MaIlinekrodtprovidesthe infonnati01'l'l!l)ntainedhereiningoodfaithbut M8JIIDctrocIt IIIlIka DO...-tlldoIIs; or WlIITlUltles,either apnsI or makesnorepresentation as to its comprehensivenessor 1ICCIIrIICy. implied, of merchanIaIJ8Ity, IItDess 'or • putkuIar purpose with respect to Individualsreceivingthis informationmust exercisetheir independent the 1Df0l'llUlli0aset,orth herein or to the JII'OlIud to wbIcb the 1Df0l'1lllltl0n judgment indeterminingits appropriateness fora particular pUlpOl!e. refers. AcconIingIy, MaUiDc:knMItwill DOtbe respoIISI'bIe 'or dluDagts raaItiDg from _ of or reIbmce 11pGIlthIs lDformatloD. Emergeuey ••••one Number: 314-982-5000 MallincIaodt,Inc.,Sc:ieDCeProductsDivision.P.O.Box M,Paris,KY40361.

AMMONIUM ' SECI10N 1 Physical Data SECI10N 3 Reactivity Data PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: Appearance: White powder Stability: Odor: Odorless. Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Synonyms: Sal ammoniac; muriate : 29.7g/100g water @ O"C(32°F) Formula CAS No.: 12125"{)2-9 Boiling Point: 520"C (968°F) Hazardous Products: Involvement in a fire causes decomposition to form hydrogen Melting Point: 338°C (64O"F);Sublimes Mo)ecular Weight: 53.49 chloride and . Specific Gravity :153 : NH4C1 Vapor Density (Air = 1): 1.9 Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous Ingredients: Ammonium chloride Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 1.0 @ 16O"C(320°F) This substance does not polymerize. Evaporation Rate: No information found. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES Incompatibilities: SECI10N 2 Fire and Explm. Information Concentrated , strong bases, silver salts, , ammonium nitrate, bromine trifluoride and iodine WARNING! CAUSES IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF SWALWWED. Fire: heptafluoride. Not considered to be a fire hazard unless dacomposed to ammonia Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. and . Mixtures of about 16% to 25% (by volume) Wash thoroughly after handling. ammonia gas in air are flammable. SECfION 4 Leak/Spill Disposal Information Explosion: EMERGENCY/FIRST AID Not considered to be an explosion hazard. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Clean-up personnel may require respiratory protection from dust. Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Water In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of Spills: Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool. water for at least 15 minutes. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal. VOMmNG! Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by Special Information: mouth to an unconscious person. In all cases call a physician. In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing aOlt Disposal: Whatever cannot be saved for reclamation may be SEE SECTION 5. NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full delivered to an approved waste disposal facility. Reportable Quantity (RQ) (CWA Sec.311): 5000 lb. . DOT Hazard Class: ORM-E facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations. II I

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NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0

Effective Date: 04-06-89 Supersedes 07-16-85 AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

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Ventilation System: SECTION 5 Health Hazard Information B. FIRST AID A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local A. EXPOSURE / HEALTH EFFECfS Inhalation: exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing Inhalation: difficulty. Dust may cause irritation of the nose and throat. Thermal dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the decomposition forms toxic gases which may irritate the Ingestion: ACGIH document, "Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended respiratory tract. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give large quantities Practices", most recent edition, for details. of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious Personal Respirators: (NIOSH Approved) Ingestion: person. Call a physician immediately. Large doses may cause nausea, vomiting and acidosis. If the TL V is exceeded, a dust/mist respirator with chemical Skin Exposure: goggles may be worn, in general, up to ten times the TLV. Consult Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if respirator supplier for limitations. Alternatively, a supplied air Contact with this material may cause skin irritati9n. irritation develops. full facepiece respirator or airlined hood may be worn.

Eye Contact: Eye Exposure: Skin Protection: Contact with this material may cause redness and pain. May cause In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing. eye damage. for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where Chronic Exposure: C. TOXICITY DATA (RTECS, 1986) No information found. splashing is possible. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this material. Maintain eye wash fountain and Aggrevation of Pre-existing Conditions: Oral rat LD50 : 1650 mg/kg Irritation: Eye rabbit 500 mg/24H Severe quick-drench facilities in work area. No information found. SECTION 7 Storage and Special Information SECTION 6 Occupational Control Measures Keep in a tightly closed container. Protect from Airborne Exposure Limits: physical damage. Store in a cool,dry, ventilated area away from -OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): sources of heat, moisture and incompatibilities. 10 mg/m3 (TWA); 20 mg/m3 (STEL) Fume -ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 10 mg/m3 (TWA); 20 mg/m3 (STEL) Fume **** •• **** ••••• **** ••••••••••••••••••••••••• ** •• *** ••••••••• AMMCL