Material Safety Data Sheet
Revision Issued: 2/28/07 Supercedes: 12/31/2006 First Issued: 4/11/1996
Section I ?Product and Company Identification
91
PotashCorp MSDS No.:
Additive F & BF
Product Name:
N/A
ERG No.:
1101 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone (800) 241-6908 / (847) 849-4200 Flammability
Suite 500, 122 ?1st Avenue South 0
Health Reactivity
1 0
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7K7G3
Phone (800) 667-0403 from Canada
(800) 667-3930 from USA
Specific Hazard
Emergencies (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
NFPA Code
Web Site www.potashcorp.com
Health Emergencies, Contact Your Local Poison Center
Common
Formula: Synonym: Uses:
Ammonium Sulfate (NH4)2SO4 ADDF, ADDBF Industrial
Name:
Section II ?Composition / Information On Ingredients
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name CAS No. OSHA PEL TLV ?TWA STEL CEIL % by
Weight
mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3
ppm ppm ppm ppm
Ammonium Sulfate 7783-20-2 95-99
Copper, as Cu 7440-50-8 1 1 0-1
Section III ?Hazard Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Eyes and Skin: May cause eye and skin irritation
High dust concentrations of air-borne material may cause irritation of the nose and upper respiratory
Inhalation: tract with symptoms such as sore throat and coughing. Inhalation of decomposition gases can
cause irritation and corrosive effects on the respiratory system. Some lung effects may be delayed.
May cause irritation to the gastrointestrinal tract. Symptoms inlcude nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of small quantities are unlikely to cause toxic effects.
Potential Chronic Health Effects: No adverse effects are known.
CARCINOGENICITY LISTS IARC Monograph: No NTP: No OSHA: No
Section IV ?First Aid Measures
Immediately flush eyes (holding eyelids apart) with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation
Eyes:
develops or persists.
Skin: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Do not induce vomiting. Drink large amounts of water (or milk if available) to dilute stomach contents. Get medical
Ingestion:
attention immediately.
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificatical respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
Inhalation:
attention.
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Section V ?Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Autoignition Temperature:
Non-flammable Not Applicable
Lower Explosive Limit: Upper Explosive Limit:
Not Applicable Not Applicable
This product is a non-flammable inorganic salt and is not flammable however the following hazards can
occur during a fire: release of sulfur oxides and ammonia gas from thermal decomposition; the release
Unusual Fire and Explosion
of nitrogen oxide gases from the combustion of ammonia; can produce thermally sensitive mixtures with
Hazards:
potassium nitrate and potassium chlorate and can enhance the explosive properties of ammonium
nitrate.
Extinguishing Media: Chemical type foam, CO2 (Carbon Dioxide), dry chemical, water fog.
Special Firefighting Keep personnel removed from and upwind of fire. Wear full fire-fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear)
Procedures and Equipment: and respiratory protection (SCBA).
Section VI ?Accidental Release Measures
Spillage should be swept up and placed in chemical waste container to be disposed at an appropriate waste disposal
Small Spill: facility according to current applicable laws and regulations and product characteristics at time of disposal. Adequate
ventilation is required.
Contain spill and transfer the material to appropriate containers for reclamation or disposal. Dispose of material at an
Large Spill: appropriate waste disposal facility according to current applicable laws and regulations and product characteristics at
time of disposal. Adequate ventilation is required.
If spill could potentially enter any waterway, including intermittent dry creeks, contact the local authorities. If in the
U.S., contact the US COAST GUARD NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER toll free number 800-424-8802. In case of
Release Notes:
accident or road spill notify: CHEMTREC IN USA at 800-424-9300; CANUTEC in Canada at 613-996-6666
CHEMTREC in other countries at (International code)+1-703-527-3887.
See Section XIII for disposal information and Section XV for regulatory requirements. Large and small spills may
Comments: have a broad definition depending on the user's handling system. Therefore, the spill category must be defined at
the point of release by technically qualified personnel.
