FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO., CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING DIV. -- AMMONIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00N008544
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N008544
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO., CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING DIV.
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:12125-02-9
RTECS #:BP4550000
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3/20 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING
    OF FUMES. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES & SKIN.

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

First Aid:IF INHALED,REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION,PREFERABLY MOUTH TO MOUTH. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMED FLUSH EYES OR SKIN
    W/PLENTY OF W ATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.IF INGEST,CALLPHYS 

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    GEAR .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED
    (AMMONIA,HYDROGEN CHLORIDE).

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST ACCEPTABLE,GENERAL MECHANICAL PREFERABLE
Protective Gloves:NONE (MFR)
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT:SUBLIMES 340C,644F. DATE OF PREP:5/19/80.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:968F,520C
Spec Gravity:1.5
Solubility in Water:30%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT W/CAUSTIC WILL LIBERATE AMMONIA.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CAN EMIT AMMONIA&HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
    FUMES WHEN HEAT TO DECOMP

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY W/ALL
    LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED & LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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