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Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
    Catalog
    Ammonium hydroxide
    Common Name/        A1195, A1069, A1076,    
    Number(s).
    A1187, A1197, A1198,
    Trade Name
    A1200, A1293, A1970,
    AM180
    Ammonium hydroxide
    CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
    Potential Chronic Health
    Effects        MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. [Ammonia, anhydrous].    
    TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
    DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
    The substance is toxic to upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes.
    Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or
    prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or
    prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of
    bronchial infection. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health
    by an accumulation in one or many human organs.

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Section 4. First Aid Measures
    Eye Contact        Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes,    
    keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately. Finish by rinsing
    thoroughly with running water to avoid a possible infection.
    Skin Contact        In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing    
    contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used.Wash
    clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
    Serious Skin Contact        Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate    
    medical attention.
    Inhalation        If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.    
    Get medical attention immediately.
    Serious Inhalation        Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or    
    waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
    resuscitation. WARNING: It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth
    resuscitation when the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Seek medical attention.
    Ingestion        If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by    
    mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical
    attention immediately.
    Serious Ingestion        Not available.    

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Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
    Flammability of the Product Non-flammable.
    Auto-Ignition Temperature Not applicable.
    Flash Points        Not applicable.    
    Flammable Limits        Not applicable.    
    Products of Combustion        Hazardous decomposition include Nitric oxide, and ammonia fumes    
    Fire Hazards in Presence of Not applicable.
    Various Substances
    Explosion Hazards in Presence Non-explosive in presence of open flames and sparks, of shocks.
    of Various Substances
    Fire Fighting Media        Not applicable.    
    and Instructions
    Special Remarks on        Not available.    
    Fire Hazards
    Special Remarks on Explosion Forms explosive compounds with many heavy metals such as silver, lead, zinc and their halide salts.
    Hazards        It can form shock sensitive compounds with halogens, mercury oxide, and siliver oxide.    
    Ammonium hydroxide

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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
    Small Spill        Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal    
    container. If necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid.
    Large Spill        Corrosive liquid. Poisonous liquid.    
    Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not get water
    inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray curtain to divert vapor drift. Use water spray
    assistance on disposal. Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid. Be careful that the
    product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local
    authorities.

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Section 7. Handling and Storage
    Precautions        Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable    
    respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
    Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as metals, acids.
    Storage        Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.    

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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
    Engineering Controls        Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below    
    their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the
    work-station location.
    Personal Protection        Face shield. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.    
    Gloves. Boots.
    Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be
    a Large Spill        used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a    
    specialist BEFORE handling this product.
    Exposure Limits        TWA: 25 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]    
    TWA: 50 STEL: 35 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
    TWA: 25 STEL: 35 from NIOSH
    Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
    Physical state and appearance Liquid.        Odor        Ammonia-like (Strong.)    
    Taste        Acrid.    
    Molecular Weight        35.05    
    Colorless.
    Color
    11.6 [Basic.] This is the actual pH in a 1 N
    pH (1% soln/water)
    solution.
    Boiling Point        31°C (87.8°F) - 38 C.    
    Melting Point        -69.2°C (-92.6°F)    
    Not available.
    Critical Temperature
    Specific Gravity        0.898 (Water = 1)    
    Vapor Pressure        287.9 kPa (@ 25°C)    
    Vapor Density        Not available    
    Volatility        Not available.    
    Odor Threshold        5 - 50 ppm as ammonia    
    Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.        Not available.    
    Not available.
    Ionicity (in Water)
    Dispersion Properties        See solubility in water    
    Solubility        Easily soluble in cold water.    
    Ammonium hydroxide

