WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC. -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00D003514
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:09/18/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003514
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC.
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-359-2502
Emergency Phone Num:716-226-6177/334-4222/800-424-9300
Preparer's Name:ALEXANDER A. PICCIRILLI
CAGE:EO227
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC.
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:716-359-2502
CAGE:EO227
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
CAGE:63759

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AMMONIA (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7664-41-7
RTECS #:BO0875000
Fraction by Wt: 28 - 30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM/35 STEL; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:NOT RELEVANT
ACGIH TLV:NOT RELEVANT

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 350 MG/KG. (RTECS)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS. ACUTE- POISON AND CORROSIVE. SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS TO EYES, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. HIGHLY
    TOXIC BY INHALATION OR INGESTION.  MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
    INHALATION OF AMMONIA GAS CAUSES EDEMA, SPASM AND ASPHYXIA.
    CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, SEVERE BURNS, TEARING,
    SEVERE COUGHING, BRONCHIAL SPASMS, DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE ON ANY
    EXPOSED PART OF THE BODY, PAIN
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING EYE DISORDERS, SKIN
    DISORDERS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
    TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS MATERIAL.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER, THEN WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
    EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.
    INHALED:REMOVE TO F RESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.ORAL:IF
    CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOLLOWED BY VEGETABLE OIL.
    DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF VOMITING OCCURS SPONTANEOUSLY, KEEP HEAD
    BELOW HIPS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    NIOSH-APPROVED FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. 1990
    EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE NO 60.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC GASES. AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE IS
    NON-COMBUSTIBLE AND NON-EXPLOSIVE, BUT AMMONIA VAPORS RELEASED FROM
    SOLUTION CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    RESPIRATOR. RECOVER IF POSSIBLE. NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE ACID OR
    SODIUM BISULFATE. FLUSH TO SEWER WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER, IF
    PERMITTED. OTHERWISE, ABSOR B WITH SAND. TRANSFER TO A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACETIC ACID, HCL, H2SO4, SODIUM BISULFATE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA
    AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
    KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EITHER LIQUID OR VAPORS.
    CONTAINERS SHOULD BE KEPT WELL SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE. MATERIAL MAY
    ATTACK ZN, CU, HG, SN AND THEIR ALLOYS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN. FOR LABORATORY US E ONLY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WORK IN FUME HOOD OR WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR WITH AMMONIA CANISTER, IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:USE RUBBER SPLASH APRON. SAFETY SHOWER AND
    EYEWASH FOUNTAIN SHOULD BE LOCATED NEARBY.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:78.0F,25.6C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-106F,-77C
Vapor Pres:584
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:0.896 - 0.902
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WATER WHITE LIQUID WITH STRONG PUNGENT AMMONIA ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ACROLEIN, DIMETHYL SULFATE, HALOGENS, SILVER NITRATE, SILVER
    PERMANGANATE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LIBERATES AMMONIA IF HEATED.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CAREFULLY NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM BISULFATE AND
    FLUSH TO SEWER WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER, IF PERMITTED.

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