SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 09982 AMMONIUM SULFATE -- 6550-00F039643
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:09982 AMMONIUM SULFATE MSDS Date:07/31/1994 FSC:6550 NIIN:00F039643 === Responsible Party === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:SAINT LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178-5000 Country:US Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 CAGE:21076 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE Box:355 City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53233 Country:US Phone:414-273-3850 CAGE:60928 Company Name:FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL Box:City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53233 Country:US Phone:414-273-3850 CAGE:63181 Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:ST LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Phone:314-771-5765 CAGE:21076 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:AMMONIUM SULFATE (2:1), DIAMMONIUM SULFATE; SULFURIC ACID, DIAMMONIUM SALT CAS:7783-20-2 RTECS #:BS4500000 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 2840 MG/KG Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. INGESTION: WASH OU T MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I S COMPLETE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION, CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. HARMFUL SOLID. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health MATERIAL TO AVOID CONT'D: SODIUM-POTASSIUM ALLOY W/MIXTURE OF AMMONIUM SULFATE & AMMONIUM NITRATE RESULTS IN AN EXPLOSION. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:455F Spec Gravity:1.769 Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS/STRONG BASES/SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE/ACIDIFIED AMMONIUM SULFATE/NITROGEN TRICHLORIDE/POTASSIUM (SUPP Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES, AMMONIA, NITROGEN OXIDES, POTASSIUM CHLORATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE, POTASSIUM NITRITE, SULFUR TRIOXIDE ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL: CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO A LARGE STIRRED EXCESS OF WATER. ADJUST THE PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE ANY INSOLUBLE SOLIDS/LIQUIDS & PACKAGE THEM FOR HAZARDOUS-WASTE DISPOSAL. FLUSH THE AQUEOUS SOLUTION DOWN T HE DRAIN W/PLENTY OF WATER. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.