Name:
Ammonia Solution (~0.91 specific gravity)
Synonym:
Ammonia, Aqueous; Ammonia Solution; Aqua Ammonia; Ammonium Hydroxide
CAS:
1336-21-6
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Ammonia Solution (~0.91 specific gravity)
Synonym:Ammonia, Aqueous; Ammonia Solution; Aqua Ammonia; Ammonium Hydroxide
Synonym:Ammonia, Aqueous; Ammonia Solution; Aqua Ammonia; Ammonium Hydroxide
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 1336-21-6 | Ammonium hydroxide | 25.0 | 215-647-6 |
| Hazard Symbols: C N Risk Phrases: 34 50 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause irreversible eye injury. Vapor or mist may cause irritation and severe burns. Contact with liquid is corrosive to the eyes and causes severe burns.
Skin:
Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and ulceration.
Ingestion:
Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause pulmonary edema and severe respiratory disturbances.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Repeated exposure may cause erosion of teeth.
Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause irreversible eye injury. Vapor or mist may cause irritation and severe burns. Contact with liquid is corrosive to the eyes and causes severe burns.
Skin:
Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and ulceration.
Ingestion:
Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause pulmonary edema and severe respiratory disturbances.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Repeated exposure may cause erosion of teeth.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Not flammable, but reacts with most metals to form flammable hydrogen gas. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Not flammable, but reacts with most metals to form flammable hydrogen gas. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as saw dust. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as saw dust. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area. Keep containers tightly closed.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area. Keep containers tightly closed.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: colourless
Odor: Ammonia-like odor.
pH: 11.6 (1N)
Vapor Pressure: 330 mm Hg @ 20 C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 20 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: -95 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.88 (Water=1)
Molecular Formula: NH4OH
Molecular Weight: 35.0411
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Causes violent exothermic reactions with strong acids. Incompatible with acrolein, acrylic acid, chlorosulfonic acid, dimethyl sulfate, fluorine, gold and aqua regia, iodine, propiolactenone, propylene oxide, silver nitrate, silver oxide, silver oxide and ethyl alcohol, silver permanganate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and ammonia (NH3).
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Causes violent exothermic reactions with strong acids. Incompatible with acrolein, acrylic acid, chlorosulfonic acid, dimethyl sulfate, fluorine, gold and aqua regia, iodine, propiolactenone, propylene oxide, silver nitrate, silver oxide, silver oxide and ethyl alcohol, silver permanganate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and ammonia (NH3).
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 1336-21-6: BQ9625000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1336-21-6: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 250 ug Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 44 ug Severe; Oral, rat: LD50 = 350 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ammonium hydroxide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 1336-21-6: BQ9625000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1336-21-6: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 250 ug Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 44 ug Severe; Oral, rat: LD50 = 350 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ammonium hydroxide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 0.008 mg/L; 24 Hr.; UnspecifiedFish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 8.2 mg/L; 96 Hr.; UnspecifiedFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 0.024-0.093 mg/L; 48 Hr.; UnspecifiedWater flea Daphnia: EC50 =0.66 mg/L; 48 Hr.; 22 degrees C
Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 0.008 mg/L; 24 Hr.; UnspecifiedFish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 8.2 mg/L; 96 Hr.; UnspecifiedFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 0.024-0.093 mg/L; 48 Hr.; UnspecifiedWater flea Daphnia: EC50 =0.66 mg/L; 48 Hr.; 22 degrees C
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: AMMONIA SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2672
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: AMMONIA SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2672
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: AMMONIA SOLUTION
Dangerous Goods Code: 8(43C)
UN Number: 2672
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C N
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
R 50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/Safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1336-21-6: 2
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 1336-21-6 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 1336-21-6 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1336-21-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
