MALLINCKRODT INC -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-00-753-4784
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:12/08/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-753-4784
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:37940
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Phone:314-539-1600
CAGE:37940

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 58%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 42%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50:350 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CORROSIVE! INHALATION CAN CAUSE
    COUGHING, CHOKING, & INFLAMATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    SWALLOWING CAN CAUSE BURNS TO MOUTH & GI TRACT. EYE/SKIN: LIQUID
    CONTACT CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, CORNE AL SCARS & GLAUCOMA DAMAGE,
    DEEP ULCERS& DISCOLOR SKIN OR SKIN BURNS WITH VESICATION. CHRONIC:
    NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:CORROSIVE! VAPORS CAN CAUSE
    COUGHING, CHOKING, & INFLAMATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    INGESTION: CORROSIVE! CAN CAUSE BURNS TO MOUTH & GI TRACT. MAY
    ERODE TEETH. LARGE QUANTITY MAY CAUSE D EATH. EYE/SKIN:CORROSIVE!
    CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, DAMAGE,DEEP ULCERS & DISCOLOR SKIN. SPLASH
    CAUSES SEVERE DAMAGE TO EYE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING EYE
    DISORDERS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
    TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS MATERIAL.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.FLUSH WITH WATER.CALL A
    PHYSICIAN FOR BURNS/IRRITATION. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR &
    RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH RUNNING
    WATER FOR  AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
    2-3 GLASSES OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY REPORT TO A DOCTOR & POISON
    CONTROL CENTER.

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

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1204F
Lower Limits:16
Upper Limits:27
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE
    WATER SPRAY TO BLANKET FIRE, COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS, FLUSH
    SPILL..
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE & EVACUATE AREA.USE PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHG & RESP PROTCTION FROM VAPORS.CONTAIN & RECOVER LIQ WHEN
    POSSIBLE. SPILLS MAY BE ABSORBD WITH INERT MATERIAL & COLLECTD FOR
    DISPOSAL IN RCRA FACLTY;NEUTR ALIZE SPILL W/DIL HCL/H2SO4 &
    DISCHARGETO SEWER
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE HYDROCHLORIC ACID/SULFURIC ACID

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS AT
    COOL, DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.PROTECT
    FM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDL
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/FUME/MIST. USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. KEEP CONTAINRS CLOSED. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR
    ON CLOTHING; THIS IS CLASSIFIED AS POISON UNDR THE FED CAUSTIC
    POISON ACT; CLOSE  CAP AFTER USE. NEVER TRY TO SMELL NH3.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV EXCEEDED, ADUST/MIST RESPIRATOR WITH
    CHEMICAL GOGGLES MAY BE WORN,IN GENERAL UP TO TEN TIMES THE TLV.
    ALTERNATELY,A SUPPLIED AIR FULL PIECE RESPIRATOR OR AIRLINED HOOD
    MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED.LOCAL
    EXHAUST IS GENERALLY PREFERRED TO MAINTN EMMISSION BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,INCLUDNG BOOTS,
    GLOVES,LAB COAT,APRON OR COVERALL TO PROTECT SKIN,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATIO
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICE.KEEP AREA CLEAN.WASH THOROGHLY AFTER EACH USE OR
    HANDLING.AVOID CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=36.C, 96.1F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-72.C, -97.6F
Vapor Pres:115
Vapor Density:0.60
Spec Gravity:0.9
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS SOLUTION; AMMONIA ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,ACROLEIN,DIMETHYL SULFATE,HALOGENS,SILVER NITRATE,PROPYLENE
    OXIDE,NITROMETHANE,SILVER OXIDES,SILVER PERMANGANATE..
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE AND
    STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, AMMONIA WHEN
    HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE NEUTRALIZED SPILL/WASTE LIQ TO SEWERS.
    REGULATIONS FOR PH,AMMONIA CONTENT AND SALTS FOR EFFLUENTS MUST BE
    CONSIDERED.DISPOSE OF THE ABOSRBED SPILL IN AN RCRA APPROVED
    FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLI ANCE W/LOCAL,FED & STATE
    REGS;CWA/CERCLARQ:1000LB

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