Ammonia Solution
10% ≤ Conc. < 25%
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO EC-REGULATIONS 1907/2006 (REACH) & 1272/2008 (CLP)
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Product identifier
Product Name
Alternative names
Chemical Formula
CAS No.
EINECS No.
REACH Registration No.
Relevant identified uses of the substance or
mixture and uses advised against
Identified use(s)
Uses advised against
Details of the supplier of the Safety Data Sheet
Company Identification
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone No.
E-mail
Ammonia Solution 10%≤Conc<25%.
Ammonia liquor, Ammonium hydroxide, Aqueous
ammonia, Aqua ammonia.
NH4 OH.
1336-21-6.
215-647-6.
01-2119488876-14-0024.
See Section: 7.3.
The use of the substance should be limited to those specified
in the CSR.
GrowHow UK Limited
Ince, Chester CH2 4LB.
+44 (0) 151 357 2777
+44 (0) 151 357 1755
[email protected]
+44 (0) 1642 542824
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SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1
Classification of the substance or mixture
2.1.1
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP)
2.1.2
2.2
2.2.1
Directive 67/548/EEC & Directive 1999/45/EC
Label elements
Label elements
Product Name
Hazard Pictogram
Signal word(s)
Hazard statement(s)
Precautionary statement(s)
2.2.2
Label elements
Hazard Symbol
Risk Phrases
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Skin Corr. 1B; Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
STOT SE 3; May cause respiratory irritation.
C; Causes burns.
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP)
Aqueous Ammonia.
GHS05
GHS07
Danger.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
P260, P264, P271, P280, P312, P310, P321, P363, P301 +
P330 + P331, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 +
P351 + P338, P403 + P233, P405, P501.
According to Directive 67/548/EEC & Directive 1999/45/EC
R34: Causes burns.
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10% ≤ Conc. < 25%
2.3
Safety Phrases
Other hazards
2.4
Additional Information
S1/2, S26, S36/37/39, S45, S61.
Ammonia vapour is flammable in air at concentrations
between 16% and 27% v/v.
For full text of H/P phrases see section 16.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Solution of ammonia in water. A clear colourless liquid evolving ammonia vapour.
3.1 Mixture
EC Classification No. 1272/2008
Hazardous
%W/W
CAS No.
ingredient(s)
Ammonia
10 - <25
1336-21-6
Solution
EC Classification No. 67/548/EEC
Hazardous
%W/W
CAS No.
ingredient(s)
Ammonia
10 - <25
1336-21-6
Solution
EC No.
215-647-6
EC No.
215-647-6
REACH Registration
No.
01-2119488876-14-0024
Hazard pictogram(s) and
Hazard statement(s)
GHS05, Skin Corr. 1B; H314,
GHS07, STOT SE 3; H335,
GHS09, Aquatic Acute 1;
H400.
REACH Registration
No.
01-2119488876-14-0024
EC Classification and Risk
Phrases
C; R34, N; R50.
3.2 Additional Information
For full text of H/P phrases see section 16.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1
Description of first aid measures
Inhalation
Skin Contact
Eye Contact
Ingestion
4.2
Most important symptoms and effects, both
acute and delayed
4.3
Indication of immediate medical attention and
special treatment needed
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IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing. If breathing is laboured,
administer oxygen. Apply artificial respiration if patient is not
breathing.Get medical attention immediately.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately remove/take off all
contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush skin with water for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash
contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes,
keeping eyelids open Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical attention
immediately.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Drink copious quantities of
water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention
immediately.
Following severe exposure the patient should be kept under
medical review for at least 48 hours as delayed pulmonary
oedema may develop.
In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire,
symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need
to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.
Administer oxygen if necessary.
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10% ≤ Conc. < 25%
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Vapour: Combustible but not readily ignited.
5.1
5.2
5.3
Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Special hazards arising from the substance or
mixture
Advice for fire-fighters
As appropriate for surrounding fire.
None known.
Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and
irritant vapours.
Notify police and fire brigade as soon as possible. Contain
fire control waterfor later disposal. Fire fighters should wear
complete protective clothing including self-contained
breathing apparatus. Keep fire exposed containers cool by
spraying with water.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1
Personal precautions, protective equipment
and emergency procedures
For non-emergency personnel
For emergency responders
6.2
Environmental precautions
6.3
Methods and material for containment and
cleaning up
Small release
Large release
6.4
Reference to other sections
Evacuate surrounding areas. Provided it is safe to do so,
isolate the source of the leak. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment, avoid direct contact with vapour, mist
or spilt material. Provide adequate ventilation, and wear
appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
If specialized clothing is required to deal with a release, take
note of information in section 8 on suitable materials. See
“Non-emergency personnel” above.
Avoid contact of spilt material and runoff with soil,
waterways, drains and sewers where possible. Spillages or
uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must be alerted to
the appropriate regulatory body.
