MSDS Name:

Ammonium Chloride

Catalog Numbers:

0667, 0660, 0666

Synonyms:

Sal Ammoniac.

Company Identification:

Nalge Nunc International
Rochester, NY 14625

Company Phone Number:

(800) 625-4327

Emergency Phone Number:

(908) 859-2151

CHEMTREC Phone Number, US:

(800) 424-9300

CHEMTREC Phone Number, Europe:

(202) 483-7616

SAF-T-DATA™ System:

Health:  1 (slight)
Flammability:  0 (none)
Reactivity:  0 (none)
Contact:  1 (slight)

Laboratory Protective Equipment:

Goggles,  Lab Coat

US Precautionary Labeling

CAUTION!  MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.  MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
During use avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing.  Wash thoroughly after handling.  When not in use keep in tightly closed container.

International Labeling

Harmful if swallowed.  Irritating to eyes.  Do not breathe dust.  After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.

SAF-T-DATA™ Storage Color Code:

Orange (general storage)

CAS#             Chemical Name             Percent       EINECS
12125-02-9       Ammonium Chloride         99-100%       10 mg/m3
						

Boiling Point:

N/A

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):

N/A

Melting Point (at 760 mmHg):

338° C   (640° F)

Vapor Density (air=1):

N/A

Specific Gravity/Density (H2O=1):

1.53

Evaporation Rate:

N/A

Solubility(H2O):

Appreciable (>10%)

% Volatiles by Volume (21° C):

0

pH:

N/A

Physical State:

solid

Odor:

Odorless

Odor Threshold (ppm):

N/A

Appearance:

white crystals or granules

Coefficient Water/Oil Distribution:

N/A

Extinguishing Media:

Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

Autoignition Temperature:

N/A

Flash Point (Closed Cup):

N/A

NFPA 704M Rating:

1-0-0

Flammable Limits:

Lower: N/A  Upper:  N/A

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:

None Identified.

Toxic Gasses Produced:

ammonia, hydrogen chloride.

Explosion Data - Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact:

None Identified.

Explosion Data - Sensitivity to Static Discharge:

None Identified.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.

Threshold Limit Value (TLV/TWA):

10mg/m3

Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL):

20mg/m3

Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):

10mg/m3

Toxicity of Components:

Oral Rat LD50 for Ammonium Chloride:  1650 mg/kg
Intraperitoneal Mouse LD50 for Ammonium Chloride:  485 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity:  NTP:  No 
IARC: No 
Z List: No
OSHA Reg:  No

Carcinogenicity:

None identified

Reproductive Effects:

None identified

Effects of Overexposure:

Inhalation:  Irritation of upper respiratory tract
Skin Contact:  Irritation, prolonged contact may cause dermatitis
Eye Contact:  Irritation
Skin Absorption:  None identified
Ingestion:  Nausea, vomiting, irritation and burns to mouth and stomach
Chronic Effects:  None identified

Target Organs: 

None identified

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:

None identified

Primary Routes of Entry:

Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, eye contact

Emergency and First Aid Procedures:  

Ingestion:
If swallowed and the person is conscious, immediately give large amounts of water.  Get medical attention.

Inhalation:
If a person breathes in large amounts, move the exposed person to fresh air.

Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 min.

Eye Contact:
In case of eye contact, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

SARA/Title III Hazard Categories and Lists

Acute:      Chronic:      Flammability:        Pressure:        Reactivity:
Yes         Yes           No                   No               No

Extremely Hazardous Substance:  No

CERCLA Hazardous Substance:  Yes - Contains Ammonium Chloride (RQ = 5000 lbs)

SARA 313 Toxic Chemicals:  No

TSCA Inventory:  Yes

							 

Chemical Stability:

Stable.

Conditions to Avoid:

Moisture, heat.

Incompatibilities with Other Materials

Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, most common metals, bromine triflouride and trichloride, silver and silver compounds

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Ammonia, hydrogen chloride.

Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur.

Steps to be Taken in the Event of a Spill or Discharge:

Wear suitable protective clothing.  Carefully sweep up and remove.

Disposal Procedure:

Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Ventilation: 

Use general or local exhaust ventilation to meet TLV requirements.

SAF-T-DATA™ Storage Color Code:

Orange (general storage)

Storage Requirements:

Keep container tightly closed.  Suitable for any general chemical storage area.  Isolate from incompatible materials.

Domestic (D.O.T.):

  Proper Shipping Name: Chemicals, n.o.s. (Non-regulated)
Reportable Quantity:  5000 lbs.

International  (I.M.O.)

Proper Shipping Name:  Chemicals, n.o.s. (Non-regulated)
Marine Pollutants:  No

Air (I.C.A.O.)

Proper Shipping Name:  Chemicals, n.o.s. (Non-regulated)
US Customs Harmonization Number: 28271000005

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