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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Aqua Ammonia
Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information
Product Identifier 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... Aqua ammonia
Product Use 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Manufacture of rayon, rubber, fertilizers; refrigeration; photography;
pharmaceuticals; lubricants; various industrial processes.
Supplier Name鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?. ClearTech Industries Inc.
2302 Hanselman Avenue
Saskatoon, SK. Canada
S7L 5Z3
Prepared By................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥?.. ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department
Phone: (306)664-2522
Preparation Date.........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?... May 1, 2006
24-Hour Emergency Phone鈥︹?︹?︹??... 306-664-2522
Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients....鈥︹?︹?︹??.... Ammonium Hydroxide 15-29%
CAS Number...................鈥︹??.鈥︹??.....Ammonium Hydroxide 1336-21-6
Synonym (s)...................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??...Ammonia aqueous, ammonia solution, ammonia monohydrate, ammonia
water, ammonium hydrate, aqua ammonia, aqueous ammonia.
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Section 03 - Hazard Identification
Inhalation...................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Ammonia gas released from ammonium hydroxide solutions is a severe
respiratory tract irritant. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe
irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or
shortness of breath. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory
irritation.
Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹??.鈥?.... Ammonium hydroxide is extremely corrosive and is capable of causing
severe burns with deep ulceration, blisters and permanent scarring.
Eye Contact................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Ammonium hydroxide is extremely corrosive and is capable of causing
severe burns with deep ulceration and permanent scarring. Damage can
range from severe irritation and mild scarring to blistering, disintegration,
ulceration, severe scarring, clouding of the cornea and possible blindness.
Ingestion.....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Will cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. If ingested, vomiting,
diarrhea, collapse and death can result.
Exposure Limits鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... ACGIH/TLV-TWA: 25ppm (8 hrs)
ACGIH/TLV-STEL: 35ppm (8 hrs)
Section 04 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If breathing
is difficult, oxygen may be beneficial if administered by trained personnel,
preferably on a doctor's advice. DO NOT allow victim to move about
unnecessarily. Symptoms of pulmonary edema can be delayed up to 48
hours after exposure. Immediately transport victim to an emergency care
facility.
Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹?︹?︹??.. Avoid direct contact with this chemical. Wear chemical protective clothing,
if necessary. As quickly as possible, remove contaminated clothing,
shoes, leather goods (e.g. watchbands, belts). Flush contaminated area
with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 60 minutes. DO NOT
interrupt flushing. If necessary, keep the emergency vehicle waiting.
Transport victim to an emergency care facility immediately. Discard
contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods.
Eye Contact..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Flush immediately with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold
eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Ingestion......................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. NEVER give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly losing consciousness,
is unconscious or convulsing. Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with
water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Have victim drink 240-300mL of water
to dilute material in the stomach. If milk is available, it may be
administered after the water has been given. If vomiting occurs naturally,
repeat administration of water. Quickly transport victim to an emergency
care facility.
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Additional Information.....鈥︹?︹?︹??... Provide general supportive measures (comfort, warmth, rest). Consult a
doctor and/or the nearest Poison Control Centre for all exposures except
minor instances of inhalation contact.
Section 05 - Fire Fighting
Conditions of Flammability鈥︹?︹??.... Not flammable under normal conditions, may be combustible at high
temperatures.
Means of Extinction........鈥︹?︹?︹??..... If ammonia vapours or gas is burning, use dry chemical powder or
carbon dioxide for small fires and water spray, fog or foam for large fires.
Otherwise, use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire
conditions.
Flash Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Not available
Auto-ignition Temperature鈥︹?︹?︹??. 651oC (ammonia gas)
Upper Flammable Limit 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Not available
Lower Flammable Limit...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?... Not available
Hazardous Combustible Products... Ammonia gas decomposes into hydrogen and nitrogen at about 450-
500oC. It has also been reported that the main products of combustion in
air (at/or above 780oC) are nitrogen and water, with small amounts of
nitrogen dioxide and ammonium nitrate.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures..... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing.
Explosion Hazards鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Concentrated solutions of ammonia give flammable vapors when the
solution is between certain temperatures. Above 49掳C, no flammable
vapors are produced by ammonia solutions of any concentration.
