MSDS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
P.O. Box 329 - 802 Washington Avenue Chestertown, MD 21620 - USA
TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410 778-3100
24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER (CHEM-TEL): USA, Canada, Puerto Rico 800-255-3924;
Outside North American Continent 813-248-0585 (call Collect)
1. Product Identification Manufactured By: LaMotte Company
Product Code: 7826 802 Washington Avenue
Product Description: Ammonium Hydroxide Solution Chestertown, MD 21620
2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Hazard CAS#/Name
TLV
% PEL
1336-21-6 16v/v 50 ppm as NH3 25 ppm as NH3
Yes
Ammonium Hydroxide (<5% w/w as ammonia)
No 7732-18-5 to 100%
Water
3. Hazards Overview
Primary Route Of Entry: Ingestion Inhalation Skin
Vapors and liquid cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory system. Harmful if swallowed.
HMIS Hazard
Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1= Slight, 0 = Least
Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 1
Carcinogenicity: None
Other Health Related Comments:
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Product Code: 7826 Product Description: Ammonium Hydroxide Solution
4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes while removing affected clothing. Rinse skin thoroughly.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Drink plenty of water. Consult physician.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point (Method Used): LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
N/A
Water spray
Extinguishing Media:
Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Closed containers exposed to heat may explode
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
6. Accidental Release Measures
Carefully neutralize with dilute hydrochloric acid. Mop up and flush down drain with excess water.
7. Handling & Storage
Store in cool, dry, storage area away from incompatible materials.
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Product Code: 7826 Product Description: Ammonium Hydroxide Solution
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Ventilation
Mechanical
Protection When Handling
Gloves Eye Protection Lab Coat
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid inhalation of vapor and contact with skin.
Work/Hygenic Practices:
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Clear Colorless Liquid 0.6(Air=1)
Appearance: Vapor Density:
Soluble ca. 500 @20degC
Solubility In Water: Vapor Pressure:
Pungent, ammonia <100 deg C
Odor: Boiling Point:
13 N/A
pH: Melting Point:
10. Stability & Reactivity
Yes
Stable:
Heat, light
Conditions To Avoid:
Metals, chlorine, bleaches, acids
Incompatibility (Materials To Avoid):
Ammonia, NOx
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
11. Toxicological Information
orl rat LD50: 350 mg/kg for ammonium hydroxide
Skin Respiratory System Eyes Lungs
Target Organs:
Pre-Existing Conditions Aggravated By Exposure: Respiratory conditions
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Product Code: 7826 Product Description: Ammonium Hydroxide Solution
12. Ecological Information
Information Not Yet Available
13. Disposal Considerations
Flush down drain with excess water. Dispose according to federal, state and local regulations.
QRLabel53
14. Transportation Information
Not Regulated For Transport
15. Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status
USA Europe --- Canada ---
TSCA EC
Hazard Ingredient DSL NDSL Australia Japan
Yes 1336-21-6 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Ammonium Hydroxide
No 7732-18-5 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Distilled Water
Federal, State, & International Regulations
--- SARA 302 --- --------- SARA 313 ---------
RCRA TSCA
Listed
Ingredient RQ TPQ Chemical Category CERCLA 261.33 8(D)
1336-21-6 No No No No 1000 No No
Ammonium Hydroxide
7732-18-5 No No No No No No No
Distilled Water
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Product Code: 7826 Product Description: Ammonium Hydroxide Solution
--- SARA 311/312 --- -------- Australia -------
Hazchem Poison This MSDS Is
Hazard Categories
WHMIS Compliant
Acute Chronic Fire Pressure Reactivity Code Schedule
Ingredient
1336-21-6 Yes Yes No No No 2P S6
Ammonium Hydroxide
7732-18-5 No No No No No None Allocated None Allocated
Distilled Water
Yes No No No No None Allocated None Allocated Yes
product
7826
as a whole
16. Other Information
Store tightly closed, away from heat, sunlight, acids, metals, bleaches
Prepared By: IP, Regulatory Affairs Department
Revised: 6/21/2003
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MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
PO Box 329 鈥? 802 Washington Avenue 鈥? Chestertown, MD 21620 鈥? USA
Telephone Number For Information 410-778-3100
24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL) : USA, Canada, Puerto Rico 800-255-3924;
Outside North American continent: 813-248-0585 (call collect)
1. Product Identification Manufactured By: LaMotte Company
7827 802 Washington Avenue
Product Code:
Potassium Ferricyanide
Product Description: Chestertown, MD 21620
Solution
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Name CAS # % OSHA ACGIH
PEL TLV
Yes Potassium Ferricyanide 13746-66-2 2 N/E N/E
No Water to 100% 7732-18-5 98
3. Hazards Overview
Primary Route of Entry: Ingestion Skin
May be harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin.
HMIS Hazard: (Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least)
Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Carcinogenicity: None
Other Health Related Comments:
4. First Aid Measures
Flush with water for 15 minutes.
Eye Contact:
Flush skin with water. Wash with soap and water.
Skin Contact:
Drink plenty of water. Consult a physician.
Ingestion:
N/A
Inhalation:
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: N/A LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Fire Rating
Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A
Hazardous Combustion and/or Decomposition Products:
May emit cyanide fumes in the presence of acid and high heat.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: At very high temperatures and in the presence of acids potassium ferricyanide
may emit toxic cyanide fumes.
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Product Code: 7827 Product Description: Potassium Ferricyanide
Solution
6. Accidental Release Measures
Mop up with paper towels. Dispose as per Sec. 16
7. Handling & Storage
Store in cool, ventilated area away from incompatibles. Protect from light.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Ventilation
Use with adequate ventilation.
Protection When Handling
Gloves Eye Protection Lab Coat
Work/Hygienic Practices: Wash after handling.
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear Yellow Liquid Boiling Point: ca. 100 degC
Melting Point: Unknown
pH: 7
Odor: None Vapor Density: <1(Air=1)
Solubility in Water: Soluble Vapor Pressure: <17 @ 20 deg C
10. Stability & Reactivity
Yes
Stable:
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, light
Materials to Avoid: Strong acids, ammonia, oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May emit cyanide fumes in the presence of acid and high heat.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LDLo: 1600 mg/kg (for potassium ferricyanide solid). Investigated as a mutagen.
Target Organs: Information not available.
12. Ecological Information
Information not Available
13. Disposal Considerations
Small quantity: Wash down drain with excess water. Large quantity: Hold for disposal as hazardous waste.
Dispose according to federal, state and local regulations.
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Product Code: 7827 Product Description: Potassium Ferricyanide
Solution
14. Transport Information
Not regulated for transport
15. Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status
USA Europe ---Canada--- Australia Japan
Ingredient TSCA EC DSL NDSL
Potassium Ferricyanide Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Water to 100%
Federal, State, & International Regulations
---SARA 302--- - -------- SARA 313 --------- RCRA TSCA
Ingredient RQ TPQ Listed Chemical Category CERCLA 261.33 8(D)
Potassium Ferricyanide No No No No No No No
Water to 100%
----------- Australia -----------
------ SARA 311/312 ------ Hazchem Poison This MSDS is
Ingredient Hazard Categories Code Schedule WHMIS Compliant
Potassium Ferricyanide Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No None None Allocated
Pressure: No Reactivity: No Allocated
(Pure/Solid)
Water to 100%
Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No None None Allocated Yes
For product #7827 liquid
Pressure: No Reactivity: No Allocated
mixture, taken as a whole
16. Other Information
Store out of light.
Prepared By: IP
Revised: 5/24/2005
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