CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO -- 37298-12 AMMONIUM ACETATE  -- 6810-00D004521
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:37298-12 AMMONIUM ACETATE
MSDS Date:03/25/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D004521
MSDS Number: BYRPC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:11222 MELROSE AVE
City:FRANKLIN PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-451-0150
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:R. M. CARLSON
CAGE:11273
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Phone:800-621-4778
CAGE:11273

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM ACETATE (CERCLA)
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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRIT & PAIN TO
    SKIN/EYES/LUNGS/MUC MEMBRANES/GI TRACT. NAUSEA, COUGHING, EYE DMG.
    CHRONIC:NONE KNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRIT & PAIN TO SKIN/EYES/LUNGS/MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES/GI TRACT. NAUSEA, COUGHING, EYE DMG.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE ANY CONTAMIN CLOTH.WASH W/SOAP/MILD
    DETERGENT/WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS.IRRIT DEVELOPS/PERSIST GET MED
    ATTN.EYE:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS,LIFT EYELIDS.GET
    MED ATTN IMMED.INHAL :REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.NOT BREATH GIVE ART
    RESP.BREATH DIFFI GIVE OXY.CALL PHYSICIAN.INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT IMMED
    BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT.NEVER
    GIVE ANY THING (SUPPLE)

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEDIUM SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SUPPORTING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTH & NIOSH APPROVED
    SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESS DEMANDE/OTHER +PRESS MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUST.AS W/MOST ORG SOLIDS FIRE
    POSSIBLE @ELEVATED TEMPS/BY CONTACT W/IGN SOURCE.FINE DUST
    DISPERSED IN AIR IN SUFFICIENT CONCEN/IN PRESENCE OF IGN (SUPPLEME)

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.VENTILATE
    AREA.CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE PROTECTION FROM INHAL OF DUST.
    SPILLS:CLEAN UP IN MANNER THAT DOES NOT DISPERSE DUST INTO AIR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY LOCATION.
Other Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD WHEN NOT IN USE.READ LABEL ON
    CNTNR BEF USING.FOR LAB USE ONLY.NOT FOR DRUG,FOOD,HOUSEHOLD
    USE.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST, MECHANICLA (GENERAL).
Protective Gloves:VINYL OR RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANLDING. WASH CLOTH BEF
    REUSE. THOROUGHLY CLEAN SHOES BEF REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE/EXPLO HAZ:SOURCE POTENTIAL DUST EXPLO HAZ. 1STAID:BY MOUTH IF
    UNCONSC.CALL PHYSICIAN IMMED.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:237F,114C
Spec Gravity:1.07
Solubility in Water:VERY
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE, STRONG ACIDS, BLEACHES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE,TREAT,DISP MAY BE SUBJ TO
    FED/STATE/LOC LAWS.WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED IN RCRA APPROVED HAZ WASTE FACILITY. DO NOT FLUSH TO
    SEWER.

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