MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 09/05/00
AMMONIA SOLUTION, 2% Replaces: None
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY Printed: 15/05/00
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Ammonium Solution, 2%
Product Code(s): 97-2157, 97-2101
Size: 250 ml
Chemical Name: Ammonium Hydroxide Solution
CAS Number: 1336-21-6
Formula: NH4OH
Synonyms: Ammonia Aqueous, Aqua Ammonia
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principle Hazardous Components: Ammonium Hydroxide (CAS# 1336-21-6) 2%
TLV and PEL units: As NH3 ACGIH-TLV 25ppm (TWA) 35ppm
OSHA-PEL 50ppm (TWA)
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Irritant. May cause burns. May be harmful if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering eyelids
occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical attention
if irritation persists.
Ingestion - If swallowed, if conscious, give plenty of water. Immediately call a
physician or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult; give
artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep person warm, quiet,
and get medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point (Method Used): Liquid not flammable.
NFPA Rating: Health: 2
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 1
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Extinguisher Media:
Use dry chemical, CO2, or appropriate foam.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: NH3 gas: LEL 16% UEL: 25%
Autoignition Temperature: NH3 gas: 1204F
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH-approved self-
contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Dangerous fire hazard; emits irritating fumes
and liquid can inflict burns.
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Ventilate area of spill. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Remove all non-
essential personnel from area. Clean-up personnel should wear proper
protective equipment and clothing. Absorb material with suitable absorbant
and containerize for disposal.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Store tightly closed in a well-
ventilated area away from sources of ignition and separate from oxidizers and
acids.
Other Precautions: Do not breathe vapor.
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type):
A NIOSH/MSHA chemical cartridge respirator should be worn if PEL or TLV is
exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Preferred
Mechanical(General): Acceptable
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash-proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab coat, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: 35.06
Melting Point: Approximately -77C
Boiling Point: Releases NH3
Vapor Pressure: 755 at 26.7C(total)
Vapor Density(Air=1): 0.596 NH3 at 15.6C
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): 0.897
Percent Volatile by Volume: 100%
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AMMONIA SOLUTION, 2% Replaces: None
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY Printed: 15/05/00
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): < 1
Solubility in Water: Miscible
Appearance and Odor: Colorless liquid with a distinct, pungent odor.
10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Heating produces toxic, irritating and corrosive ammonia gas.
Incompatibility(Materials to Avoid): Acids, oxidizers, Acrolein, Dimethyl Sulfate,
Halogens, Silver Compounds, Sodium Hydroxide, Copper, Iron, Calcium.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NH3, NOx
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICITY DATA
Toxicity Data: NH3: ihl-hmn LClo: 5000ppm/5M
orl-rat LD50: 350mg/kg
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: NH3: Mutation data cited. Not listed as causing cancer by IARC,
NTP, or OSHA.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Respiratory conditions
Target Organs: Respiratory and digestive systems
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: D002
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State
and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Ammonium Solutions, 8, UN2672, III Labels Required: Corrosive
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute
SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs. 261.33
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Ammonium Solution No No No 1000 No
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AMMONIA SOLUTION, 2% Replaces: None
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16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a
compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us. Carolina
Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of
this information to a particular application of the substance covered in the
Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must carefully assess the applicability
of any information contained herein in regards to the particular use to which the
employer puts the material.
Glossary
ACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number..Chemical Services Abstract Number
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
N/A.........Not Available
NTP.........National Toxicology Program
OSHA........Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL.........Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm.........parts per million
RCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV.........Threshold Limit Value
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act
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