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Synonyms: Ammonium Carbonate
CAS No.: 506-87-6
Molecular Weight: 96.09
Chemical Formula: (NH4)2CO3
Product Codes: 931
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Ammonium Carbonate 506-87-6 100% Yes
Inhalation: Dust may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs.
Ammonia vapors released upon decomposition may cause irritation of the upper
respiratory tract, with coughing, vomiting, and redness to the mucous membranes.
Higher concentrations (> 1000 ppm) may cause restlessness, tightness in the
chest, pulmonary edema, weak pulse, and cyanosis.
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. Causes burning or serious burns if decontamination is
delayed.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. Causes burning or
serious burns if decontamination is delayed.
Chronic Exposure: No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing lung
disease may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Generation of ammonia gas may 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
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Store below 30C. 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.
Airborne Exposure Limits: For Ammonia: - OSHA
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) -
50 ppm- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) -25 ppm (TWA), 35 ppm (STEL)
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A
Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded
and engineering controls are not feasible, a full facepiece respirator with an
ammonia/methylamine cartridge 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. For emergencies or instances where the
exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure,
air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect
workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots,
gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where
dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance: Colorless crystal or white powder.
Odor: Strong ammonia-like odor.
Solubility: Soluble in water, decomposes in hot water
Specific Gravity: 1.50 @ 20C/4C
pH: 9.0 (100g/L H2O)
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: @ 760 mm Hg (Decomposes)
Melting Point: 58C (136F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 760 @ 60C (140F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage. Becomes unstable upon exposure to air and converts into ammonium
bicarbonate. This process liberates ammonia and carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning may produce ammonia, carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides. Contact with water or prolonged
contact with air may liberate ammonia.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Sodium hypochlorate, acids and acid salts, iron salts,
zinc, alkaloids, aluminum and calomel, sodium nitrate and nitrites. Corrosive to
nickel, copper and other alloys.
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to heat, prolonged exposure to air, contact
with water, and incompatibles.
For Ammonium Carbonate, Oral rat LD50: 2150 mg/kg
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Ammonium Carbonate (506-87-6) No No None
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:96 Hr LC50 fathead minnow: 37 mg/L
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of a hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal requirements. 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.
Not regulated.
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Ammonium Carbonate (506-87-6) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Ammonium Carbonate (506-87-6) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Ammonium Carbonate (506-87-6) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Ammonium Carbonate (506-87-6) 5000 No No
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