NORTHEASTERN AMMONIA COMPANY, INC. -- ANHYDROUS AMMONIA  -- 6830-00-616-9184
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
MSDS Date:06/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-616-9184
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NORTHEASTERN AMMONIA COMPANY, INC.
Address:TACONY & VANKIRK STREETS
Box:NA
City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19135
Country:US
Info Phone Num:1-800-643-6226
Emergency Phone Num:(215) 535-7530 CMA:1-800-424-9300
Preparer's Name:DAVID L. PASQUARELLA
CAGE:OEWC8
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NORTHEASTERN AMMONIA COMPANY, INC.
Address:TACONY & VANKIRK STREETS
Box:NA
City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19135
Country:US
Phone:(215) 535-7530 CMA:1-800-424-9300
CAGE:OEWC8

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIA
CAS:7664-41-7
OSHA PEL:50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM/35 STEL; 9293
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:CHRONIC: BRONCHITIS. EXTREME EXPOSURE
    CAN CAUSE IMMEDIATE DEATH FORM SPASM,     INFLAMMATION OR EDEMA OF
    LARYNX.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:LACHRYMATION,EDEMA,BLINDNESS.
    SKIN:IRRITATION, CORROSIVE BURNS,BLISTER FORMATION. CONTACT OF LIQ
    W/SKIN FREEZES TISSUE,PRODUCES A CAUSTIC BURN. INHAL: HEAVYACUTE
    EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN SEVR IRRITA TION OF RESPIRATORY
    TRACT,GLOTTAL EDEMA,BRONCHOSPASM,PULMONARY EDEMA,RESPIRATORY
    ARREST.

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

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WTR FOR 15 MINUTES.EYELIDS
    SHOULD BE HELD OPEN &AWAY FROM EYEBALL TO ENSURE THOROUGH
    RINSING.SPEED/THOROUGHNESS IN RINSING IS MOMOST
    IMPORTANT.INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.A DMINISTER OXYGEN/ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATIONSKIN:FLUSH AFFECTED AREA W/COPIOUS AMOUNT OF WTR 15MINS.
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED    CLOTHING.DONOT RUB AFFECTED AREA.DONOT APPLY
    OINTMENTS TO BURNS.SEEK MED ATTENT.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY OR FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:MUST WEAR PROTECT CLOTHING/RESPRTY PROTECT.
    STOP SOURCE IF POSS. COOL FIRE EXPSDCONTAINERS W/WTR SPRAY.STAY
    UPWIND & USE WATER SPRAY TO KNOCK DOWN VAPOR/DILUTE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT GENRLY A FIRE HAZARD. IF RELIEF
    VALVES ARE INOPERATIVE,HEAT EXPOSED STORAGE CONTNRS MAY BECOME
    EXPLOSION HAZARDS. COMBUSTION MAY FORM TOXIC NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR CLOTHING/RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. SHUT OFF
       SOURCE IF POSSIBLE.STAY UPWIND FROM SPILLS/LEAKS. CONTAIN SPILL
    BY DIKING & USE WTR SPRAY TO ABSORB AMMONIA GAS & DILUTE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,WELL VENT AREA
    W/CONTAINER TIGHTLY  CLOSED.
Other Precautions:ADDING WATER TO LARGE SPILLS MAY INCREASE
    VOLATILIZATION OF AMMONIA,THUS MAY	  INCREASE POSSIBILITY OF
    EXPOSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:AIR PURIFYING TYPE W/FULL FACEPIECE FOR WORK
    PURPOSES; SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR ENTYR AND ESCAPE
    IN EMERGENCIES.
Ventilation:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FOR HIGHER VAPOR CONCENTRATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:GAS TIGHT CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS OUTER CLOTHING, OVERSHOES AS
    NEEDED. COTTON	WORK CLOTHES RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WITHOUT GAS TIGHT CHEMICAL GOGGLES.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-28F/-33C
Vapor Pres:25.7C
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:0.618
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>WATER IF IN LIQUID FORM
Solubility in Water:***SEE BELOW
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS,PUNGENT ODOR	       ***SOLUBLITY:
    0C:89.9/100CC; 100C:7.4G/100CC
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, HYPOCHLORITES ANDHALOGENS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID MIXING W/CHLORINE BLEACH,SULFURIC OR
    OTHER STRG MINRL ACIDS,CONTCT W/GALVANIZED
    STL,COPPER,BRS,BRZ,GOLD,SLVR,MERCY
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN AND NITROGEN GASES ABOVE 450C

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL REGULATIONS. SPILL WILL
    EVAPORATE.CONTAMINATED WATER MAY BE USED ON AGRICULTURAL	LAND AS
    FERTILIZER. KEEP SPILL FROM ENTERING      STREAMS OR LAKES.

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