JAMES AUSTIN CO -- AMMONIA  -- 6810-00N058664
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIA
MSDS Date:06/18/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N058664
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JAMES AUSTIN CO
Address:DOWNIEVILLE RD
Box:827
City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-625-1535
Emergency Phone Num:412-625-1535
CAGE:HO761
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AUSTIN JAMES CO
Address:115 DOWNIEVILLE ROAD
Box:City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046-0827
Country:US
Phone:724-625-1535
CAGE:6Z316
Company Name:JAMES AUSTIN CO
Address:DOWNIEVILLE ROAD
Box:827
City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046-0827
Country:US
Phone:412-625-1535
CAGE:HO761

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

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 90%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (NH*4OH)  (CERCLA). LEL:16%. UEL:25%.
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 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:RASPY CONTINUOUS COUGHING, RUNNY NOSE,
    EYE, SKIN &/OR THROAT IRRITATIONS. CONSIDERED A POISON BY CONSUMER
    PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISION BECAUSE OF STRENGTH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN CUTS, BURNS OR ABRASION.
    IRRITATED EYES. RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP) . EYES:FLUSH W/LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.
    CALL MD. SKIN:REMOVE CLTHG/WASH AREA W/WATER. INGEST:DO NOT GIVE LI
    Q IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS/DROWSY. OTHERWISE, DRINK PROMPTLY LARGE
    QUANTITY OF WATER. FOLLOW W/FRUIT JUICE & VEGETABLE OIL. AVOID
    ALCOHOL. CALL MD IMMED. CALL POIS CTL CTR FOR INFO IF MD UNAVAIL.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Lower Limits:SEE ING 2
Upper Limits:SEE ING 2
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . AVOID FUMES FROM SPILLED OR EXPOSED LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RAPID ADDN TO CONC MINERAL ACIDS COULD
    CREATE EXPLO CNDTNS. AMMONIA GAS IS FLAMM IN AIR IN CONCS OF 16-25%
    AMMONIA BY VOL. SUCH CONCS COULD OCCUR IF (SUPP DATA)

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN RUN-OFF W/ABSORB MATLS SUCH AS
    SAND/CLAY & DIKING. TRANSFER LIQ & ABSORB MATL IN APPRVD CNTNR.
    THEN FLUSH & MOP AREA W/WATER ALLOWING TO AIR DRY. KEEP SPILL OUT
    OF SEWERS & OPEN BODIES OF WATE R.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT & DIRECT SUNLIGHT. FOLLOW
    DIRECTIONS ON LABEL. TIGHTEN CAP SECURELY. STORE CONTAINER UPRIGHT.
    KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD STUFFS, WATER OR FEED. AVOID
    CREATING OR IMPACTING OF SIDE CONTAINER WALLS. SEPARATE FROM ACIDS,
    BLEACHES, SOAP BASED PRODUCTS OR ORGANIC MATERIALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS FOR
    CLEANING OR LAUNDER PREPARATIONS.
Ventilation:NONE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:VP OF WATER. EXPLO HAZ:AMMONIA IS HEATED IN CONFINED AREA WHICH IS
    NOT ADEQUATELY VENTILATED. WASTE DISP METH:BURNING. IF BURNED STAY
    OUT OF SMOKE. DO NOT REUSE EMPTY CONTAINER (BOTTLE, CAN, BUCKET ).
    WRAP CONTAINER & PUT IN TRASH. EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:0.962 (H*2O=1)
pH:11.5
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID; TYPICAL AMMONIA AROMA.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS. CORRODES COPPER, ZINC & THEIR ALLOYS. AVOID
    BLEACH & IODINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTED SOLN CAN BE USED AS FERTILIZER. DO NOT
    ADD THIS PROD TO ANY IRRIGATION SYS. CNTNR DISP:TRIPLE RINSE. THEN
    OFFER FOR RECYCLING/RECONDITIONING OR PUNCTURE & DISP OF IN SANIT
    LANDFILL/INCIN, OR I F ALLOWED BY FED, STATE & LOC AUTHS BY
    (SUPDAT)

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