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AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE REAG
Common Name:
WHMIS Classification Personal Protective Equipment
E - Corrosive D1B - Toxic Chemical Protective Hand Protection Apron Cartridge Respirator
Monogoggles
and/or faceshield Neoprene, Nitrile, Rubber With boots as required
First Aid Requirements: IF IRRITATION PERSISTS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult trained personnel may give oxygen. If
the heart has stopped, trained personnel should begin CPR immediately. Seek medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately after flushing.
Skin Contact Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Seek
medical attention.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth if person is unconscious or convulsing. If vomiting occurs, keep head below
hips to prevent aspiration. Seek medical attention immediately.
Handling and Storage Requirements:
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources and direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed. Protect from damage. Do
not store in basements. Empty containers may be hazardous. Avoid inhalation and contact.
TDG Requirements:
Shipping Name Hazard Class 8
AMMONIA SOLUTION
UN Number UN2672
Packing Group III
Class 8
Departments
Laboratory Maintenance Stores Warehouse
Emergency Response:
Contact H & S Leader at Extension 253, or Environmental Co-ordinator at Extension 301.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
LA2205
Ammonium Hydroxide Reag
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Id: LA2205
Product Name: Ammonium Hydroxide Reag
Synonyms: Ammonium hydroxide solutions, ammonia aqueous, ammonia solutions.
Chemical Family: None Known
Application: Fertilizer. Neutralizing agent. Household cleaner.
Distributed By:
Univar Canada Ltd.
9800 Van Horne Way
Richmond, BC
V6X 1W5
Prepared By: The Safety, Health and Environment Department of Univar Canada Ltd.
Preparation date of MSDS: 10/22/2004
Telephone number of preparer: 1-866-686-4827
24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number (CHEMTREC): (800) 424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Ingredients Percentage LD50s and LC50s Route & Species:
(W/W)
Ammonium Hydroxide 10-35 Oral LD50 (Rat) 350 mg/kg
1336-21-6
NON-HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Ingredients Percentage LD50s and LC50s Route & Species:
(W/W)
Water Balance Not available.
7732-18-5
Notes: No additional remark.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Eye Contact: Liquid, vapor, or mist causes irritation, experienced as stinging, excess blinking and tear production, with
excess redness of the conjunctiva. Corrosive to eye tissue and may cause severe damage and blindness.
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Skin Contact: Corrosive. Direct contact may cause severe irritation and / or burns with symptoms of redness, itching,
swelling and possible destruction of tissue. High levels of airborne ammonia gas dissolve in moisture on the skin, forming
corrosive ammonium hydroxide. Direct contact with liquiefied gas can cause frostbite and corrosive burns. Symptoms of
mild frostbite include numbness, prickling and itching in the affected area. Symptoms of more severe frostbite include a
burning sensation and stiffness of the affected area. The skin may become waxy white or yellow. Blistering, tissue death
and gangrene may also develop in severe cases. Corrosive burns of the skin have resulted from direct contact with a jet
of liquefied ammonia. Permanent scarring of the skin may result.
Inhalation: Corrosive! Inhalation of ammonia gas can cause irritation and inflammation of the respiratory system resulting
in hoardeness and tightness of the throat, laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchopneumonia and pulmonary edema.Productive
cough with blood stained sputum may develop. Airway obstruction and diminished diffusion capacity and impaired ciliary
function may result from exposure. Chronic lung disease or residual dysfunction is possible if overexposure has caused
lower airway injury. Brief exposure to 5000 ppm can be fatal.
Ingestion: Corrosive! May cause severe pain in the mouth, chest and abdomen, leading to cough, vomiting and collapse.
Gastric or esophageal perforation may occur and lung irritation or edema may occur as a delayed effect. Ingestion of a
little as 3 - 4 mL may be fatal.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: In case of contact, or suspected contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and get medical attention immediately after flushing.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, get immediate
medical attention.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek
immediate medical attention. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into
the lungs.
Notes to Physician: Treatment based on sound judgment of physician and individual reactions of patient.Pulmonary
edema may be delayed. Injury may be more severe than would be indicated on early presentation.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: None.
