SCIENCE KIT & BOREAL LABORATORIES -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION -- 6810-00-222-9643 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:01/12/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9643
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT & BOREAL LABORATORIES
Address:777 EAST PARK DRIVE
City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6784
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-874-6020 FAX: 716-874-9572
Emergency Phone Num:800-828-7777
Preparer's Name:ALEXANDER PICCIRILLI
CAGE:57020
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT INC
Address:777 E PARK DR
Box:City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6708
Country:US
Phone:716-874-6020
CAGE:57020

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIA (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA) (DISSOLVED IN WATER TO FORM
    AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE)
CAS:7664-41-7
RTECS #:BO0875000
Fraction by Wt: 29%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM/35 STEL; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 71%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 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:CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO
    EYES, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES; HIGHLY TOXIC BY ORAL AND
    INHALATION ROUTES. INHALATION OF AMMONIA GAS CAUSES EDEMA, SPASM,
    AND ASPHYXIA. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED B Y MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-EDEMA, SPASM, ASPHIXIA. EYES-PAIN,
    BURNING, TEARS. SKIN-BURNS, REDNESS, PAIN. INGESTED-PAIN, BURNS TO
    MOUTH & THROAT, STOAMCH PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN-FLOOD WITH WATER, THEN WASH WITH VINEGAR. EYES-FLUSH
    WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BRETAHING IF
    REQUIRED. GET M EDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE LOTS
    OF WATER. FOLLOW WITH FRUIT JUICE AND VEGATABLE OIL. GET PROMPT
    MEDICAL ATTENION.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:16
Upper Limits:25
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED,EMITS TOXIC FUMES.AMMONIUM
    HYDROXIDE IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE & NON-EXPLOSIVE;BUT AMMONIA VAPORS
    RELEASED FROM SOLUTION CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEARING PROTECTIVE EQUIPENT, CAREFULLY
    NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM BISULFATE AND FLUSH TO SEWER WITH COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. NOTE: DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE
    SUBJECT TO LOCAL, STATE AND/OR F EDERAL REGULATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BISULFATE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
    ACIDS AND ACID FUMES OR OXIDIZING AGENTS. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING. FOR LABORATORY
    USE ONLY. NOT FOR FOOD, DRUG OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
    AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:GOGGLES, FACESHIELD, LAB COAT, APRON,
    VENTILATION HOOD, EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-107F,-77C
Vapor Pres:584 MM HG
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:0.896-0.902
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WATER, WHITE LIQUID; STRONG PUNGENT AMMONIA ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ACROLEIN, DIMETHYL SULFATE, HALOGENS, SILVER NITRATE, SILVER
    PERMANGANATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:WHEN HEATED, EMITS TOXIC FUMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WEARING PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, CAREFULLY
    NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM BISULFATE AND FLUSH TO SEWER WITH COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
    TO LOCAL, STAE AND/OR F EDERAL REGULATIONS.

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