MSDS
The Science Company ™
Material Safety Data Sheet
1. PRODUCT and COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product: Ammonium Chloride
Product Code(s): NC-0046, C1039, A1056
Synonyms: Ammonium Muriate
Distributor: The Science Company
All non-emergency questions may be directed to customer
service (303)777-3777
95 Lincoln St Denver CO 80203
Ph: (303) 777-3777 Fax: (30) 777-3331
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
24 HOUR CONTACT TELEPHONE
CHEM-TEL: (800)255-3924
2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION on INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Ammonium Chloride
CAS#
12125-02-9
Chemical
Formula
NH4Cl
Formula
Weight
53.49
Hazardous
No
% by
Weight
>99.5
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
WARNING! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, RESPIRATORY TRACT, AND/OR GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
SAFETY RATINGS:
Health: 2, Moderate
Reactivity: 1, Slight
Flammability: 0, None
Contact: 2, Moderate
Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses, Lab Coat or Apron, Gloves
Storage Code:
Green: General
Potential Health Effects:
INHALATION:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
INGESTION:
Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
SKIN CONTACT:
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
EYE CONTACT:
Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
POTENTIAL CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS:
No information is available in our database regarding the effects of repeated or chronic exposure of this material in humans.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED by EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
INGESTION:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN CONTACT:
Wash with mild soap and water. If irritation develops, get medical attention.
EYE CONTACT:
Check for and remove contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with gentle but large stream of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting
lower and upper eyelids occasionally. If irritation develops, get medical attention.
Ammonium Chloride MSDS
Effective Date: 11/18/2010
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
NFPA RATINGS:
Health: 2
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
FIRE:
Not considered to be a fire hazard. At fire temperatures ammonium chloride begins to corrode metals and may dissociate into
ammonia and hydrogen chloride. Mixtures of about 16% to 25% (by volume) ammonia gas in air are flammable.
EXPLOSION:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece
operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Isolate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment as specified in the Exposure Control and Personal Protection Section 8. Pick up and place in a suitable container for
reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust.
7. HANDLING and STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area, away from flame, sources of ignition and heat. Keep containers tightly closed and upright.
Protect from physical damage. Keep out of direct sunlight and separate from incompatible materials. Containers of this material
may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for
the product. Storage and use areas should be non-smoking. Wash thoroughly after handling.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL and PERSONAL PROTECTION
AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS:
ACGIH (TLV):
TWA: 10 (mg/m3)
STEL: 20 (mg/m3)
NIOSH
TWA: 10 (mg/m3)
STEL: 20 (mg/m3)
OSHA (PEL) TWA: 10 (mg/m3) STEL: 20 (mg/m3)
VENTILATION SYSTEM:
In general, dilution ventilation is a satisfactory health hazard control for this substance. However, if conditions of use create
discomfort to the worker, a local exhaust system should be considered.
PERSONAL RESPIRATORS (NIOSH) APPROVED:
If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a half face piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type
N95 or better filters) may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the
appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest.. A full-face piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type
N100 filters) may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate
regulatory agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerin, etc.) are
present, use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face
piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres.
SKIN PROTECTION:
Wear protective clothing, gloves, lab coat or apron, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION:
Use chemical safety glasses or goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick drench facilities in work area.
9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE:
ODOR:
SOLUBILITY:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
pH:
% VOLATILES by VOLUME:
BOILING POINT:
MELTING POINT:
VAPOR DENSITY (Air =1):
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg):
EVAPORATION RATE (BuAc=1):
White to Off-white crystals
Odorless (slight)
Miscible with water
1.53
5.5 (1% solution in water)
0
o
o
520 C (968 F)
o
o
Decomposition temp: 338 C (640.4 F)
1.9
1 @ 160 C (320 F)
No information available
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Ammonium Chloride MSDS
Effective Date: 11/18/2010
10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Involvement in a fire causes decomposition to form hydrogen chloride and ammonia.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Concentrated acids, strong bases, lead and silver salts, potassium chlorate, ammonium nitrate, bromine trifluoride, bromine
pentafluoride, and iodine heptafluoride. Ammonium chloride reacts explosively with potassium chlorate or bromine trifluoride,
and violently with bromide pentafluoride, ammonium compounds, nitrates, and iodine heptafluoride. Explosive nitrogen
trichloride may result from reaction of ammonium chloride and hydrogen cyanide.
CONDITIONS to AVOID:
Moisture, heat, flames, ignition sources, and incompatibles.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA:
Oral rat LD50 : 1650 mg/kg
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS:
May affect genetic material (mutagenic)
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not known to cause cancer.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIROMENTAL FATE:
No information available.
ENVIROMENTAL TOXICITY:
24 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus (bluegill): 725 mg/L
96 Hr LC50 Cyprinus carpio (carp): 209 mg/L [static]
24 Hr EC50 water flea: 202 mg/L
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be disposed of or incinerated at an approved waste disposal facility.
Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal
regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal,
state and local requirements.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
TRANSPORT (Land, DOT):
Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
U.S. EPA TSCA 8(b) Inventory: Ammonium Chloride
US EPCRA (SARA Title III) Sections 311/312:
Hazard Categories
Section 311 – Hazardous Chemical
Immediate Hazard
Delayed Hazard
Fire Hazard
Pressure Hazard
Reactivity Hazard
CERCLA (Superfund) Reportable Quantity:
List (Yes/No)
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Ammonium Chloride (12125-02-9):
5000 lbs
INVENTORY STATUS:
Country(s) or Region
Australia
Canada
Canada
China
Inventory Name
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Domestic Substances List (DSL)
Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL)
Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC)
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On Inventory (Yes/No)*
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Ammonium Chloride MSDS
Effective Date: 11/18/2010
Europe
Europe
Japan
Korea
New Zealand
Philippines
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical
Substances (EINECS)
European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS)
Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS)
Existing Chemicals List (ECL)
New Zealand Inventory
Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
(PICCS)
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*A "Yes" indicates that the listed component(s) of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the
governing country(s)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PRODUCT USE:
Laboratory Reagent.
The Science Company provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the
material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent
judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose.
THE SCIENCE COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE
INFORMATION REFERS, ACCORDINGLY, THE SCIENCE COMPANY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION.
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