SYSTEMS SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES INC -- AMMONIUM ACETATE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00N018168
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM ACETATE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:12/03/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018168
MSDS Number: BLWPK
=== 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:ACETIC ACID, AMMONIUM SALT; (AMMONIUM ACETATE SOLUTION)
CAS:631-61-8
RTECS #:AF3675000
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 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:MAY CAUSE SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION.
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:SKIN/EYE CONTACT: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF
    15 MINUTES. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O2/ARTF RESP) .

=====================  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 AMMONIA ON DECOMPOSITION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE. IF NECESSARY, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL (GENERAL) - ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:237F,114C
Spec Gravity:1.07
Solubility in Water:148%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH CAUSTIC LIBERATES AMMONIA.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LIBERATES AMMONIA ON DECOMPOSITION.

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

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

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