VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC -- AMMONIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-174-6607
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:06/02/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6607
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC
Address:6100 CARILLON POINT
City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033
Country:US
Info Phone Num:206-889-3400
Emergency Phone Num:206-889-3400
CAGE:0STM5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:VOPAK USA INC
Address:6100 CARILLON POINT
Box:City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033-7357
Country:US
Phone:425-889-3400/425-889-3617
CAGE:0STM5

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:12125-02-9
RTECS #:BP4550000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) = 1650 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**TARGET-ORGANS:EYES, SKIN,
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM**  ACUTE-INHALATION OF PRODUCT DUST MAY IRRITATE
    NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS. INGESTION:LOW IN TOXICITY, CAN BE HARMFUL -
    CONSULT PHYSICIAN. MAY IRRITATE MOUTH &  G/I SYSTEM. SKIN:MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION ESPECIALLY W/PROLONGED CONTACT. EYE:MAY IRRITATE OR BURN
    EYES. CHRONIC-NONE KNOWN
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
    CARCINOGENICITY. HMIS FOUND NO LISTING & DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE
    CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS.
    INGESTION:IRRITATION OF MOUTH & G/I SYSTEM. SKIN:IRRITATION
    ESPECIALLY W/PROLONGED CONTACT. EYE:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN..

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

First Aid:INGESTION:DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OR WATER TO DILUTE THE
    MATERIAL. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
    FOR IRRITATION, INGESTION OR DISCOMFORT FROM INHALATION. SKIN:WASH
    W/PLENTY OF WA TER. EYES;FLUSH PROMPTLY W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN & GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE AS TOXIC GASES MAY BE PRESENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES AT 340C TO FORM TOXIC &
    CORROSIVE AMMONIA & HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GASES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL INTO AN EMPTY CONTAINER
    W/A COVER. FLUSH RESIDUR W/PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM ACIDS, ALKALIES, NITRITES & NITRATES. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES OR SKIN. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Other Precautions:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR FOOD OR DURG USE, UNLESS
    LABELED "FOOD GRADE" OR "NF GRADE".

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE REQUIRED, USE A RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY
    NIOSH FOR PRODUCT DUSTS, MISTS OR VAPORS, APPLICABLE.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST IF DUSTY CONDITION PREVAILS OR IF TLV IS
    EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:COTTON FOR DRY PRODUCT. IMPERVIOUS/WET
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES - NO CONTACTS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT & TROWSERS FOR ROUTINE
    PRODUCTR USE. HARD HAT OR OTHER HEAD COVERING. CONVENIENT EYE WASH
    STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=340.C, 644.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=340.C, 644.F
Spec Gravity:1.529
Solubility in Water:27%
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, WHITE CRYSTALS - ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES - AMMONIA IS RELEASED. ACIDS - HYDROGEN CHLORIDE IS RELEASED.
    HITRITES - POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNLESS HEATED - DECOMPOSES TO
    RELEASE AMMONIA & HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA & HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GASES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. IF PERMITTED BY LOCAL REGULATIONS;
    LANDFILL AS SOLID OR DISOLVE IN WATER & FLUSH TO SEWER. WASTE MAY
    HAVE TO BE DISPOSED OF BY  APPROVED CONTRACTOR. NOT A RCRA
    HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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