SYSTEMS SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES INC -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00N018169
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:12/03/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018169
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SYSTEMS SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES INC
Address:1295 BOULEVARD WAY
City:WALNUT CREEK
State:CA
ZIP:94595
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-937-6748
Emergency Phone Num:415-937-6748
Preparer's Name:JAMES P.GILLEENY
CAGE:3R657
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SYSTEMS SCIENTIFIC LAB INC
Address:1295 BOULEVARD WAY
Box:City:WALNUT CREEK
State:CA
ZIP:94595
Country:US
Phone:415-937-6748
CAGE:3R657

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Other REC Limits:TLV: 25 PPM (MFR)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:VAPOR IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES AND
    MUCOUS MEMBRANE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER, DILUTED VINEGAR
    OR ORANGE JUICE. CONTACT MD. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR A MINIMUM  OF 15 MINUTES. CONTACT MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF AMMONIA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE ACETIC ACID. SOAK UP
    NEUTRALIZED LIQUID WITH VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:SEE SPILL/RELEASE PROCEDURES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:CORROSIVE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL): FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES. (SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON. EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: ADD FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD TO GOGGLES .

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

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-93F,-69C
Vapor Pres:0.570
Vapor Density:1.2
Spec Gravity:0.90
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
IODINE, STRONG ACIDS, SILVER COMPOUNDS, MERCURY COMPOUNDS, DIMETHYL
    SULFATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF AMMONIA.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL,
    STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED AND LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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