U.S.STEEL CORP,AGRI-CHEMICALS DIVISION -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE -- 6810-00-065-3142
===================== Product Identification =====================
Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-065-3142
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:U.S.STEEL CORP,AGRI-CHEMICALS DIVISION
Address:233 PEACHTREE ST NE
Box:1685
City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30301
Country:US
CAGE:JO957
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:U.S.STEEL CORP,AGRI-CHEMICALS DIVISION
Address:233 PEACHTREE ST NE
Box:1685
City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30301
Country:US
CAGE:JO957
Company Name:USX CORP USS AGRI-CHEMICALS DIVISION
Address:233 PEACHTREE ST NE
Box:1685
City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30301
Country:US
CAGE:92792
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT MAY CAUSE TISSUE DAMAGE TO
SKIN,EYES,MUCOUS MEMBRANE,GASTRO-INTESTIAL & RESPIRATORY MUCOSA
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:REMOVE TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA IMMEDIATELY,REMOVE CONTAMINATE
CLOTHING FLUSH EXPOSED BODY AREAS WITH WATER. INHALATION: GIVE
ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE: FLUSH
WITH WATER 15 MIN,GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:SEE SUP DATA
Lower Limits:16
Upper Limits:25
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONT BREATH APP,STOP RELEASE OF GAS,WATER
TO COOL CONTA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OIL OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLES MAY INCREASE
FIRE HAZARD
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR CONTACT WITH
EYES,SKIN,CLOTHING.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CONTAINER AWAY FROM HEAT,DO NOT
PRESSURIZE DRUMS OR CARBONS. AVOID UNCONTROLLED MIXING WITH
HALOGENS OR ACIDS.
Other Precautions:AVOID USE OF PIPE,VALVES AND FITTINGS OF
COPPER,COPPER ALLOYS,GALVANIZED COATINGS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER,EYE WASH
Supplemental Safety and Health
FLASH POINT: IGNITION TEMP (NH*3 GAS): 1204F/651C. TYPE I. CONTAINER
SIZE: 55 GAL DRUM
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:85F/29C
Vapor Pres:2.3
Spec Gravity:0.8974
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,PUNGENT
Percent Volatiles by Volume:29.4
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
Stability Condition to Avoid:APPLICATION OF HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:RELEASES NH*3 GAS
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:CHECK WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES.
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