MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
AdvantEdge Starter
1. Product And Company Identification
Supplier Manufacturer
Micronutrients Micronutrients
1550 Research Way 1550 Research Way
Indianapolis, IN 46231 Indianapolis, IN 46231
Company Contact: Ted Moore Company Contact: Ted Moore
Telephone Number: (317) 486-5880 Telephone Number: (317) 486-5880
Web Site: www.micronutrients.net Web Site: www.micronutrients.net
Supplier Emergency Contacts & Phone Number Manufacturer Emergency Contacts & Phone Number
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Micronutrients: (317) 486-5880 Micronutrients: (317) 486-5880
Issue Date: 06/26/2007
Product Name: AdvantEdge Starter
Chemical Family: Ammoniacal Metal Chloride Salt
MSDS Number: 449
Product Identification Text
This Material Safety Data Sheet covers the following products:
AdvantEdge Starter
AdvantEdge TF Starter
2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Percent Of
Name Number Total Weight
Ammonium Carbonate 506-87-6 1-4
Ammonium Chloride 12125-02-9 2-6
Ammonium Hydroxide 1336-21-6 3-8
Cupric Chloride (syn. Copper (II) Chloride) 7447-39-4 20 - 35
Water 7732-18-5
Ingredients are those present at 1% or greater, or at 0.1% or greater if listed as potential carcinogens by OSHA, IARC,
or NTP. Proprietary ingredients are available in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200.
NOTE: Cupric Chloride is present in the mixture as copper tetraamine dichloride (a copper chloride solution).
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Corrosive alkaline solution that may cause burns to any area of contact. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in
prolonged contact with skin. Use this product in contained or closed systems to prevent generation of and
exposure to, Ammonia gas.
3. Hazards Identification
Primary Routes(s) Of Entry
Skin contact, ingestion, and inhalation.
Eye Hazards
This product is strongly irritating to the eyes. Direct eye contact may cause discoloring, blurred vision, and severe
tissue damage leading to temporary or permanent injury, including blindness.
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3. Hazards Identification - Continued
Skin Hazards
Causes irritation and burns to the skin.
Ingestion Hazards
Causes excessive salivation, nausea, vomiting, and corrosive burning of the gastrointestinal tract, including
perforation. Lesser effects include sore throat, vomiting, metallic taste, hemorrhagic gastritis, and diarrhea.
Inhalation Hazards
Corrosive, overexposure causes burning, irritation and destruction of the mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, sneezing, mucous
production, and sinus congestion. Other indications of overexposure are headache, nausea, vomiting, low-grade
fever, and shortness of breath.
4. First Aid Measures
Eye
Immediately irrigate eyes with flowing water continuously for a minimum of 15 minutes while holding eyes open
and washing beneath eyelids. Contacts must be removed before or during flushing. Speed in rinsing eyes after
contact is essential to prevent serious injury. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Skin
Immediately flood affected skin area with water (safety shower is preferable) and remove clothing. Wash skin
vigorously with flowing water and soap for at least 15 minutes. Continue washing in serious cases until medical
help arrives, even for an hour or longer. Clothing should be discarded or washed before reuse. Obtain
immediate medical attention.
Ingestion
If victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse mouthy with water and give large volumes of water to drink. If
spontaneous vomiting occurs, have affected person lean forward with head down to avoid breathing in of vomitus.
Rinse mouth again and give more water to drink. Vomiting may need to be induced but should directed by a
physician or poison control center. DO NOT have unqualified personnel induce vomiting. Obtain medical
attention immediately.
Inhalation
Remove affected person from area to fresh air and provide oxygen if breathing is difficult. Give artificial
respiration ONLY if breathing has stopped and give CPR ONLY if there is no breathing and no pulse. Obtain
immediate medical attention.
Note To Physician
Treat patient symptomatically. Gastric lavage may be preferable to inducing vomiting due to corrosive effects of
Ammonium Hydroxide. Dilution with milk or water may help. Endoscopic evaluation of the patient may be
warranted.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: None 掳F
Autoignition Point: None 掳F
Flammability Class: Non-flammable
Lower Explosive Limit: 15% (Ammonia vapor in air)
Upper Explosive Limit: 28% (Ammonia vapor in air)
Fire And Explosion Hazards
Flammable vapors may be given off when exposed to heat, especially in closed containers. Vapors may form an
explosive mixture with air.
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5. Fire Fighting Measures - Continued
Extinguishing Media
Suitable for surrounding fire - dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or foam.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Avoid breathing vapors and keep upwind of fire. Move container from area of fire if safely possible. Firefighters
should use NIOSH-approved self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure full-face piece
and wear impervious protective clothing.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Dike spills with sand or inert solid and place into drums or other containers that can be sealed. Very small spills may be
flushed with large quantities of water and diluted. Keep unauthorized personnel away from the area..
DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND, OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER. All disposal methods
must be in compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and Provincial laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in
different locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the
waste generator.
7. Handling And Storage
Handling Precautions
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wear proper protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection. Wash
thoroughly after handling this product. Avoid breathing vapor or mist by using proper respiratory protective
equipment.
Storage Precautions
This product should be stored in a cool, well ventilated, and dry location, isolated and protected from any physical
damage, heat, or direct sunlight which may cause the product to partially decompose. Keep from freezing. Do
not apply heat to thaw. If frozen, allow the product to thaw at room temperature and mix in drum before using.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls
Ventilate the work area to avoid vapor and mist problems. Local exhaust is necessary if employees will be
exposed to airborne levels that exceed the OSHA exposure limits. Refer to documents such as "Industrial
Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices" by ACGIH.
Eye/Face Protection
Wear appropriate eye protection such as safety glasses and face shield or splash goggles.
Skin Protection
Use chemical resistant gloves made of suitable material to prevent skin contact. Chemical resistant clothing is
recommended. It should be impervious to splash and penetration by this product.
Respiratory Protection
A NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator is necessary if a worker may be exposed to airborne contaminant levels
exceeding the exposure limits given. Air purifying respirators must not be worn when there is insufficient oxygen
in the workplace. It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that the proper respiratory protection is used and
that the worker is properly trained in the use and maintenance of respirators.
Other/General Protection
Safety showers with quick opening valves which stay open, and eye wash fountains, or other means of washing
the eyes with a gentle flow of cool tepid tap water, should be readily available in all areas where this material is
handled or stored.
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8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection - Continued
Ingredient(s) - Exposure Limits
Ammonium Carbonate
OSHA PEL: Not established for this material.
Ammonium Chloride
OSHA PEL: Not established for this material.
ACGIH TLV (Fumes): 10 mg/m3 (8 hr TWA), 20 mg/m3 (STEL).
Ammonium Hydroxide
OSHA PEL: 50 ppm (8 hr TWA for NH3)
AGCIH TLV: 25 ppm (8 hr TWA for NH3), 35 ppm (15 min STEL for NH3)
Cupric Chloride (syn. Copper (II) Chloride)
OSHA PEL: 1 mg (Cu) /m3 (8 hr TWA)
ACGIH TLV: 1 mg (Cu) /m3 (8 hr TWA)
NIOSH: 100 mg (Cu) /m3 (IDLH)
9. Physical And Chemical Properties
Appearance
Clear, deep blue liquid.
Odor
Distinctive odor of Ammonia.
Chemical Type: Mixture
Physical State: Liquid
Boiling Point: >212 掳F
Specific Gravity: 1.08 - 1.26
Vapor Pressure: 20 - 28 mm Hg
Vapor Density: <1
pH Factor: 8.0 - 9.0
Solubility: Soluble in water
Product components crystallize from solution when the temperature falls below 45 F.
10. Stability And Reactivity
Stability: Stable at room temperature.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions To Avoid (Stability)
Do not heat Ammonium Hydroxide solutions. Avoid direct sunlight. Protect from freezing. Use in a closed and
contained system with proper ventilation.
Incompatible Materials
Highly reactive with metals and metal compounds. Avoid strong acids, oxidizing agents, halogens, nitrites, and
other nitrosating agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Nitrogen oxides, copper oxides, and Ammonia vapor. Ammonia vapors are emitted when liquid is exposed to air
in an open vessel or by spraying.
11. Toxicological Information
Eye Effects
Significant potential for corrosive burns to the entire eye. Blindness may result.
Skin Effects
Acute exposure may cause redness and burning of the skin.
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11. Toxicological Information - Continued
Skin Effects - Continued
Chronic exposure to this product may cause skin rashes, pain, and discoloration of the skin. Repeated exposure
may lead to allergic contact dermatitis.
Acute Oral Effects
Ingestion of large amounts of copper salts may be toxic. This product is a liquid solution; however, for reference
only, the oral toxicity (rat) of solid crystalline Cupric Chloride, CuCl2, expressed as the LD50, is 140 mg/kg.
Ammonium Hydroxide causes excessive salivation, nausea, vomiting, and corrosive burning of the
gastrointestinal tract, including perforation. Lesser effects include sore throat, vomiting, and diarrhea. The oral
LD50 (rat) for Ammonium Hydroxide is 350 mg/kg. The oral LD50 (rat) for Ammonium Chloride is 1,650 mg/kg.
