GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION -- AMMONIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-281-2033
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:10/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2033
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 E HALSEY ROAD
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-515-1840
Emergency Phone Num:408-435-8700/800-631-8050
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:GC005005
CAGE:0AU44
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 EAST HALSEY ROAD
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Phone:973-515-1840
CAGE:0AU44
Company Name:INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL COMMODITIES INC
Address:15944 DERWOOD RD
Box:City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20855
Country:US
Phone:800-284-5279
Contract Num:SP0450-99-MND51
CAGE:1ELU0
Company Name:VOPAK USA INC
Address:6100 CARILLON POINT
Box:City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033-7357
Country:US
Phone:425-889-3400/425-889-3617
CAGE:0STM5

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:12125-02-9
RTECS #:BP4550000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3/20 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 IS 1650 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:INHALATION OF PRODUCT DUST MAY
    IRRITATE NOSE, THROAT AND LUNGS. INGESTION, ALTHOUGH LOW IN
    TOXICITY, INGESTION CAN BE HARMFUL; CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. MAY
    IRRITATE MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, ETC. SKIN CO NTACT MAY CAUSE
    SKIN IRRITATION, ESPECIALLY UNDER PROLONGED CONTACT. EYE CONTACT
    MAY IRRITATE OR BURN EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: IRRITATION.  SKIN: IRRITATION. 
    INHALED:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.  INGESTED: IRRITATION OF MOUTH,
    ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH & THROAT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR IRRITATION, INGESTION OR DISCOMFORT
    FROM INHALATION. INGESTION-DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER TO DILUTE
    MATERIAL. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SKIN-WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
    EYES-F LUSH PROMPTLY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
    AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE AS TOXIC GASES
    MAY BE PRESENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES AT 340C TO FORM TOXIC AND
    CORROSIVE AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GASES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL INTO AN EMPTY
    CONTAINER. FLUSH RESIDUE WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN  COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FORM ACIDS, ALKALIS, NITTRITES AND NITRATES.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE CONTACT OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST OR FUMES.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE REQUIRED, USE A RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY
    NIOSH FOR PRODUCT DUSTS, MISTS OR VAPORS, AS APPLICABLE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IF DUSTY CONDITION PREVAILS OR IF TLV IS
    EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:COTTON GLOVES FOR DRY PRODUCT/IMPERVIOUS GLOVES WHEN
    HANDLING SOLUTIONS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE EYEWASH STATION,CONVENIENT TO THE
    WORKPLACE. WEAR HARD HAT (OR OTHER HEAD COVERING) WEAR LONG-SLEEVE
    SHIRT AND TROUSERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR FOOD OR DRUG USE, UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS
    LABELED "FOOD GRADE" OR "NF GRADE" AS APPROPRIATE.

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

HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:=340.C, 644.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=340.C, 644.F
Vapor Density:N/A(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:1.529(H20=1)
pH:5.5(1%SOLUTION)
Solubility in Water:27%(AT20DEG C)
Appearance and Odor:SOLID,ODORLESS,WHITE CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES, AMMONIA IS RELEASED. ACIDS, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE IS RELEASED.
    NITRITES, POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE COMBINATIONS MAY BE FORMED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNLESS HEATED, DECOMPOSES TO
    RELEASE AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GASES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
    (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) GASES.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NO DATA LISTED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IF PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS,
    BURY IN A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OR DISSOLVE IN WATER AND FLUSH TO
    SEWER IF PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE DISPSOAAL REGULATIONS. WASTE MAY
    HAVE TO BE DISPOSED  OF BY AN APPROVED CONTRACTOR.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SEC 311= YES, RQ=5000 LBS. NOT A RCRA HAZ
    WASTE.

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