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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
    The product is stable.
    Stability
    Instability Temperature        Not available.    
    Conditions of Instability        Incompatible materials, high temperatures    
    Incompatibility with various        Highly reactive with metals.    
    Reactive with acids.
    substances
    Slightly reactive to reactive with oxidizing agents.
    Corrosivity        Extremely corrosive in presence of zinc, of copper.    
    Corrosive in presence of aluminum.
    Non-corrosive in presence of glass, of stainless steel(304), of stainless steel(316).
    Special Remarks on        Halogens, salts of silver and zinc, air and hydrocarbons, calcium, 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene,    
    Reactivity        chloroformamidinium nitrate, 2-chloronitrobenzene, chlorine azide, magnesium perchlorate, halogens or    
    interhalogens, iodine, potassium, nitrogen trichloride, potassium chlorate, nitryl chloride, chromyl chloride,
    chromium trioxide, trioxygen difluoride, selenium difluoride dioxide, nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen
    oxide, dinitrogen tetraoxide, oxygen, platinium, silver chloride, thiocarbonyl azide thiocyanate, sulfinyl chloride,
    thiotrithiazyl chloride, tetramethylammonium amide, tellurium tetrachloride, tellurium tetrabromide, silver (I)
    oxide, dichlorine oxide, silver nitrate, ethylene oxide, acetaldehyde, acrolein, boron, boron triiodide, bromine,
    bromine pentafluoride, fluorine, chloric acid, chlorine monoxide, chlorine trifluoride, chlorites, chlorosilane,
    chromic anhydride, ethylene dichloride, hydrogen bromide, hypochlorous acid, nitrogen peroxide, fluorine,
    some heavy metals (gold, silver, mercury), hexachloromelamine, hydrazine, alkali metals, nitrogen trifluoride,
    oxygen difluoride, phosphorous trioxide, potassium and arsine, potassium and phosphine, potassium and
    sodium nitrite, potassium ferricyanide, potassium mercuricyanide, sodium and carbon monoxide, stibine,
    sulfur, sulfur dichloride, tellurium hydropentachloride, trichloromelamine, Organic acids, amides, organic
    anhydrides, isocyanates, vinyl acetate, epichlorhydrin, aldehydes, Acrylic acid, chlorosulfonic acid, dimethyl
    sulfate, fluorine, gold + aqua regia, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, nitric acid,
    olelum, propiolactone, propylene oxide, silver nitrate, silver oxide + ethyl alcohol, nitromethane, silver
    permanganate, sulfuric acid, gold, mercury, and halide salts.. Forms explosive compounds with many heavy
    metals (silver, lead, zinc)
    Special Remarks on        Dissolves copper and zinc.    
    Corrosivity        Corrosive to aluminum and its alloys.    
    Corrosive to galvanized surfaces.
    Severe corrosive effect on brass and bronze
    Liquid Ammonia or Ammonium Hydroxide will attack some forms of plastics, rubber and coatings such as
    ABS, Acetal, Hytrel, Buna (Nitrile), Natural Rubber, LDPE, Nylon, Polycarbonate, Hypalon, and Viton.
    Polymerization        Will not occur.    