Section VII ?Handling and Storage
Ventilation: Use with adequate ventilation.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section VIII. Avoid excessive generation of dust and avoid
Handling:
unnecessary exposure to the atmosphere to prevent moisture pick-up.
Storage: Store in dry, well ventilated area, away from potential sources of heat and fire.
Section VIII ?Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Avoid high dust concentration and provide ventilation where necessary.
Personal Protection:
Eye Protection: Wear chemical goggles when eye contact is possible.
Wear suitable gloves when handling this product over long periods. If skin irritation occurs,
Protective Clothing:
wear long sleeves.
Wear NIOSH approved respiratory protective equipment when workplace conditions warrant
Respiratory Protection:
use of a respirator.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
safety shower.
Section IX ?Physical and Chemical Properties
This material at normal conditions is brownish-
Appearance/Color/Odor: Boiling Point: Not Available
grayish white solid crystals with no odor.
Melting Point/Range: Boiling Point Range:
>235篊 (decomposes) Not Available
Solubility in Water: Vapor Pressure (mmHg):
~70% by weight Not Available
Specific Gravity: Molecular Weight:
1.8 @ 15篊/4篊 132
Vapor Density: % Volatiles:
Not Applicable Not Applicable
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Bulk Density: Evaporation Rate:
1.8 g/mol @ 15 C Not Applicable
pH: Freezing Point:
3.9 in 1% by weight solution Not Applicable
Viscosity: Density:
Not Applicable Not Available
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Section X ?Stability and Reactivity
Stability: This product is stable under normal conditions of storage, handling and use.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
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Conditions to Avoid: Heating above 100 C
Oxygen, oxidizers such as peroxides, potassium chlorate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate,
Materials to Avoid (Incompatibles):
postassium nitrate, metal chlorates and strong bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen and sulfur oxides and ammonia gas from thermal decomposition.
Section XI ?Toxicological Information
Significant Routes of Exposure: Eyes, Skin, Respiratory System, Digestive Tract
Low toxicity based on the standard Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) ratings for
mammals
(Rat) LD50 = > 2,000 - 4,250 mg/kg bw, (Mouse): LD50 = 640
Acute Oral Toxicity:
mg/kg bw .
3
Acute Inhalation Toxicity: (Rabbit) 1-hr: LD50 > 2,200 礸/m
Toxicity to Animals: (Rat) Injected; 3-hr: MLD = 0.094 mg (NH4)2SO4-N: (Mouse)
Acute Toxicity: Other Routes:
i.p.: LD50 = 610 mg/kg bw
Acute Dermal Toxicity: (Rat, mouse) LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg bw.
(Rat) 8 months; 5 hrs/day; 5 days/wk; inhalation: Mild &
Repeated Dose Toxicity:
transient effects at 0.5 mg/m3.
Eye & Skin Irritation/Corrosion: (Rabbit) Not irritating.
Developmental Toxicity/Teratogenicity: (Chicken eggs) NOAEL > 10 mg/egg.
Bacterial Genetic Toxicity In-Vitro: Gene
(S. typhimurium) OECD 401: Negative:
Mutation:
Special Remarks on
Non-Bacterial Genetic Toxicity In-Vitro:
Toxicity to Animals: (Chinese hamster ovaries): Negative
Chromosomal Aberration:
Toxicity to Reproduction: No data available
Carcinogenicity: (Rat, hamster): Not carcinogenic
Other Effects on Humans: Exposure showed no significant effects on any pulmonary function measurements.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: No data available
Special Remarks on Other Effects on Humans: No data available
Section XII ?Ecological Information
This product can be very highly toxic to aquatic organisms based on the
EPA Ecological Toxicity
Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) acute toxicity
rating :
ratings.
(Coho salmon, rainbow trout, large mouth bass, fathead minnow, etc.) 24 -
Acute Toxicity to Fish:
96 hrs: LC50 = 90 to > 1,500 mg/L
(Rainbow trout) 12 & 35 days: LC50 = 0.26-0.68 mg un-ionized NH3/L; (Pink
Chronic Toxicity to Fish: salmon) 21, 40 & 61 days: NOEC = 1.2 mg un-ionized NH3/L; (Channel
catfish) 6 months: LOEC = 100-500 mg/L.