Flash Point Method: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: 651 掳C / 1204 掳F
Flammable Limits in Air (%): Lower: 16 Upper: 25
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. Use water spray to cool fire exposed
surfaces.
Special Exposure Hazards: Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. During a fire, oxides of nitrogen may be produced.
The vapors may explode at high temperatures if brought in contact with an ignition source. Flammable vapours may
accumulate in confined spaces.
Hazardous Decomposition Materials (under fire conditions): Ammonia. Oxides of nitrogen.
Special Protective Equipment: Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing, including self-contained breathing
equipment.
NFPA RATINGS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE: HEALTH 3, FLAMMABILITY 0, REACTIVITY 1
HMIS RATINGS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE: HEALTH 3, FLAMMABILITY 0 , REACTIVITY 1
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautionary Measures: Wear appropriate protective equipment.
Environmental Precautionary Measures: Prevent entry into sewers or streams, dike if needed. Consult local authorities.
Procedure for Clean Up: Ventilate area. Isolate hazard area and restrict access. Prevent from spreading or entering
drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth, or other appropriate barriers. 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.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Protect material from direct sunlight. Corrosive! The material will
attack copper, tin, zinc, and their alloys; some forms of rubber, plastics and coatings. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. Handle and open containers with care. Protect against physical damage. Do not store in
basement locations. Empty containers may contain hazardous product residues.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Keep away from direct sunlight.
Place away from incompatible materials. Store at ambient temperature. Store in accordance with good industrial practices.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne
levels below recommended exposure limits.
Respiratory Protection: If exposure exceeds occupational exposure limits, use an appropriate NIOSH-approved
respirator. NIOSH / MSHA approved full face air purifying respirator equipped with ammonia cartridges for concentrations
up to 250 ppm NH3. An air-supplied respirator if concentrations are higher or unknown. Warning: Air purifying respirators
do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Gloves: Rubber gloves. Neoprene gloves. Nitrile gloves.
Skin Protection: Skin contact should be prevented through the use of suitable protective clothing, gloves and footwear,
selected for conditions of use and exposure potential. Consideration must be given both to durability as well as permeation
resistance.
Eyes: Chemical goggles; also wear a face shield if splashing hazard exists.
Other Personal Protection Data: Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
location.
Ingredients Exposure Limit - ACGIH Exposure Limit - OSHA Immediately Dangerous
to Life or Health - IDLH
Water Not available. Not available. Not Available.
Ammonium Hydroxide 25 ppm TLV-TWA Not available. Not Available.
35 ppm STEL
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Colourless
Odor: Ammonia odour
pH 13.8 (29% solution)
Specific Gravity: 0.90
Boiling Point: 36 掳C / 97 掳F
Freezing/Melting Point: -72 掳C / -98 掳F
Vapor Pressure: 115 mm Hg @ 20 掳C (10% solution)
Vapor Density: 0.6 (Ammonia)
% Volatile by Volume: Not Available.
Evaporation Rate: Not Available.
Solubility: Completely soluble.
VOCs: Not Available.
Viscosity: Not Available.
Molecular Weight: 35.05
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Adding Sodium Hydroxide to this material and or heating will volatize Ammonis gas.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers. Strong acids. Halogens. Mineral acids. Contact with copper. Zinc. Tin. Aluminum
and alloys. Acrolein. Iodine. Bromine. Ammonia has potentially explosive or violent reactions with interhalogens, strong
oxidizers, Nitric Acid, Fluorine, Nitrogen oxide. Ammonia forms sensitive explosive mixtures with air and hydrocarbons,
Ethanol, and Silver Nitrate, Chlorine. Explosive products are formed by the reaction of ammonia with Silver Chloride, Silver
Oxide, Bromine, Iodine, Gold, Mercury, Tellurium Halides. Ammonia is incompatible or has potentially hazardous reactions
with Silver, Acetaldehyde, Acrolein, Boron, Halogens, Perchlorate, Chloric Acid, Chlorine Monoxide, Chlorides, Nitrogen
Tetroxide, Tin, Sulphur.
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Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of nitrogen. Ammonia.
