MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, CAT #3257  -- 6810-01-069-8158
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, CAT #3257
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-069-8158
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 29.4%
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:PER MFR SPEC ABOVE SOLUTION IS 26 BE DEGREE AT
    60F.(4/30/86)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:WATER; CAS #7732-18-5
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 70.6%

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MAY IRRIT RESP TRACT;ING:TOXIC.MAY CAUSE
    CORR TO ESOPHAGUS;SKIN/EYES:MAY CAUSE SKIN/EYE BURNS.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.IF NEEDED,GIVE CPR/OXYGEN.GET
    MD;INGEST:GIVE SEVRL GL OF WATER.DO NOT INDUCT VOMITG.IMMED GET
    MD;SKIN:FLUSH W/LG QTY OF H*2O FOR 15 MIN.REMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET
    MD;EYES:IMMED F LUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET MD.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:651C
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE & EVAC AREA.USE PROTCTV CLOTHG &
    RESP PROTCTION FM VAP.CONTAIN & RECOVR LIQ WHEN POSS.SPILLS MAY BE
    ABSORBD W/INERT MATL & COLLECTD FOR DISPL;NEUTRALIZE SPILL W/DIL
    HCL/H*2SO*4 & DISCHARGE T O SEWER.COMPLY PH REGS;NEVER FLUSH
    DIRCTLY TO SEWR

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.PROTECT FM
    DIRECT SUNLIGHT.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.DO NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKIN,OR ON CLOTHING;THIS IS
    CLASSFD AS A POISON UNDR THE FED CAUSTIC POISON ACT;CLOSE CAP AFTER
    USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:07/22/85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD;VAP PR AT 20C
    FOR AMMONIA NOTED 115(MM HG);PER MFR SOLUTION STRENGTH:26BE(29.4%)
    AT 60F;

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

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:36C(97F)
Vapor Pres:115
Vapor Density:1.2
Spec Gravity:0.9
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NONE KNOWN
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS SOLUTION,ODOR OF AMMONIA
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNK

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,ACIDS,HALOGENS,AGNO*3,OLEUM,BETA-PROPIOLACTONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, AMMONIA WHEN
    HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE NEUTRALIZED SPILL/WASTE LIQ TO
    SEWERS.REGULATIONS FOR PH,AMMONIA CONTENT AND SALTS FOR EFFLUENTS
    MUST BE CONSIDERED.DISPOSE OF THE ABSORBED SPILL IN AN RCRA
    APPROVED FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIAN CE W/LOCAL,FED & STATE
    REGS;CWA/CERCLA RQ:1000LBS.

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