DSM CHEMICALS AUGUSTA INC -- AMMONIUM SULFATE  -- 6810-01-310-6631
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-310-6631
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DSM CHEMICALS AUGUSTA INC
Address:NO. 1 COLUMBIA NITROGEN ROAD
Box:2451
City:AUGUSTA
State:GA
ZIP:30903
Country:US
Info Phone Num:404-823-4240
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
CAGE:NO408
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DSM CHEMICALS AUGUSTA INC
Address:NO. 1 COLUMBIA NITROGEN ROAD
Box:2451
City:AUGUSTA
State:GA
ZIP:30903
Country:US
Phone:404-823-4240
CAGE:NO408
Company Name:DSN CHEMICALS AUGUSTA INC
Address:NO 1 COLUMBIA NITROGEN RD
Box:City:AUGUSTA
State:GA
ZIP:30903
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300
CAGE:0JMC4
Company Name:INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC
Address:2540 BELLWOOD RD
Box:34365
City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23234
Country:US
Phone:804-275-9292
CAGE:8K073

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM SULFATE (SOLUTION)  (SARA III)
CAS:7783-20-2
RTECS #:BS4500000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL-MAN TDLO: 1500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION AND INGESTION MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION MAY CAUSE SORE THROAT, COUGHING, OR
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH.  INGESTION MAY CAUSE SORE THROAT, ABDOMINAL
    PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH ASTHMA MAY BE AT
    INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE TO AMMONIUM SULFATE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 TO 20 MIN. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.	SKIN: WASH WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.  INHALATION: PROVIDE FRESH AIR
    AND GET MEDICAL ATTEN TION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.	INGESTION:
    RINSE MOUTH AND DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISHING AGENT REQUIRED FOR TYPE OF FIRE
    SURROUNDING MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DO NOT SPRAY
    WATER DIRECTLY ON MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFUR OXIDES AND AMMONIA GASES MAY BE
    FORMED IN FIRES INVOLVING AMMONIUM SULFATE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN AND SWEEP UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED
    WHEN EXPOSURE LIMIT IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR NUISANCE DUST PROTECTION TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO AVOID CONTACT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS NEEDED TO PREVENT DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE
    SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
U/I: 50.00 LBS BAG EACH.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:455F,235C
Spec Gravity:1.77
Solubility in Water:77 G / 100 G WATER
Appearance and Odor:BROWNISH-GRAY TO WHITE CRYSTALS OR GRANULES.
    ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXYGEN, OXIDIZERS, PEROXIDES, POTASSIUM CHOORATE, POTASSIUM NITRATE,
    SODIUM NITRATE, METAL CHLORATES, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING ABOVE 100C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES AND AMMONIA GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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