FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 46.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 15, 2001
Section 1 鈥? Chemical Product and Company Identification
Ammonia
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300
Section 2 鈥? Composition, Information on Ingredients
Ammonium Hydroxide (1336-21-6) 8-10%, Water (7732-18-5) 90-92%
Synonym: household ammonia, ammonia solution, aqueous ammonia
CAS#: 7664-41-7
Section 3 鈥? Hazards Identification
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE
White cloudy liquid with strong ammonia odor .
Health-2
Mildly toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Irritating to body tissues. Lachrymator.
Flammability-0
Avoid all body tissue contact.
Reactivity-1
Exposure-2
Storage-3
0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard
Section 4 鈥? First Aid Measures
Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once.
Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures
Non flammable, non combustible. NFPA CODE
When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of NH3 and NOx. None established.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE
and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
Section 6 鈥? Accidental Release Measures
Restrict unprotected personnel from area and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or
container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Section 7 鈥? Handling and Storage
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #4. Store in a dedicated base cabinet. If a cabinet is not available, store in a
Flinn Saf-Cube.
Use and dispense in a hood.
Section 8 鈥? Exposure Controls , Personal Protection
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
Use exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
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FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Ammonia
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 46.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 15, 2001
Section 9 鈥? Physical and Chemical Properties
Household ammonia. Normally an 8-10% aqueous solution of Specific Gravity: .90
ammonium hydroxide. Melting Point: -77C
Section 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity
Avoid contact with acids, copper, copper alloys, galvanized iron and aluminum.
Shelf life: Indefinite.
Section 11 鈥? Toxicological Information
ORL-RAT LD50: N.A.
Acute effects: Toxic, corrosive, lachrymator
IHL-RAT LC50: N.A.
Chronic effects: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Target organs: N.A.
N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information
Data not yet available.
Section 13 鈥? Disposal Considerations
Please consult with state and local regulations.
One option is to completely empty cylinder in an operating fume hood or outdoors. Avoid flames and sparks. Dispose of empty
Section 14 鈥? Transport Information
Shipping Name: Not regulated
Hazard Class: N/A
UN Number: N/A
N/A = Not applicable
Section 15 鈥? Regulatory Information
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (215-647-6). RCRA D002
Section 16 鈥? Other Information
Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn
Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.
FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
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P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510
(800) 452-1261 Fax (866) 452-1436
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