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Section 11. Toxicological Information
    Routes of Entry        Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.    
    Toxicity to Animals
    Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 350 mg/kg [Rat].
    Chronic Effects on Humans        MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. [Ammonium hydroxide].    
    May cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, skin, eyes.
    Other Toxic Effects on        Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeator), of ingestion, .    
    Humans        Hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation (lung corrosive).    
    Special Remarks on        Highly toxic to aquatic organisms    
    Toxicity to Animals
    Special Remarks on        May affect genetic material based on tests with microorganisms and animals.    
    Chronic Effects on Humans        May cause cancer (tumorigenic) based on animal data. No human data found at this time.    
    (Ammonia, anhydrous)
    Special Remarks on other        Acute Potential Health Effects:    
    Toxic Effects on Humans        Skin: Causes severe irritation. Causes skin burns. May cause deep, penetrating ulcers of the skin. Contact    
    with skin may cause staining, inflammation, and thickening of the skin.
    Eye: Contact with liquid or vapor causes severe burns and possible irreversible eye damage including
    corneal injury and cataracts.
    Inhalation: Causes severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty.
    May cause acute pulmonary edema, pneumoconiosis, fibrosis, and even coma. It is a respiratory stimulant
    when inhaled at lower concentrations. It may also affect behavior/central nervous system (convulsions,
    seizures, ataxia, tremor), cardiovascular system (increase in blood pressure and pulse rate).
    Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Affects the Gastrointestinal tract (burns, swelling of the lips, mouth, and
    Ammonium hydroxide
    larynx, throat constriction, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, shock, and may cause severe and permanent
    damage), liver, and urinary system (kidneys) May affect behavior (convulsions, seizures, ataxia, excitement).
    Chronic Potential Health Effects:
    Ingestion: May cause effects similar to those of acute ingestion.
    Inhalation: Repeated exposure to low concentrations may cause bronchitis with cough, phlegm, and/or
    shortness of breath. May also cause liver and kidney damage, and affect the brain, and blood.
    Eye: May cause corneal damage and the development of cataracts and glaucoma.
    Skin: Repeated skin contact to low concentrations may cause dryness, itching, and redness (dermatitis)

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Section 12. Ecological Information
    Ecotoxicity        Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 0.1 ppm 24 hours [Rainbow trout]. 8.2mg/l 96 hours [Fathead minnow]. 0.1    
    ppm 48 hours [Bluegill].
    BOD5 and COD        Not available.    
    Products of Biodegradation        Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products    
    may arise.
    Toxicity of the Products        The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.    
    of Biodegradation
    Special Remarks on the        Not available.    
    Products of Biodegradation

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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
    Waste Disposal        Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental    
    control regulations.

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Section 14. Transport Information
    DOT Classification        Class 8: Corrosive material    
    Identification        : Ammonia Solution UNNA: 2672 PG: III    
    Special Provisions for        Not available.    
    Transport
    DOT (Pictograms)

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Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
    Federal and State        Connecticut hazardous material survey.: Ammonium hydroxide    
    Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Ammonium hydroxide
    Regulations
    Illinois chemical safety act: Ammonium hydroxide
    New York release reporting list: Ammonium hydroxide
    Pennsylvania RTK: Ammonium hydroxide
    Massachusetts RTK: Ammonium hydroxide
    Massachusetts spill list: Ammonium hydroxide
    New Jersey: Ammonium hydroxide
    New Jersey spill list: Ammonium hydroxide
    New Jersey toxic catastrophe prevention act: Ammonium hydroxide
    Louisiana spill reporting: Ammonium hydroxide
    California Director's List of Hazardous Substances (8 CCR 339): Ammonium hydroxide
    TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ammonium hydroxide
    CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Ammonium hydroxide: 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
    California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
    California
    found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
    Proposition 65
    Warnings
    California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
    found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
    Other Regulations
    Ammonium hydroxide
    OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
    EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.(EINECS
    No. 215-647-6).
    Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
    China: Listed on National Inventory.
    Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
    Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI).
    Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
    Australia: Listed on AICS.
    WHMIS (Canada) CLASS E: Corrosive liquid.
    Other Classifications
    DSCL (EEC)        R34- Causes burns.        S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.    
    R50- Very toxic to aquatic organisms.        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).
    S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer
    to special instructions/Safety data sheets.
    Health Hazard
    HMIS (U.S.A.)        3 National Fire Protection    
    0 Flammability
    0 Association (U.S.A.)
    Fire Hazard
    2 0 Reactivity
    Health
    Reactivity
    0
    Specific hazard
    Personal Protection
    WHMIS (Canada)
    (Pictograms)
    DSCL (Europe)
    (Pictograms)
    TDG (Canada)
    (Pictograms)
    ADR (Europe)
    (Pictograms)
    Protective Equipment
    Gloves.
    Full suit.
    Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an
    approved/certified respirator or
    equivalent. Wear appropriate
    respirator when ventilation is
    inadequate.
    Ammonium hydroxide

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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