Additional Information: No additional remark.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion: Corrosive! May cause severe pain in the mouth, chest and abdomen, leading to cough, vomiting and collapse.
Gastric or esophageal perforation may occur and lung irritation or edema may occur as a delayed effect. Ingestion of a
little as 3 - 4 mL may be fatal.
Skin Contact: Corrosive. Direct contact may cause severe irritation and / or burns with symptoms of redness, itching,
swelling and possible destruction of tissue. High levels of airborne ammonia gas dissolve in moisture on the skin, forming
corrosive ammonium hydroxide. Direct contact with liquiefied gas can cause frostbite and corrosive burns. Symptoms of
mild frostbite include numbness, prickling and itching in the affected area. Symptoms of more severe frostbite include a
burning sensation and stiffness of the affected area. The skin may become waxy white or yellow. Blistering, tissue death
and gangrene may also develop in severe cases. Corrosive burns of the skin have resulted from direct contact with a jet
of liquefied ammonia. Permanent scarring of the skin may result.
Inhalation: Corrosive! Inhalation of ammonia gas can cause irritation and inflammation of the respiratory system resulting
in hoardeness and tightness of the throat, laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchopneumonia and pulmonary edema.Productive
cough with blood stained sputum may develop. Airway obstruction and diminished diffusion capacity and impaired ciliary
function may result from exposure. Chronic lung disease or residual dysfunction is possible if overexposure has caused
lower airway injury. Brief exposure to 5000 ppm can be fatal.
Eye Contact: Liquid, vapor, or mist causes irritation, experienced as stinging, excess blinking and tear production, with
excess redness of the conjunctiva. Corrosive to eye tissue and may cause severe damage and blindness.
Additional Information: Corrosive effects on the skin and eyes may be delayed, and damage may occur without the
sensation or onset of pain. Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure include asthma, bronchitis,
emphysema and other lung diseases and chronic nose, sinus or throat conditions.
Acute Test of Product:
Acute Oral LD50: Not Available.
Acute Dermal LD50: Not Available.
Acute Inhalation LC50: Not Available.
Carcinogenicity:
Ingredients IARC - Carcinogens ACGIH - Carcinogens
Water Not listed. Not listed.
Ammonium Hydroxide Not listed. Not listed.
Carcinogenicity Comment: Not listed with IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as a carcinogen.
Reproductive Toxicity/ Teratogenicity/ Embryotoxicity/ Mutagenicity: Not Available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information:
Ingredients Ecotoxicity - Fish Species Acute Crustaceans Toxicity: Ecotoxicity - Freshwater
Data Algae Data
Water Not Available. Not Available. Not Available.
Ammonium Hydroxide LC50 (rainbow trout) 0.008 Not Available. Not Available.
mg/L
LC50 (bluegill) 0.024 mg/L
LC50 (fathead minnow) 8.2
mg/L
Other Information:
This material is expected to be toxic to aquatic life.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of Waste Method: Disposal of all wastes must be done in accordance with municipal, provincial and federal
regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers should be recycled or disposed of through an approved waste management
facility.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (U.S.):
DOT Shipping Name: Ammonia Solution
DOT Hazardous Class 8
DOT UN Number: UN2672
DOT Packing Group: III
DOT Reportable Quantity (lbs): Not Applicable.
Notes: No additional remark.
Marine Pollutant: No.
ICAO/IATA:
IATA Proper Shipping Name: Ammonia Solution
IATA Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN2672
Packing Group: III
IATA Label: Corrosive.
IATA Remarks: No additional remark.
IMDG:
IMDG Proper Shipping Name: Ammonia Solution
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN2672
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: No.
IMDG Label: Corrosive.
Remarks: No additional remark.
TDG (Canada):
TDG Proper Shipping Name: AMMONIA SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN2672
Packing Group: III
Note: No additional remark.
Marine Pollutant: No.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. TSCA Inventory Status: All components of this product are either on theToxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Inventory List or exempt.
Canadian DSL Inventory Status: All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances List (DSL), the
Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) or exempt.
U.S. Regulatory Rules
Ingredients CERCLA/SARA - Section SARA (311, 312) Hazard CERCLA/SARA - Section
302: Class: 313:
Water Not Listed. Not Listed. Not Listed.