Acute Inhalation Effects
Corrosive, overexposure causes burning, irritation, and destruction of the mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, sneezing, mucous
production, and sinus congestion. Other indications of overexposure are headache, nausea, vomiting, and
shortness of breath. Exposure to high concentrations of Ammonia (>5,000 ppm) can be life threatening, causing
severe damage to the respiratory tract and resulting in bronchitis, chemical pneumonitis, and pulmonary edema,
which can be fatal.
Subchronic (Target Organ Effects)
For Ammonium Hydroxide, target organs are the respiratory system, kidney, liver, and eyes. For Cupric Chloride,
target organs include the eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, and kidneys.
Chronic/Carcinogenicity
Chronic Inhalation Effects: Repeated exposure may result in permanent damage to the the upper respiratory
tract, particularly the lungs. The LC50 (rat, 1 hour) for Ammonia is 7,338 ppm.
Carcinogenicity / Mutagenicity: Ammonium Hydroxide, Chloride, and Carbonate have no known or suspected
carcinogenic activity.
Neurotoxicity
The neurotoxic effects of this product are not known.
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicological Information
The ecological toxicity of this product is not fully known. Due care should be taken to prevent uncontrolled
releases of this product into surface water, soil, ground water, or air.
13. Disposal Considerations
Material that cannot be used or chemically reprocessed and empty containers should be disposed in accordance with all
applicable regulations. Product containers should be thoroughly emptied before disposal. Generators of waste material
are required, and are solely responsible to evaluate all waste for compliance with RCRA and any local disposal
procedures and regulations. State and local regulations may be more stringent than federal regulations.
14. Transport Information
Proper Shipping Name
Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Ammonium Hydroxide, Copper Chloride Solution)
Hazard Class
8 (Corrosive) PG II
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14. Transport Information - Continued
DOT Identification Number
UN3266
DOT Shipping Label
Class 8 (Corrosive)
Packaging Exceptions
173.154
Packaging Requirements
173.202, 173.242
Additional Shipping Paper Description
RQ (Reportable Quantity) notation may be required (Cupric Chloride = 10 pounds, Ammonium Hydroxide RQ =
1,000 pounds, Ammonium Chloride RQ = 5,000 pounds)
"Marine Pollutant" notation may be required (see 49 CFR 171.4, 172.101 Appendix A, and 172.203.
DOT Emergency Response Guidebook Guide Number 154.
Except when transported by vessel, non-bulk packaging and bulk packaging may be exempt from "Marine Pollutant"
markings (See 49 CFR 171.4 and 172.322).
15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Regulatory Information
TSCA: This product has been reported to the EPA Office of Toxic Substances in accordance with the
requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( 40 CFR 710 ).
EPCRA: The following ingredients of this product are subject to reporting under SARA Title III, Section 313:
Ammonia
Cupric Chloride (as copper compounds)
For individual state requirements, check with appropriate state agencies.
SARA Acute Health Hazard determination based on Ammonia, Ammonium Hydroxide, Ammonium Chloride, and
Cupric Chloride. SARA Chronic Health Hazard determination based on Ammonia.
SARA Hazard Classes
Acute Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
SARA Title III - Section 313 Supplier Notification
This product contains the following toxic chemicals that are subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of
the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372.
Cupric Chloride (syn. Copper (II) Chloride) (7447-39-4) 20 - 35 %
This information must be included on all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for this material.
Ingredient(s) - U.S. Regulatory Information
Ammonium Hydroxide
OSHA Process Safety Management - 1910.119 App A Hazardous Chemical
SARA - Acute Health Hazard
Cupric Chloride (syn. Copper (II) Chloride)
SARA Title III - Section 313 Form "R"/TRI Reportable Chemical
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15. Regulatory Information - Continued
Ingredient(s) - U.S. Regulatory Information - Continued
SARA - Acute Health Hazard
Other International Regulations
For regulatory requirements outside of the United States of America, check with the appropriate regulatory
agencies.
NFPA HMIS
HEALTH 3
1
FLAMMABILITY 1
3 0
REACTIVITY 0
H,X
PERSONAL PROTECTION
16. Other Information
Precautionary Label
WARNING: Corrosive Material
Revision/Preparer Information
MSDS Preparer: Douglas A. Lozier
MSDS Preparer Phone Number: 317-872-6010
Reference Documentation
Information based on Material Safety Data Sheets for similar materials and MSDSs for individual components on
file at Micronutrients.
Disclaimer
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 purposes or for the consequences
of its use. Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for their particular
purpose(s).
Micronutrients
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