Ammonia gas is generally not considered a serious fire or explosion
hazard because ammonia-air mixtures are difficult to ignite and a
relatively high concentration of the gas is required. However, a large and
intense energy source may cause ignition and/or an explosion,
particularly in a confined space. Containers may rupture violently due to
overpressurization if exposed to fire or excessive heat for a sufficient
period of time. This rupture may release flammable and toxic gases.
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Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures
Leak / Spill................鈥?.鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??... Small:
Cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Collect
material and place it into covered plastic containers for later disposal.
Flush area with water.
Large:
Prevent liquid from entering sewers or waterways. Dike with inert material
(sand, earth, etc.). Stop or reduce leak if safe to do so. Consider in site
neutralization and disposal. Comply with Federal, Provincial/State and
local regulations on reporting releases.
Deactivating Materials...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?... If necessary, neutralize residue with dilute solution of acetic acid.
Section 07 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures.......鈥︹?︹?︹??... Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not ingest. Do not breathe
vapor or mist. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact of spilled material and
runoff with soil and surface waterways.
Storage Requirements......鈥︹??...鈥?.. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight. Do not
store below ground level or in confined spaces. Storage area should be
clearly identified, clear of obstruction and accessible only to trained and
authorized personnel. Keep storage area separate from work areas. Post
warning signs. Inspect periodically for damage or leaks. Store away from
incompatible materials such chlorine or copper. Always store in original
labeled container, or in the type of container recommended by the
manufacturer/supplier. Protect the label and keep it visible. Keep
containers tightly closed when not in use and when empty. Protect from
damage. Store empty containers separately. Empty containers may
contain hazardous residues.
Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls
Protective Equipment
Eyes.鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹?︹??... Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at
all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn;
they may contribute to severe eye injury.
Respiratory鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Concentrations up to 250 ppm, chemical cartridge respirator with cartridge
(s) to protect against ammonia; or supplied-air respirator. Up to 300 ppm,
SAR operated in a continuous-flow mode; or powered air-purifying
respirator with cartridge(s) to protect against ammonia; or full-facepiece
chemical cartridge respirator with cartridge(s) to protect against
ammonia; or gas mask with canister to protect against ammonia; or full-
facepiece SCBA; or full-facepiece SAR.
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Gloves鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (butyl rubber, neoprene
or nitrile rubber ) should be worn at all times. Wash contaminated
clothing with soap and water, dry thoroughly before reuse.
Clothing鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹??.... Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing with soap and water, dry
thoroughly before reuse.
Footwear鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Impervious boots of chemically resistant material should be worn at all
times
Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements鈥︹?︹??...... Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel
enclosure and control of process conditions should be provided. Supply
sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems.
Due to the high potential hazard associated with ammonium hydroxide,
stringent control measures such as enclosure or isolation may be
necessary for large-scale handling operations. For large-scale handling
operations, use non-sparking, corrosion-resistant ventilation systems,
approved explosion-proof equipment and intrinsically safe electrical
systems in areas of use.
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Emergency shower and eyewash should be in close proximity.
Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State.......鈥︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹??.... Liquid
Odor and Appearance鈥?..鈥︹?︹?︹??.... Clear, colourless liquid with a highly irritating odour
Odor Threshold....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??............ 0.043 to 5 ppm
Specific Gravity (Water=1)鈥︹?︹?︹??.. 0.895
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20C)鈥?.鈥?.. 475mm Hg
Vapor Density (Air=1)..鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... 0.618 at 15oC
Evaporation Rate........鈥︹??..鈥︹??.鈥?.. Not available
Boiling Point...............鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?..... 27.2掳C
Freeze/Melting Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... -72.4掳C
pH............................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.. 13 at 10%
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient.... Not available
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Bulk Density..............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?... Not available
% Volatiles by Volume鈥︹?︹??..鈥︹??... Not available
Solubility in Water...鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Miscible in water
Molecular Formula......鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... NH4OH
Molecular Weight........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..... 35.05
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability.................鈥︹?︹?︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??. Normally stable. Ammonia gas may be given off under normal
conditions.
