ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS, R-0370  -- 6810-00N059587
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS, R-0370
MSDS Date:08/08/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N059587
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC
Address:3 LINCOLN BLVD
City:ROUSES POINT
State:NY
ZIP:12979
Country:US
Info Phone Num:518-297-4444
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:AMANDA SEYMOUR
CAGE:4A444
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC
Address:3 LINCOLN BLVD
Box:City:ROUSES POINT
State:NY
ZIP:12979
Country:US
Phone:518-297-4444
CAGE:4A444

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: <40%W/V
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM MFR
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL RAT) 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:EYES:MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS &
    LOSS OF VISION. CAUSES IRRITATION. LACRYMATOR. SKIN:CAUSES SEVERE
    BURNS, IRRITATION. DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF MUCOUS MEMBRANE. MAY BE
    FATAL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED, O R ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. INHAL:MAY
    CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT INFLAMMATION. MAY CAUSE DELAYED LUNG
    INJURY.(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:INGESTION:CAUSES GASTROINTESTINAL
    IRRITATION. ABDOMINAL PAIN. CHRONIC:THE CHRONIC TOXICITY OF THIS
    SUBSTANCE HAS NOT BEEN FULLY INVESTIGATED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE:WASH W/COPIOUS QTYS OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CALL MD.
    SKIN:WASH W/COPIOUS QTYS OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. REMOVE
    CONTAMD CLTHG. CALL MD. INHAL:REMOVE PATIENTS TO FRESH AIR. ADMIN
    APPROVED OX YGEN SUPPLY IF BREATHING IS DIFF. ADMINARTF RESP/CPR IF
    BRTHG HAS CEASED. CALL MD. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. IF SWALLOWED
    GIVE LRG QTY OF H*2O TO DILUTE. CALL MD. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    (SUPDAT)

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO
    SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC VAPOURS
    GIVEN OFF. BOIL OVER MAY OCCUR WHEN PRODUCT REACHES BOILING POINT
    OF WATER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN A
    CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. EVACUATE AND VENTILATE THE AREA.
    WASH SPILL SITE AFTER PICK-UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPAT MATLS.
    KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:STORE IN STRONG GLASS, PLASTIC OR RUBBER STOPPERED
    BOTTLES NOT COMPLETELY FILLED. FUMES FORM WHEN AMMONIA WATER IS
    BROUGHT NEAR VOLATILE ACIDS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON
    CLOTHING. AVOID PROLO NGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN VAPOR CONC
    BELOW 25 PPM. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVD CHEMICAL CARTIDGE RESPIRATOR
    IF VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN VAPOR CONC BELOW 25 PPM.
    USE OF A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . APRON OR CLOTHING TO PROTECT SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WELL AFTER USE. DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING AND
    FOOD CONSUMPTION WHILE HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:SULFATE, HALOGENS, (AU + AQUA REGIA), OLEUM,
    B-PROPIOLACTONE, PROPYLENE OXIDE, AGNO*3, AG*2O, (AG*2O+C*2H*5OH),
    AGMNO*4. FIRST AID PROC: MOUTH TO AN UNCOUNSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; INTENSE, PUNGENT SUFFOCATING
    ODOR; ACRID TASTE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, COPPER, MERCURY, ALUMINUM, TIN, IRON, ACROLEIN, NITROMETHANE,
    ACRYLIC ACID, CHLOROSULFONIC ACID, DIMETHYL(SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NH*3 AND NO*X WHEN HEATED TO
    DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS .

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