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1 Identification of substance:
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Product
details:
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Trade name:
Ammonium acetate
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Stock number:
11154
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Manufacturer/Supplier:NILE CHEMICALS
Web Site: www.nilechemicals.com
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2 Composition/Data on components:
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Chemical
characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Ammonium acetate (CAS# 631-61-8), 100%
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Identification
number(s):
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EINECS Number:
211-162-9
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3 Hazards identification
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Hazard
description:
· Not applicable
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Information
pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Not applicable
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4 First aid measures
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After
inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
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After skin
contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
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After eye
contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.
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After
swallowing
Seek medical treatment.
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Information for
doctor
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The following
symptoms may occur:
Gastric or intestinal disorders.
Nausea
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5 Fire fighting measures
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Suitable
extinguishing agents
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water
spray.
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Special hazards
caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Ammonia
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Protective
equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
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6 Accidental release measures
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Person-related
safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
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Measures for
environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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Measures for
cleaning/collecting:
Pick up mechanically.
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Additional
information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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7 Handling and storage
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Handling
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Information for
safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
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Information
about protection against explosions and fires:
No special measures required.
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Storage
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Requirements to
be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
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Information
about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
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Further
information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
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8 Exposure controls and personal protection
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Additional
information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals
and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
Not required.
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Additional
information:
No data
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Personal
protective equipment
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General
protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
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Breathing
equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
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Protection of
hands:
Impervious gloves
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Eye protection:
Safety glasses
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Body
protection:
Protective work clothing.
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9 Physical and chemical properties:
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General
Information
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Form:
Crystalline
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Color:
Off-white
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Odor:
Not determined
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Value/Range Unit Method
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Change in
condition
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Melting
point/Melting range:
114 ° C
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Boiling
point/Boiling range:
Not determined
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Sublimation
temperature / start:
Not determined
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Flash point:
Not applicable
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Flammability
(solid, gaseous)
Product is not flammable.
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Ignition
temperature:
Not determined
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Decomposition
temperature:
Not determined
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Danger of
explosion:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
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Explosion
limits:
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Lower:
Not determined
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Upper:
Not determined
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Vapor pressure:
Not determined
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Density:
at 20 ° C 1.17 g/cm³
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Solubility in /
Miscibility with
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Water:
at 4 ° C 1480 g/l
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10 Stability and reactivity
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Thermal
decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
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Materials to be
avoided:
Oxidizing agents
Acids
Water/moisture
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Dangerous
reactions
No dangerous reactions known
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Dangerous
products of decomposition:
Nitrogen oxides
Carbon monoxide
Ammonia
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11 Toxicological information
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Acute toxicity:
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Primary
irritant effect:
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on the skin:
Powder: irritant effect
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on the eye:
Powder: irritant effect
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Sensitization:
No sensitizing effects known.
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Subacute to
chronic toxicity:
Other than potential irritation (see above), no information on illness
or injury from acute or chronic exposure to this product is available.
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Additional
toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is
available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
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12 Ecological information:
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General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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13 Disposal considerations
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Product:
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Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
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Uncleaned
packagings:
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Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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14 Transport information
Not a
hazardous material for transportation.
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DOT
regulations:
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Hazard class:
None
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Land transport
ADR/RID (cross-border)
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ADR/RID class:
None
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Maritime
transport IMDG:
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IMDG Class:
None
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Air transport
ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
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ICAO/IATA
Class:
None
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Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
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15 Regulations
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Product related
hazard informations:
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals
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National
regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance
Inventory.
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Information
about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
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16 Other information:
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Employers
should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability
of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and
safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty,
and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety
Data Sheet
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