SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP. -- AMMONIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-951-3072
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:06/23/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-951-3072
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:310-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:310-516-8000
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:A50 20
Preparer's Name:G.A.BINAS
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL COMMODITIES INC
Address:15944 DERWOOD RD
Box:City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20855
Country:US
Phone:800-284-5279
Contract Num:SP0450-00-M-SD37
CAGE:1ELU0
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:12125-02-9
RTECS #:BP4550000
= Wt:100.
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3
ACGIH STEL:20 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 1650 MG/KG (RAT)
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN
    CONTACT(IRRITANT), OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INHALATION.
    SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (SENSITIZER), OF
    INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT AVAILABLE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITANT AND SENSITIZER
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS
    NOT KNOWN TO AGGRAVATE MEDICAL CONDITION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: REMOVE ANY CONTACT LENSES. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, KEEPING LIDS OPEN. DO NOT USE EYE
    OINTMENT. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER. G ENTLY & THOROUGHLY WASH THE CONTAMINATED SKIN
    WITH  WATER & NON-ABRASIVE SOAP. COVER THE IRRITATED SKIN WITH AN
    EMOLIENT. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATION: ALLOW VICTIM TO RE ST IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. SEEK
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. LOOSEN
    CLOTHING. IF PERSON NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
    SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT AVAILABLE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT THE SPILLED SOLID
    IN A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FINISH CLEANING BY
    SPREADING WATER ON THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE AND DISPOSE OF
    ACCORDING TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL A UTHORITY REQUIREMENTS. LARGE: USE
    A SHOVEL TO PUT MATERIAL INTO A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL
    CONTAINER. BE CAREFUL THAT THE PRODUCT IS NOT PRESENT AT A 
    CONCENTRATION ABOVE TLV.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
    WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT
    VENTILATION, WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. IF INGESTED, SEEK
    MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW TH E CONTAINER OR LABEL. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES SUCH AS
    ALKALIS
Other Precautions:NO SPECIFIC STORAGE IS REQUIRED. USE SHELVES OR
    CABINETS STURDY ENOUGH TO BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE CHEMICALS. BE SURE
    THAT IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO STRAIN TO REACH MATERIALS; AND THAT
    SHELVES ARE NOT OVER LOADED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE
    USED TO AVOID INHALATION OF THE PRODUCT.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION, OR OTHER
    ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED
    EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, DUST RESPIRATOR, BOOTS, GLOVES,
    FULL SUIT
Work Hygienic Practices:SUGGESTED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE
    SUFFICIENT CONSULT A SPECIALIST BEFORE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
    CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECTRUM CODE: A5020.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUBLIMES
Spec Gravity:1.53
pH:7 (NEUTRAL)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN H20
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, SALINE, ASTRINGENT (SLIGHT); NO TASTE. SOLID
    CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTIVE WITH ALKALIS. SLIGHTLY REACTIVE TO REACTIVE WITH METALS,
    ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT AVAILABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ROUTES OF ENTRY: EYE CONTACT, INHALATION.
    ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY LD50: 1650 MG/KG (RAT). CHRONIC EFFECTS ON
    HUMANS: NOT AVAILBLE. OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: HAZARDOUS IN
    CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITAN T), OF INHALATION. SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS
    IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (SENSITIZER), INGESTION.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. BOD5 & COD: NOT AVAILABLE.
    PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS SHORT TERM
    DEGRADATION PRODUCTS ARE NOT LIKELY. HOWEVER, LONG TERM DEGRADATION
    PRODUCTS MAY ARISE.  TOXICITY OF PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: THE
    PRODUCTS OF BIODEGADATION ARE MORE TOXIC. SPECIAL REMARKS ON THE
    PRODUCTS ON THE PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: NOT AVAILABLE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
    LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUTHORITY AUTHORITIES.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NOT A US DOT CONTROLLED MATERIAL.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA 8(B) INVENTORY: AMMONIUM CHLORIDE.
    CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: AMMONIUM CHLORIDE.
State Regulatory Information:NOT AVAILABLE.

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