| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C1210 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 1 |
| Reactivity | 1 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Ammonium Carbonate (~30% Ammonia) Laboratory Grade, Lump |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | (NH”)’CO“ |
| RTECS: | BP1925000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 506-87-6 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Ammonium Carbonate (~30% Ammonia) | CAS# 506-87-6 | 100% | W/W | None Established |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconcious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | None Known. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Remove all ignition sources. Ventalate area of leak or spill. May require protection from inhalation of dust. Clean up in a manner that does not disperse dust into air.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:Ammonia cartridge or self contained
Other Protective Equipment:
Use safe laboratory handling procedures.
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | 60° C (volatizes) | Specific Gravity | information not available
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| Boiling Point: | information not available |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | 100% |
| Vapor Pressure: | N/A |
Evaporation Rate: | N/A |
| Vapor Density: |
N/A |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
N/E |
| Appearance and Odor: |
White lumps or powder / ammonia odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
N/E |
| Flash Point: |
information not available |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
N/E |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Heat, moisture, air (decomposes to biocarbonate) |
Materials to Avoid:
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Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Ammonia, oxides of nitrogen and carbon. |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Conditions aggravated/Target organs: None known. Acute: Irritation and pain to skin, eyes, lungs, mucous membranes, and GI tract. Irritation is caused primarily by the release of ammonia vapor resulting in coughing, tightness in chest, cyanosis. Chronic: None known. |
| DOT Classification: Not Regulated |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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