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OFI TESTING EQUIPMENT, INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Name: AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION (10% - 35% NH3)
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE CONCENTRATED SOLUTION
Trade Name:
212-00
OFI Part No.
Ammonium hydroxide soluitons; ammonia aqueous; ammonia solutions
Chemical Family:
NH4OH:H2O
Formula:
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
Manufacturer:
1006 West 34th Street
Houston, TX 77018 U.S.A.
(713) 880-9885
In Case of Emergency Spills,
In the USA, call INFOTRAC at 1-800-535-5053 day or night
Leaks, Fire, Exposure or
Outside the USA, call collect, (352) 323-3500
Accident:
SECTION II - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS #: CHEMICAL NAME
Ammonium Hydroxide 21.0 to 72.0% (10 to 35% ammonia)
1336-21-6
Water 28-79%
7732-18-5
SECTION III - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Poison! Danger! Corrosive. May be fatal if swallowed or inhaled. Mist and vapor cause burns to
every area of contact.
Inhalation: Vapors and mists cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Higher concentrations can cause burns,
pulmonary edema and death. Brief exposure to 5000 ppm can be fatal.
Ingestion: Toxic! May cause corrosion to the esophagus and stomach with perforation and peritonitis.
Symptoms may include pain in the mouth, chest, and abdomen, with coughing, vomiting and
collapse. Ingestion of as little as 3 to 4 ml may be fatal.
Skin: Causes irritation and burns to the skin.
Eye Contact: Vapors cause irritation. Splashes cause severe pain, eye damage, and permanent
Blindness.
Repeated exposure may cause damage to tissues of the mucous membranes, upper respiratory
Chronic Exposure:
tract, eyes and skin.
Persons with pre-existing eye disorders or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible
Aggravated by Exposure:
to the effects of this material.
SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting! Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Call a physician, immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper
Eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Autoignition Temperature: 1204 0F (651 0C), Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: lel-16, uel-
Fire:
25.
Explosion: Flammable Vapors may Accumulate in Confined Spaces.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means Suitable for Extinguishing Surrounding Fire. Use Water Spray to Blanket Fire,
Cool Fire Exposed Containers, and to Flush Non-Ignited Spills or Vapors away from Fire.
Special Information: In the Event of Fire, Wear Full Protective Clothing and NIOSH-Approved Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus with Full Facepiece Operated in the Pressure Demand or Other Positive
Pressure Mode.
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SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate Area of Leak or Spill. Keep Unnecessary and Unprotected People away from Area of
of Spill. Wear Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as Specified in Section 8. Contain and
Recover Liquid when Possible. Do Not Flush Caustic Residues to the Sewer. Residues from
Spills can be Diluted with Water, Neutralized with Dilute Acid such as Acetic, Hydrochloric
or Sulfuric. Absorb Neutralized Caustic Residue on Clay, Vermiculite or other Inert Substance
and Package in a Suitable Container for Disposal. US Regulations (CERCLA) require Reporting
Spills and Releases to Soil, Water and Air in Excess of Reportable Quantities.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep in Tightly Closed Container, Stored in a Cool, Dry, Ventilated Area. Protect Against
Physical Damage. Separate from Incompatibilities. Store below 77 0F (25 0C). Protect from Direct
Sunlight. Containers of this Material May be Hazardous when Empty Since they Retain Product
Residues (Vapors, Liquid).
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation System: A System of Local and/or General Exhaust is Recommended to Keep Employee Exposures
Below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local Exhaust Ventilation is Generally Preferred Because
it can Control the Emissions of the Contaminant at its Source, Preventing Dispersion of it into
the General Work Area.
Airborne Exposure Limits: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 50 ppm NH3 (STEL), ACGIH Threshold Limit Value
(TLV): 25 ppm NH3 (TWA) 35 ppm (STEL).
Personal Respirators: If the Exposure Limit is Exceeded, a Full-Facepiece Respirator with an Ammonia/Methylamine
(NIOSH APPROVED) Cartridge may be Worn up to 50 times the Exposure Limit or the Maximum use Concentration
Specified by the Appropriate Regulatory Agency or Respirator Supplier, Whichever is Lowest.
For Emergencies or Instances where the Exposure Levels are not Known, use a Full-Facepiece
Positive-Pressure, Air Supplied Respirator.
Skin Protection: Wear Impervious Protective Clothing, Including Boots, Gloves, Lab Coat, Apron or Coveralls, as
Appropriate, to Prevent Skin Contact. Neoprene and Nitrile Rubber are Recommended.
Use Chemical Safety Goggles and/or Full Face Shield where Splashing is Possible. Maintain
Eye Protection:
Eye Wash Fountain and Quick-Drench Facilities in Work Area.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear Colorless Liquid / Ammonia Odor
Appearance / Odor:
Infinitely Soluble
Solubility:
0.9 (28% NH4OH)
Specific Gravity:
11.6
pH:
No Information Found.
% Volatiles by Vol.:
-98 0 F (-72 0C)
Melting Point:
ca. 97 0 F (36 0C)
Boiling Point:
0.60 NH3
Vapor Density (Air=1):
115 @ 68 0F (20 0C)
Vapor Pressure (mmHg):
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General Reactivity: Stable Under Ordinary Conditions of Use and Storage.
Hazardous Decomposition: Burning may Produce Ammonia, Nitrogen Oxides.
Incompatibilities: Acids, Acrolein, Dimethyl Sulfate, Halogens, Silver Nitrate, Propylene Oxide, Nitromethane,
Silver Oxide, Silver Permanganate, Oleum, Beta-Propiolactone. Most Common Metals.
Will Not Occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Carcinogenic References: IARC Category- None, NTP Carcinogen - Known: No
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate: This Material is Not Expected to Significantly Bioaccumulate.
Environmental Toxicity: This material is expected to be very toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour values for fish are
less than 1 mg/l. The EC50/48-hour values for daphnia are less than 1 mg/l.
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SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and
approved waste facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit
one or more characteristics of a hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine
specific disposal requirements. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the
waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and
local requirements.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name: AMMONIA, SOLUTIONS (WITH 10 - 35% AMMONIA)
Hazard Class: 8
Identification No.: UN2672, Packing Group III
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
Chemical Inventory Status ?br>
----------------------------------------- ---- --- ----- ---------
Part 1:
Ammonium Hydroxide (1336-21-6) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes
--Canada--
Chemical Inventory Status ?br>
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
Part 2: ------------------------------------------- ----- --- ---- -----
Ammonium Hydroxide (1336-21-6) Yes Yes No Yes
Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes No Yes
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Federal, State & International Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
Regulations ?Part 1: ---------------------------------- --- ----- ---- --------------
Ammonium Hydroxide (1336-21-6) No No No No
Water (7732-18-5) No No No No
Federal, State & International -RCRA- -TSCA-
Regulations ?Part 2: Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Ammonium Hydroxide (1336-21-6) 1000 No No
Water (7732-18-5) No No No
Chemical Weapons
Convention: No
TSCA 12 (b): No
CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No Reactivity: No (Mixture / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2P
Poison Schedule: S6
SECTION XI - IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
NFPA Rating: HEALTH-3, FLAMMABILITY-1, REACTIVITY-0
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based upon data believed to be reliable and reflects our best
professional judgment. Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this
document, we extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained therein and assume no responsibility regarding the
suitability of this information for the user's intended purpose or for the consequence of its use.
Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for his/her
particular purpose(s).
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