MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- AMMONIUM NITRATE  -- 6810-00-982-8180
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-982-8180
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM NITRATE (SOLUTION)  (SARA III)
CAS:6484-52-2
RTECS #:BR9050000
Fraction by Wt: >99%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MAY IRRIT MUC MEMBRANE;ING:MAY CAUSE
    DIZZ,BLOODY DIARRHEA;EYE/SKIN:MAY IRRIT,REDNESS,PAIN,ETC.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
    DIFFICULTY;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER/MILK.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER.GET MD IF IRRIT OCCURS ;EYES:FLUSH W/H*2O FOR 15
    MIN.GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/OXIDIZ ABLE SUBSTANCES MAY
    CAUSE EXTREMELY VIOLENT COMBUSTION.MAY SUPPORT COMBSTN II FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROP PROTCTV EQUIP.RMV IGNITION/HEAT
    SOURCES.SWEEP OR SCOOP UP & TRANSFR TO A CLOSD(METAL) CONTNR FOR
    RECLAMATION/DISPOSAL.ALTRNTVLY,SWEEP SPILL INTO A CONTNR & DISSOLV
    IN LG AMT OF H*2O.ADD SOD A ASH.MIX & NEUTRLZ W/6M-HCL.KEEP SLUDGE
    IN CNTNR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.DO NOT STORE
    ABOVE 130F.SEPERATE FM ORGANIC/OXIDIZABLE MATERIAL
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT;DANGER! STRONG OXIDZR.CONTCT W/OTHR MATL MAY CAUSE
    FIRE.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED:08-09-85 CONFORMS WITH OSHA HAZ COMM STD.AMM
    NITRATE DECOMPOSES @ 210C(410F)

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

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:1.7
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,COLORLESS CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCRS,MANY METAL & THEIR SALTS,ACETIC ACID,CORR MATL,KCLO3
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS NITRIC OXIDE FUMES ON DECOMP
    PT;MAY GIVE NH*3 W/ALKALI

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECTED WASTE AND/OR NEUTRALIZED SLUDGE IN
    CLOSED,PREFERABLY METAL CONTAINERS MAY BE SENT TO AN RCRA APPROVED
    WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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