Ammonium Hydroxide Not Listed. LISTED Not Listed.
California Proposition 65: Not Listed.
MA Right to Know List: Not Listed.
New Jersey Right-to-Know List: Not Listed.
Pennsylvania Right to Know List: Not Listed.
WHMIS Hazardous Class:
D1B TOXIC MATERIALS
E CORROSIVE MATERIAL
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional Information: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR.
Disclaimer: NOTICE TO READER:
Univar, expressly disclaims all express or implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the product or information provided
herein, and shall under no circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential
damages.
Do not use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as a
product specification. For product specification information refer to a Product
Specification Sheet and/or a Certificate of Analysis. These can be obtained from your
local Univar Sales Office.
All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer
and/or recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be accurate,
Univar makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use
are beyond Univar's control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data
under their own operating conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for
their particular purposes and they assume all risks of their use, handling, and disposal
of the product, or from the publication or use of, or reliance upon, information
contained herein. This information relates only to the product designated herein, and
does not relate to its use in combination with any other material or in any other
process.
***END OF MSDS***
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AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE REAG AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE REAG
Personal Protective Equipment
WHMIS Classification
WHMIS Classification Personal Protective Equipment
D1B - Toxic
E - Corrosive Chemical Protective Hand Protection Apron Cartridge Respirator
E - Corrosive D1B - Toxic Chemical Protective Hand Protection Apron Cartridge Respirator
Monogoggles
Monogoggles
FIRST AID: IF IRRITATION PERSISTS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
FIRST AID: IF IRRITATION PERSISTS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult trained personnel may give oxygen. If the Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult trained personnel may give oxygen. If the heart
heart has stopped, trained personnel should begin CPR immediately. Seek medical attention immediately. has stopped, trained personnel should begin CPR immediately. Seek medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately after flushing.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately after flushing.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Seek medical
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Seek medical
attention.
attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth if person is unconscious or convulsing. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth if person is unconscious or convulsing. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips
prevent aspiration. Seek medical attention immediately.
to prevent aspiration. Seek medical attention immediately.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Corrosive. Causes severe irritation and burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, strong acids, halogend,
Corrosive. Causes severe irritation and burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, strong acids, halogend,
mineral acids, copper, zinc, tin, acrolein, aluminum and alloys.
mineral acids, copper, zinc, tin, acrolein, aluminum and alloys.
EMERGENCY:
EMERGENCY:
In case of a spill or exposure notify your immediate supervisor and follow the appropriate emergency procedures.
In case of a spill or exposure notify your immediate supervisor and follow the appropriate emergency procedures.
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WHMIS Classification Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment
WHMIS Classification
Chemical Protective Hand Protection Apron Cartridge Respirator
E - Corrosive D1B - Toxic
Chemical Protective Hand Protection Apron Cartridge Respirator
E - Corrosive D1B - Toxic
Monogoggles
Monogoggles
FIRST AID: IF IRRITATION PERSISTS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FIRST AID: IF IRRITATION PERSISTS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult trained personnel may give oxygen. If the Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult trained personnel may give oxygen. If the heart
has stopped, trained personnel should begin CPR immediately. Seek medical attention immediately.
heart has stopped, trained personnel should begin CPR immediately. Seek medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately after flushing.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately after flushing.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Seek medical
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Seek medical
attention.
attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth if person is unconscious or convulsing. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth if person is unconscious or convulsing. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to
to prevent aspiration. Seek medical attention immediately. prevent aspiration. Seek medical attention immediately.
NOTES: NOTES:
Corrosive. Causes severe irritation and burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, strong acids, halogend,
Corrosive. Causes severe irritation and burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, strong acids, halogend,
mineral acids, copper, zinc, tin, acrolein, aluminum and alloys.
mineral acids, copper, zinc, tin, acrolein, aluminum and alloys.
EMERGENCY:
EMERGENCY:
In case of a spill or exposure notify your immediate supervisor and follow the appropriate emergency procedures. In case of a spill or exposure notify your immediate supervisor and follow the appropriate emergency procedures.
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