MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- AMMONIUM CHLORIDE,3384 -- 6810-00-222-9680 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE,3384
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9680
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
Preparer's Name:NOT KNOWN
CAGE:62910
=== 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
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:12125-02-9
RTECS #:BP4550000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3/20 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 1650 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
    NOSE & THROAT. THERMAL DECOMPOSITION FORMS TOXIC GASES THAT CAN
    IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE
    NAUSEA, VOMITING & ACIDOSIS. HARMFUL  IF SWALLOWED. SKIN CONTACT
    MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE REDNESS & PAIN. MAY
    CAUSE EYE DAMAGE. CHRONIC-UNK
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRITATION AND PAIN, SKIN IRRITATION,
    RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:FLUSH WITH
    RUNNING WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
    ORAL:DO  NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF
    WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
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 FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE HAZARD UNLESS
    DECOMPOSED TO AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN CHLORIDE. MIXTURE OF ABOUT 16%
    TO 25% (BY VOLUME) AMMONIA GAS IN AIR ARE FLAMMABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATROY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SWEEP UP
    AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET
    SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID  DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER. KEEP IN A
    COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT, MOISTURE AND
    INCOMPATIBILITIES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT RAISE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
    AVOID BREATHING DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
    LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR DUST
    RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
    EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
    APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT OR DRINK IN WORK PLACE. DO NOT WEAR
    CONTACT LENSES WHILE WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=520.C, 968.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=337.8C, 640.F
Vapor Pres:1 @ 320F
Vapor Density:1.9
Spec Gravity:1.53
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:29.7 % @ 32F (0C)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER; ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS & BASES, SILVER SALTS, POTASSIUM CHLORATE, AMMONIUM
    NITRATE, BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE & IODINE HEPTAFLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
    AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND AMMONIA

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. REPORTABLE
    QUANTITY (RQ): 5000 LBS. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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