SIGMA-ALDRICH
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Printed: 03/18/2005
Date Updated: 04/11/2004
Version 1.5
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name AMMONIUM CHLORIDE SOLID
Product Number A4514
Brand SIGMA
Company Sigma-Aldrich
Street Address 3050 Spruce Street
City, State, Zip, Country SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US
Technical Phone: 314 771 5765
Emergency Phone: 414 273 3850 Ext. 5996
Fax: 800 325 5052
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12125-02-9 No
Formula NH4Cl
Synonyms Amchlor * Ammoneric * Ammoniumchlorid (German) *
Ammonium chloride (ACGIH) * Ammonium muriate *
Chlorid amonny (Czech) * Darammon * Sal ammonia *
Sal ammoniac * Salammonite * Salmiac
RTECS Number: BP4550000
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful.
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
HMIS RATING
HEALTH: 2
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 1
NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 2
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 1
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician.
INHALATION EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
DERMAL EXPOSURE
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious
amounts of water.
EYE EXPOSURE
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT
N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMP
N/A
FLAMMABILITY
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Noncombustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate to
surrounding fire conditions.
FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and
heavy rubber gloves.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid
raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
User Exposure: Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Hygroscopic.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory: Government approved respirator.
Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye: Chemical safety goggles.
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GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.
EXPOSURE LIMITS, RTECS
Country Source Type Value
USA OEL TWA 10 MG/M3
USA NIOSH TWA 10 MG/M3
STEL 20 MG/M3
EXPOSURE LIMITS
Country Source Type Value
Poland NDS 10 MG/M3
Poland NDSCh 20 MG/M3
Poland NDSP -
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Solid
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
Molecular Weight 53.49 AMU
pH 4.5 - 5.5 20 藲C Concentration: 50
g/l
BP/BP Range N/A
MP/MP Range 340 藲C
Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure 1 mmHg 160.4 藲C
Vapor Density 1.9 g/l
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
SG/Density 1 g/cm3
Bulk Density 500 kg/l
Odor Threshold N/A
Volatile% N/A
VOC Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Viscosity N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Flash Point N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Refractive Index N/A
Optical Rotation N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility Solubility in Water:Soluble.
N/A = not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture.
Materials to Avoid: Strong acids, Strong bases, Strong oxidizing
agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
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Hazardous Decomposition Products: Ammonia, Hydrogen chloride gas.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: Causes severe eye irritation.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material is irritating to
mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and
toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
TOXICITY DATA
Oral
Infant
2000 mg/kg
LDLO
Remarks: Cardiac:Other changes.
Oral
Rat
1650 mg/kg
LD50
Intramuscular
Rat
30 MG/KG
LD50
Oral
Mouse
1300 mg/kg
LD50
Intraperitoneal
Mouse
485 MG/KG
LD50
Intravenous
Mouse
358 MG/KG
LD50
Remarks: Behavioral:Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold.
Behavioral:Coma. Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Respiratory
stimulation.
IRRITATION DATA
Eyes
Rabbit
500 mg
24H
Remarks: Mild irritation effect
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Eyes
Rabbit
100 mg
Remarks: Severe irritation effect
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - MUTAGEN
Species: Hamster
Dose: 400 MG/L
Cell Type: fibroblast
Mutation test: Cytogenetic analysis
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible
solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous
substances, solid, n.o.s.
UN#: 3077
Class: 9
Packing Group: Packing Group III
Hazard Label: Class 9
PIH: Not PIH
IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous
substance, solid, n.o.s
IATA UN Number: 3077
Hazard Class: 9
Packing Group: III
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EU DIRECTIVES CLASSIFICATION
Symbol of Danger: Xn
Indication of Danger: Harmful.
R: 22 36
Risk Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.
S: 22
Safety Statements: Do not breathe dust.
US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT
Indication of Danger: Harmful.
Risk Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory
system and skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Statements: Do not breathe dust. In case of contact with
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. Wear suitable protective clothing.
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UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA LISTED: No
TSCA INVENTORY ITEM: Yes
CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the CPR.
DSL: Yes
NDSL: No
Section 16 - Other Information
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc.,
shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice
or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
Copyright 2005 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited
paper copies for internal use only.
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