Ammonium Hydroxide 1.1 M - 14.8 M Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 58
Revision Date: October 12, 2015
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Ammonium Hydroxide 1.1 M - 14.8 M
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9402
Signal Word DANGER
SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 1). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314). Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray (P260).
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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name
CAS Number
Formula
Formula Weight
Concentration
Ammonium hydroxide Water
Synonyms: Aqua ammonium; Ammonia solution
1336-21-6 7732-18-5
NH4OH H2O
35.05 18.00
5 - 70% 30-95%
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P305+P351+P338+P310). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331).
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Nonflammable, noncombustible solution. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #4. Store in a dedicated base cabinet. If a cabinet is not available, store in a Flinn Saf-Cube™. Keep container tightly closed (P233).
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Solution of ammonia in water. Strong ammonia odor.
Boiling point: 25 °C Melting point: -91.5 °C Odor threshold: 5-50 ppm as ammonia pH: basic Specific gravity: 0.897
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Avoid contact with acids, copper, galvanized iron, and aluminum. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Toxic, corrosive to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract, lachrymator Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: N.A.
ORL-RAT LD50: 350 mg/kg as ammonia water IHL-HUMAN TLC0: 408 ppm as ammonia water SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not yet available.
SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #10 is one option.
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