FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO., CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING DIV. -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-00N008543
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N008543
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO., CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:VAPOR IRRITATING TO SKIN,EYES & MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE.

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

First Aid:INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER,DILUTED VINEGAR
    OR ORANGE JUICE (MFR). CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING,GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION . SKIN&EYE
    S:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.CALL PHYSICIAN

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE GEAR >
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF AMMONIA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE W/DILUTE ACETIC ACID (MFR). SOAK UP
    NEUTRALIZED LIQUID W/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NATURE OF HAZARD:CORROSIVE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL SUFFICIENT TO KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT:-69.2C (-93F). DATE OF PREP:8/18/81.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Vapor Pres:570
Vapor Density:1.2
Spec Gravity:0.90
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1 (ETHER)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID W/A PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
IODINE,STRONG ACID,SILVER CMPD,MERCURY CMPD,DIMETHYL SULFATE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF AMMONIA.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY W/ALL
    LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED & LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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