Acute Toxicity to Aquatic (Daphnia magna) 50-96 hr: EC50 > 433 mg/L; (Amphipod) 96-hr: LC50 = 40-
Ecotoxicity
Invertebrates: 62 mg/L; (Snails, worm) 48-96 hr: LC50 = >100-700 mg/L.
Chronic Toxicity to Aquatic
No data available
Invertebrates:
(Chlorella vulgaris) 21 days: NOEC = 250 mg N/L; (Various) 17 days:NOEC
Toxicity to Aquatic Plants:
= 50 礸 NH4-N/L.
Toxicity to Bacteria: (Photobacterium phosphoreum) Microtox: EC50 = 1.49 mg un-ionized NH3/L.
Toxicity to Soil Dwelling
No data available
Organisms:
Toxicity to Terrestrial Plants: No data available
Stability in Water: No data available
Stability in Soil: No data available
Environmental Fate:
Calculated, fugacity level III: 0.0156% to air, 44.1% to water, 55.8% to soil,
Transport and Distribution:
0.0754% to sediment.
Toxicity: No data available
Biodegradation: No data available
Degradation Products:
Photodegradation: Not a significant dissipation mechanism.
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Section XIII ?Disposal Considerations
Dispose of waste at an appropriate waste disposal facility according to applicable laws and regulations.
Product Disposal: Collect in appropriate containers. Dispose of at an appropriate waste disposal facility in accordance with
current applicable laws and regulations and product characteristics at time of disposal.
General Comments: None
Section XIV ?Transportation Information
USDOT TDG - Canada
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated Not regulated
Hazard Class:
Identification Number:
Packing Group (Technical Name):
Labeling / Placarding:
Authorized Packaging:
Notes:
Section XV ?Regulatory Information
This product has been reviewed according to the EPA Hazard Categories promulgated under Section 311
and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA title III) and is considered,
under applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
UNITED STATES: Pressure
No No No Yes No
Fire: Reactivity: Acute: Chronic:
Generating:
SARA Hazard Category:
40 CFR Part 355 - Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
40 CFR Part 370 - Hazardous Chemical Reporting: Applicable
All intentional ingredients listed on the TSCA inventory.
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of Title III (EPCRA) of
SARA Title III Information:
the Superfund amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
Percent CERCLA RQ SARA (1986) Reporting
Chemical CAS NO.
by Weight (lbs) 311 312 313
Ammonium Sulfate 7783-20-2 95-99 Yes Yes No
If this product contains components subject to substances designated as CERCLA reportable Quantity (RQ)
CERCLA/Superfund, 40 Substances, it will be designated in the above table with the RQ value in pounds. If there is a release of RQ
Substance to the environment, notification to the National response Center, Washington D.C. (1-800-424-
CFR Parts 117, 302:
8802) is required.
WHMIS Hazard Symbol and Classification: This product is not WHMIS controlled.
Ingredient Disclosure List: This product does contain ingredient(s) on this list.
CANADA:
All intentional ingredients are listed on the DSL (Domestic
Environmental Protection:
Substance List).
EINECS#: (Ammonium Sulfate) 231-984-1
California: Prop 65: This is not a chemical known to cause cancer, nor is it listed.
Section XVI ?Other Information
Health: Fire: Reactivity: Special Hazards:
1 0 0
NFPA Hazard Ratings:
0 = Insignificant 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = High 4 = Extreme
COMMENTS:
Section(s) changed
XV
since last revision:
Although the information contained is offered in good faith, SUCH INFORMATION IS EXPRESSLY GIVEN WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY (EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED) OR ANY GUARANTEE OF ITS ACCURACY OR SUFFICIENCY and is taken at the user's sole risk. User is solely responsible for determining the
suitability of use in each particular situation. PCS Sales specifically DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION,
including without limitation any recommendation which user may construe and attempt to apply which may infringe or violate valid patents, licenses, and/or
copyright.
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