Safety Data Sheet
Ammonium Carbonate
Section 1
Product Name:
Recommended Use:
Synonyms:
Distributor:
Chemical Information:
Chemtrec:
Product Description
Ammonium Carbonate
Science education applications
Crystal Ammonia
Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road, Burlington, NC 27215
1-800-227-1150
800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
800-424-9300 (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours)
Section 2
Hazard Identification
Classification of the chemical in accordance with paragraph (d) of §1910.1200;
WARNING
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful to aquatic life.
GHS Classification:
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Category 3, Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4
Acute Toxicity Dermal Contains
Acute Toxicity Inhalation Gas
Contains
Acute Toxicity Inhalation Vapor
Contains
Acute Toxicity Inhalation Dust/Mist
Contains
Section 3
Chemical Name
Ammonium Carbonate
Section 4
100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
Composition / Information on Ingredients
CAS #
506-87-6
%
100
First Aid Measures
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Inhalation:
In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
Eyes:
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Skin Contact:
After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of
water.
Ingestion:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Section 5
Extinguishing Media:
Fire Fighting Methods and Protection:
Fire and/or Explosion Hazards:
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Ammonium Carbonate
Firefighting Procedures
Use media suitable to extinguish surrounding fire.
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products.
Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen oxides
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Section 6
Spill or Leak Procedures
Steps to Take in Case Material Is
Released or Spilled:
Exposure to the spilled material may be irritating or harmful. Follow personal protective
equipment recommendations found in Section 8 of this SDS. Additional precautions may be
necessary based on special circumstances created by the spill including; the material spilled,
the quantity of the spill, the area in which the spill occurred. Also consider the expertise of
employees in the area responding to the spill. Ventilate the contaminated area. Isolate area.
Keep unnecessary personnel away. Avoid the generation of dusts during clean-up.
Prevent the spread of any spill to minimize harm to human health and the environment if safe
to do so. Wear complete and proper personal protective equipment following the
recommendation of Section 8 at a minimum. Dike with suitable absorbent material like
granulated clay. Gather and store in a sealed container pending a waste disposal evaluation.
Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container Do not allow the spilled
product to enter public drainage system or open waterways.
Section 7
Handling:
Storage:
Storage Code:
Handling and Storage
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the
environment. Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep away from food, drink and
animal feeding stuffs. Keep out of the reach of children. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Avoid contact with clothing. Harmful if swallowed. Do not breathe dust. After contact with skin, take off
immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of water. Keep away from ...
(incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer).
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Green - general chemical storage
Section 8
Protection Information
ACGIH
Chemical Name
Contains no substances with
occupational exposure limit values.
Control Parameters
Engineering Measures:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Respiratory Protection:
Eye Protection:
Skin Protection:
Gloves:
Section 9
Formula: (NH4)2CO3
Molecular Weight: 96.09
Appearance: Colorless Solid
Odor: No data available
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting Point: No data available
Boiling Point: No data available
Flash Point: No data available
Flammable Limits in Air: N/A N/A
Section 10
Ammonium Carbonate
(TWA)
N/A
OSHA PEL
(STEL)
N/A
(TWA)
N/A
(STEL)
N/A
No exposure limits exist for the constituents of this product. General room ventilation
might be required to maintain operator comfort under normal conditions of use. Good
general room ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne contaminates to safe
levels.
Lab coat, apron, eye wash, safety shower.
No respiratory protection required under normal conditions of use. Wear a NIOSH
approved respirator if levels above the exposure limits are possible.
Wear safety glasses with side shields and a Face shield
Avoid skin contact by wearing chemically resistant gloves, an apron and other protective
equipment depending upon conditions of use. Inspect gloves for chemical break-through
and replace at regular intervals. Clean protective equipment regularly. Wash hands and
other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, and when leaving
work.
Nitrile
Physical Data
Vapor Pressure: 760 @ 60 C
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): N/A
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A
Specific Gravity: 800-850 kg/m3
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Log Pow (calculated): 0.184
Autoignition Temperature: No data available
Decomposition Temperature: No data available
Viscosity: No data available
Percent Volatile by Volume: 100%
Reactivity Data
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Reactivity:
Chemical Stability:
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible Materials:
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Section 11
Routes of Entry
Symptoms (Acute):
Delayed Effects:
No data available
Stable under normal conditions.
None known.
Strong acids
Nitrogen oxides, Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide
Will not occur
Toxicity Data
Inhalation, ingestion, eye or skin contact.
Respiratory disorders
No data available
Acute Toxicity:
Chemical Name
No data available
CAS Number
506-87-6
Oral LD50
Not determined
Dermal LD50
Not determined
Inhalation LC50
Not determined
Carcinogenicity:
Chemical Name
No data available
CAS Number
506-87-6
IARC
Not listed
NTP
Not listed
OSHA
Not listed
Chronic Effects:
Mutagenicity:
Teratogenicity:
Sensitization:
Reproductive:
Target Organ Effects:
Acute:
Chronic:
No evidence of a mutagenic effect.
No evidence of a teratogenic effect (birth defect).
No evidence of a sensitization effect.
No evidence of negative reproductive effects.
See Section 2
Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
Section 12
Overview:
Mobility:
Persistence:
Bioaccumulation:
Degradability:
Other Adverse Effects:
Chemical Name
Ammonium Carbonate
Section 13
Disposal Methods:
Waste Disposal Code(s):
Section 14
Ecological Data
Moderate ecological hazard. This product may be dangerous to plants and/or wildlife. Harmful to
fish and other water organisms.
No data
No data
No data
No data
No data
CAS Number
506-87-6
Disposal Information
Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Always
contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
Not Determined
Transport Information
Ground - DOT Proper Shipping Name:
UN number: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III Proper shipping
name: Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s.
(Ammonium carbonate) Reportable Quantity (RQ): 5000 lbs
Marine pollutant: No Poison Inhalation Hazard: No
Section 15
Ammonium Carbonate
Eco Toxicity
96 HR LC50 PIMEPHALES PROMELAS 37 MG/L
Air - IATA Proper Shipping Name:
Not regulated for air transport by IATA.
Regulatory Information
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TSCA Status:
All components in this product are on the TSCA Inventory.
Chemical Name
CAS
Number
§ 313 Name
§ 304 RQ
CERCLA RQ
§ 302 TPQ
CAA 112(2)
TQ
Ammonium Carbonate
506-87-6
No
No
5000 lb final
RQ; 2270 kg
final RQ
No
No
Section 16
Revised: 09/09/2015
Additional Information
Replaces: 09/03/2014
Printed: 10-29-2015
The information provided in this (Material) Safety Data Sheet represents a compilation of data drawn directly from various sources
available to us. Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this information to a particular
application of the substance covered in the (Material) Safety Data Sheet.
Glossary
ACGIH
CAS
CERCLA
DOT
IARC
N/A
American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists
Chemical Abstract Service Number
Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act
U.S. Department of Transportation
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Not Available
Ammonium Carbonate
NTP
OSHA
PEL
ppm
RCRA
SARA
TLV
TSCA
IDLH
National Toxicology Program
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Permissible Exposure Limit
Parts per million
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
Threshold Limit Value
Toxic Substances Control Act
Immediately dangerous to life and health
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