FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- AMMONIUM ACETATE  -- 6810-00-234-7209
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM ACETATE
MSDS Date:01/15/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-7209
MSDS Number: BVHBL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM ACETATE  (SARA III)
CAS:631-61-8
RTECS #:AF3675000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 632 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-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    SKIN-MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION, ERYTHEMA, DERMATITIS. EYE-MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATIO AND CONJUNCTIVITIS. INGESTION-OVERDOSE MAY CAUSE
    GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT OR CARDIOVASCUL AR IRREGULARITIES.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-COUGHING & SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    SKIN-BLSITERING, EXFOLIATION, ALCERATION, NECROSIS & SCARRING.
    EYE-REDNESS & PAIN. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE VOMITING AND NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF
    BREATHING HAS STOPPED, PERFORM CPR. KEEP WARM & AT REST.
    SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH AREA WITH SOAP OR
    MILD DETERGENT & L ARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYE-WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR NORMAL SALINE, UNTIL NO MORE.
    INGESTION-IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:SLIGHT
Extinguishing Media:USE AGENT SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING FIRE.
    AVOID BREATHNG HAZARDOUS VAPORS; KEEP UPWIND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF YOU CAN
    WITHOUT RISK. DO NOT SCATTER SPILLED MATERIAL WITH HIGH PRESSURE
    WATER STREAMS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
    OR FLAME. DUST-AIR MIXTURE MAY IGNITE OR EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOASL. DO NOT FLUSH SPILLED
    MATERIAL INTO SEWER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
    KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS, OR OPEN FLAMES.

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

Respiratory Protection:THE SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED MUST BE BASED
    ON CONTAMINATION LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORK PLACE, MUST BE BASED ON
    THE SPECIFIC OPERATION, MUST NOT EXCEED THE WORKING LIMITS OF THE
    RESPIRATOR AND MUST B E JOINTLY APPROVED BY NIOSH OR MSHA.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR SPLASH-PROOF OR DUST-RESISTANT.
Other Protective Equipment:EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT WITH THIS SUBSTANCE.
Work Hygienic Practices:SHOULD PROVIDE AN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK
    DRENCH SHOWER WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:230-237F
pH:7.0
Solubility in Water:60%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS WITH ACETONE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, STRONG XOIDIZERS, SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE,
    STAINLESS STEEL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE FUMES OF AMMONIA, AND TOXIC OXIDES OF
    NITROGEN & CARBON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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