NORTHEASTERN AMMONIA CO -- ANHYDROUS AMMONIA  -- 6810-00F032029
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
MSDS Date:06/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F032029
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NORTHEASTERN AMMONIA CO
Address:TACONY & VAN KIRK ST
City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19135
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-535-7530
Emergency Phone Num:215-535-7530
CAGE:0EWC8
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NORTHEASTERN AMMONIA CO
Address:TACONY & VAN KIRK ST
Box:City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19135
Country:US
Phone:215-535-7530
CAGE:0EWC8

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIA, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE-ANHYDROUS, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
CAS:7664-41-7
RTECS #:BO0875000
Other REC Limits:25 PPM
OSHA PEL:35 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:17 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION
    RESPIRATORY TRACT, GLOTTAL EDEMA, BRONCHOSPASIN, PULMONARY EDEMA,
    RESPIRATOR ARREST, BRONCHITIS, DEATH. SKIN: IRRITATION, CORROSIVE,
    BURNS, FROSTBITE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: LACHRYRATION, EDEMA, BLINDNESS. SKIN:
    CAUSTIC BURNS. INHALATION: SPASM, INFLAMMATION/EDEMA OF LARYNX.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. INHALATION: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING WHILE FLUSHING.
    DON' T RUB ARM. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY/FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/RESPIRATOR. STOP
    SOURCE OF LEAK. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER SPAY/USE WATER
    SPRAY TO KNOCK DOWN VAPOR/DILUTE. LET FIRE BURN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT EXPOSED STORAGE CONTAINERS MAY
    BECOME EXPLOSION HAZARDS CONTACT OF AMMONIA W/CHEMICALS CAN FORM
    EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 1562F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTED EQUIPMENT, SHUT OFF SOURCES IF
    POSSIBLE STAY UPWIND FROM SPILLS/LEAKS. CONTAIN BY DIKING/WATER
    SPRAY TO ABSORB AMMONIA GAS/DILUTE. ADDING WATER MAY INCREASE
    VOLALILIZATION OF AMMONIA TH US MAY INCREASE EXPOSURE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL WELL VENTILATED AREA
    W/CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSE.
Other Precautions:DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES.

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

Respiratory Protection:MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED AIR PURIFYING TYPE W/FULL
    FACE PIECE.
Ventilation:ENGINEERING CONTROL TO 50 PPM/LESS
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GAS-LIGHT CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING/IMPERVIOUS/OVER SHOES/COTTON WORK
    CLOTHES/EYE WASH/SAFETY SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-33C/-28F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-78C/-108F
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:0.618
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>THAN WATER IF IN LIQUID
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS W/PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINE/SULFLURIC/STRONG MINERAL ACIDS/CONTACT W/GALVANIZED
    STEEL/MERCURY IODINE/BROMINE/SILVER OXIDE/HYPOCHLORITES
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES >450C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN & NITROGEN GASES/OXIDES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY W/ALL REGULATIONS SPILL WILL EVAPORATE.
    CONTAMINATED WATER MAY BE USED ON AGRICULTUAL LAND AS FERTILIZER
    KEEP SPILL FROM ENTERING STREAMS/LAKES. UN 1005

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