Stop leak if without significant risk. Dilute with water and mop
up, or adsorb spillages onto sand, eart or any suitable
adsorbent material and place in an appropriate waste
container. Dispose of via licensed waste contractor.
Stop leak if without risk. Approach the release from upwind.
Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or
confined areas. Use waterspray to ‘knock down’ vapour.
Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as
follows. Contain or collect spillage with non-combustible,
absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or
diatomaceous earth and place into container for disposal via
a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated
absorbent material may pose same hazard as split product
See Section: 1 for emergency contact information.
See Section: 13 for waste disposal.
See Also Section 8.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1
Precautions for safe handling
Revision: 1
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not
breathe gas. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation
inadequate. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear
protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection. See Also Section: 8. Wash hands thoroughly after
handling.
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10% ≤ Conc. < 25%
7.2
Conditions for safe storage, including any
incompatibilities
Storage Temperature
Storage Life
Incompatible materials
Appropriate packaging
Specific end use(s)
7.3
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep
container tightly closed. Use appropriate containment to
avoid environmental contamination. Keep away from: Acids.
Ambient.
Stable under normal conditions.
Copper, copper alloy, Zinc, zinc alloy.
Stainless steel, Mild steel, Polyethylene, Polypropylene.
•
Professional uses of anhydrous and aqueous
ammonia Use as a laboratory chemical, refrigerant in
cooling systems, water treatment chemical, fertiliser,
coating, paint thinner or paint remover, photochemical.
•
Professional uses of anhydrous and aqueous
ammonia. Use as a cleaning product, leather or other
surface treatment product, pH regulatory or
neutralisation agent, process aid for nutrition.
•
Consumer use of aqueous ammonia. Use in coatings,
paints, thinners and removers; use in fillers, putties
and plasters, use of washing and cleaning products,
use in cosmetic & personal care products.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1
8.1.1
Control parameters
Workplace Exposure Limit (UK HSE EH40)
SUBSTANCE.
CAS No.
Ammonia Solution
1336-21-6
LTEL (8 hr
TWA ppm)
25
LTEL (8 hr
TWA mg/m³)
18
STEL
(ppm)
35
STEL
(mg/m³)
25
Note:
EH40 WEL
10/2007.
8.1.2
Biological limit value
Not established.
8.1.3
PNECs and DNELs
By analogy with similar materials: Anhydrous ammonia.
DNEL
Industry - Long Term – Local effects
Industry - Long Term - Systemic effects
Industry - Short term - Local effects
Industry - Short term - Systemic effects
Professional - Long Term - Local effects
Professional - Long Term – Systemic effects
Professional - Short term - Local effects
Professional - Short term - Systemic effects
Consumer - Long Term - Local effects
Consumer - Long Term - Systemic effects
Consumer - Short term - Local effects
Consumer - Short term - Systemic effects
Oral
6.8 mg/kg bw/day
6.8 mg/kg bw/day
Dermal
6.8 mg/kg bw/day
6.8 mg/kg bw/day
6.8 mg/kg bw/day
6.8 mg/kg bw/day
PNEC
0.0011 mg/l.
0.0011 mg/l.
No data.
No data.
Aquatic Compartment (Fresh water)
Marine Compartment
Terrestrial Compartment
Atmospheric Compartment
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Inhalation
14.0 mg/m³
47.6 mg/m³
36.0 mg/m³
47.6 mg/m³
2.8 mg/m³
23.8 mg/m³
7.2 mg/m³
23.8 mg/m³
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10% ≤ Conc. < 25%
8.2
8.2.1
8.2.2
8.2.3
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Personal protection equipment
Eye/face protection
Wear eye protection with side protection (EN166).
Skin protection (Hand protection/ Other)
Impervious gloves and boots: PVC, Butyl rubber.
Respiratory protection
A suitable respirator must always be worn. A suitable mask
with filter type K (EN141 or EN405) may be appropriate.
Thermal hazards
Environmental Exposure Controls
Not applicable.
Avoid release to the environment.
Use with local exhaust ventilation or breathing protection.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1
9.2
Information on basic physical and chemical
properties
Appearance
Colour
Odour
Odour Threshold (ppm)
pH (Value)
Freezing Point (°C)
Boiling point/boiling range (°C):
Flash Point (°C)
Evaporation rate
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable Limits
Vapour Pressure (kPa)
Vapour Density (Air=1)
Density (g/ml)
Bulk Density (g/ml)
Solubility (Water)
Solubility (Other)
Partition Coefficient (n-Octanol/water)
Auto Ignition Temperature (°C)
Decomposition Temperature (°C)
Kinematic Viscosity
Explosive properties
Oxidising properties
Other information
Liquid.
Clear/ Colourless. (<5 Hazen Units) to Pale yellow.
Pungent.
Detectable to most people at levels as low as 5ppm.
