| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C1213 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
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 Chloride Laboratory Grade, Granular |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | NH”Cl |
| RTECS: | BP4550000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 12125-02-9 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Ammonium Chloride | CAS# 12125-02-9 | 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: | Decomposition products are flammable (i.e. NH3) Not considered to be an explosion hazard. |
| 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 sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Clean up in a manner as not to disperse dust into air.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool dry well ventalated area. Keep away from heat and flame. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | 338° C | Specific Gravity | 1.5
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| Boiling Point: | 520° C |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure: | 1 mm Hg @ 160° C |
Evaporation Rate: | N/A |
| Vapor Density: |
1.9 |
Evaporation Standard: |
Not Applicable |
| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
N/E |
| Appearance and Odor: |
White granular solid / no 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: None known |
Materials to Avoid:
Acids, alkalies, silver/lead salts, ammoniun nitrate |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Ammonia, Hydrogen Chloride, Nitrogen Oxides |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Conditions aggravated/Target otgans: Persons with preexisting skin, eye, or respiratory disorders may be more susceptible. Acute: Irritation and pain to skin, eyes, lungs, mucous membranes, and GI tract. Eye damage, nausea, acidosis. 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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