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. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.