12 (conc. 100% w/w).
-55 – (-35)°C.
38 - 40°C.
Not available.
Not available.
Flammable vapour: Ammonia.
16% - 27% v/v.
28.7 kPa @ 20°C.
Not available.
0.907 – 0.922 g/ml @ at 20°C.
Not available.
Miscible.
Not available.
0.23.
650°C (Vapour.)
Not available.
0.013 cm2/s.
Not explosive.
Not oxidising.
No additional information.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1
10.2
10.3
Reactivity
Chemical stability
Possibility of hazardous reactions
10.4
10.5
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials
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Stable under normal conditions.
Stable under normal conditions.
Can react violently if in contact with acids, alkalis, reducing
agents, heavy metals and halogens.
Keep away from: Incompatible materials.
Copper, copper alloy, Zinc, zinc alloy.
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10% ≤ Conc. < 25%
10.6
Hazardous Decomposition Product(s)
Nitrogen oxides.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
11.1.1 Mixture
Acute toxicity
Ingestion
Inhalation
Skin Contact
Eye Contact
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
STOT - single exposure
STOT - repeated exposure
11.2
Aspiration hazard
Other information
By analogy with similar materials: Ammonium Hydroxide:
LD50(rat): 350 mg/kg bw. Will cause corrosion of and
damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
Fluid build up on the lung (pulmonary oedema) may occur
up to 48 hours after exposure and could prove fatal.
Causes severe skin burns.
Severe irritant to the eye, causes burns.
Skin Corr. 1B; Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Severe irritant to the eye.
It is not a skin sensitizer.
There is no evidence of mutagenic potential.
No evidence of carcinogenicity. NOAEL(oral): 67mg/kg
bw/d.
Not classified.
Effects on fertility: NOAEL: 408 mg/kg bw/d.
Developmental Toxicity: NOAEL: 100 mg/kg bw/d. NOAEC:
25mg/m³.
STOT SE 3; May cause respiratory irritation.
Not classified. NOAEL (Oral): 68 mg/kg bw/d. NOAEL
(Inhalation): 63 mg/m³.
Not classified.
None.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1
Toxicity
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
Persistence and degradability
Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility in soil
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Other adverse effects
Low toxicity to aquatic organisms.
By analogy with similar materials: un-ionised ammonia:
Fish (Fresh water): LC50: 0.89 mg/l.
Fish (Fresh water): NOEC: 1.2 mg/l.
Aquatic invertebrates: LC50(Daphnia magna): 101 mg/l.
Aquatic invertebrates: NOEC(Daphnia magna): 0.79 mg/l.
Algae (Fresh water): 2700 mg/l.
The product is biodegradable. Unlikely to persist.
The product has no potential for bioaccumulation.
The product is soluble in water.
Not classified as PBT or vPvB.
None anticipated.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1
Waste treatment methods
13.2
Additional Information
Dispose of contents/container to: Licensed recycler.
Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or
national legislation.
WGK class 2 (official).
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1
14.2
14.3
UN number
Proper Shipping Name
Transport hazard class(es)
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UN2672.
AMMONIA SOLUTION.
8.
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10% ≤ Conc. < 25%
14.4
14.5
14.6
14.7
14.8
Packing Group
Environmental hazards
Special precautions for user
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of
MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
Additional Information
III.
No.
No information available.
No information available.
Emergency Action Code: 2R.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1
15.1.1
15.1.2
15.2
Safety, health and environmental
regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture substance or mixture
EU regulations
Authorisations and/or restrictions on use
National regulations
Chemical Safety Assessment
None known.
None known.
Not available.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
The following sections contain revisions or new statements: 1-16.
LEGEND
LTEL
STEL
STOT
DNEL
PNEC
PBT
vPvB
CSR
NOAEL
NOEC
WGK
Skin Corr. 1B
STOT SE 3
C
Long Term Exposure Limit
Short Term Exposure Limit
Specific Target Organ Toxicity
Derived No Effect Level
Predicted No Effect Concentration
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Chemical Safety Report
No Observable Adverse Effect Level
No Observable Effect Concentration
Wassergefährdungsklasse
skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B
Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure Category 3
Corrosive
Risk Phrases and Safety Phrases
R34
Causes burns.
R50
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
S1/2
Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
S26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S36/37/39
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible).
Hazard statement(s) and Precautionary statement(s)
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335
May cause respiratory irritation.
H400
Very toxic to aquatic life.
P260
Do not breathe gas.
P264
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P271
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310
Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician.
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10% ≤ Conc. < 25%
P312
P321
P363
P304 + P340
P403 + P233
P301 + P330 + P331
P303 + P361 + P353
P305 + P351 + P338
P405
P501
Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell.
Specific treatment (see on this label).
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container to: Licensed recycler.
Hazard pictogram(s) and Hazard Symbol
GHS05
C
GHS07
N
GHS09
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