Incompatibility..............鈥︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹??.. Oxidizing agents, heavy metals and their salts (e.g. silver, gold, lead,
mercury or zinc, especially halide salts), halogens, acids and calcium
may form shock-sensitive compounds that may explode when dry.
Hazardous Products of Decomposition.. Ammonia and oxides of nitrogen.
Polymerization...........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹??.鈥?. Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Irritancy.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?. Severe irritant
Sensitization........鈥︹??.......鈥︹?︹?︹??. Numerous animal studies confirm that the respiratory system can be
severely affected following inhalation exposures to ammonia.
Chronic/Acute Effects鈥︹??...鈥︹?︹??.. Acute:
Very corrosive to eyes, skin, mouth and throat when in contact. Highly
irritating to lungs due to inhalation.
Chronic:
Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye
irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to
spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent
attacks of bronchial infection. People repeatedly exposed to ammonia
may develop a tolerance (or acclimatization) to the irritating effects after a
few weeks. Tolerance means that higher levels of exposure are required
to produce effects earlier seen at lower concentrations. Owing to its
corrosive nature, repeated or prolonged skin contact would be expected to
cause drying, cracking, and inflammation of the skin (dermatitis).
Synergistic Materials...鈥︹??....鈥︹??... Not available
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Animal Toxicity Data......鈥?..鈥︹?︹??... LC50(inhalation, rat, 4 hrs)= 3670ppm
LD50(oral, rat)= 350mg/kg
LCLo(inhalation, human)= 5000ppm
Carcinogenicity......鈥︹??......鈥︹?︹??... Not considered to be carcinogenic as per IARC, NTP, OSHA, and ACGIH.
Reproductive Toxicity..鈥?...鈥︹?︹??... Not available
Teratogenicity..........鈥?.....鈥︹?︹?︹??... Not available
Mutagenicity...........鈥︹??.....鈥︹?︹?︹??. Insufficient details are available to evaluate a report of mutagenicity in live
animals (chromosomal changes in rats exposed to 28 ppm for 16 weeks).
In two studies using bacteria, ammonium hydroxide produced
weak/doubtful results or produced positive results, but only at
concentrations that caused significant cell death making the results
unreliable. In general, chemicals with a high pH, like ammonium
hydroxide, have caused mutagenic effects in bacteria, but only at
concentrations that are toxic to the cells.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish Toxicity..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??... LC50(48 hrs, Bluegill Sunfish)= 0.024-0.093mg/L
LC50(96 hrs, Fathead Minnow)= 8.2mg/L
Biodegradability.............鈥︹?︹??.鈥?.... Products of biodegradation (nitrogen oxides) are more toxic than original
product.
Environmental Effects鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Ammonia is toxic to fish and other wildlife. Avoid spills and/or release into
water sources.
Section 13 - Disposal Consideration
Waste Disposal...........鈥?...鈥︹?︹?︹??...Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations
including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
TDG Classification
Class鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥?.... 8
Group...............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.......鈥︹??... III
PIN Number.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹??.... UN 2672
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment.
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification.......鈥︹?︹?︹??....D1, E
NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS
CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.
Section 16 - Other Information
Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the
health hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions
required in an individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe
work environment. The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate.
However, since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of
results, and assume no liability for damages incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of
the user to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations
Corporate Head Office: 2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z3
Phone: 306-664-2522
Fax: 306-665-6216
www.ClearTech.ca
Location Address Postal Code Phone Number Fax Number
Richmond, B.C. 12431 Horseshoe Way V7A 4X6 604-272-4000 604-272-4596
Calgary, AB. 5516E - 40th St. S.E. T2C 2A1 403-279-1096 403-236-0989
Edmonton, AB. 11750 - 180th Street T5S 1N7 780-452-6000 780-452-4600
Saskatoon, SK. 2302 Hanselman Avenue S7L 5Z3 306-933-0177 306-933-3282
Regina, SK. 555 Henderson Drive S42 5X2 306-721-7737 306-721-8611
Winnipeg, MB. 340 Saulteaux Crescent R3J 3T2 204-987-9777 204-987-9770
Mississauga, ON. 7480 Bath Road L4T 1L2 905-612-0566 905-612-0575
24 Hour Emergency Number - All Locations - 306-664-2522
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