THATCHER COMPANY -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00F023550
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:12/13/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F023550
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:THATCHER COMPANY
Address:1900 FORTUNE RD
Box:27407
City:SALT LAKE CITY
State:UT
ZIP:84127
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(801)972-4587
Emergency Phone Num:(801)972-4587
CAGE:FO911
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:THATCHER CHEMICAL CO
Address:1905 FORTUNE RD
Box:27407
City:SALT LAKE CITY
State:UT
ZIP:84127
Country:US
Phone:801-972-4587
CAGE:6A626
Company Name:THATCHER COMPANY
Box:27407
City:SALT LAKE CITY
State:UT
ZIP:84127
Phone:(801) 972-4587
CAGE:FO911

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, AQUA AMMONIA
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 57.6%
Other REC Limits:25 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION,& SEVERE BURNS.
     SN/EYES: SEVERE BURNS. INGESTION: HARMFUL/FATAL, GASTROINTESTINAL
    TRACT,SEVERE BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:<ONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION, SEVERE BURNS.
    SKIN/EYES: SEVERE BURNS. SKIN/EYES: SEVERE BURNS. INGESTION:
    HARMFUL, FATAL, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, SEVERE BURNS.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
    COOL WATER FOR 15 MIN. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE SEVERAL
    GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK FOLLOWED BY DILUTE VINEGAR OR CITRUS
    JUICE. DON'T IN DUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTIONIN ALL
    CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, ETC.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR & SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE RELEASES TOXIC AMMONIA
    GAS WHEN HEATED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA.
    NEUTRALIZE SPILL/ABSORB W/DIATOMACEOUS EARTH. DIKE/PUMP INTO
    POLYETHYLENE DRUMS. NEUTRALIZE ANY RESIDUE LIQUID/ABSORB INTO
    DIATOMACEOUS EARTH/SHOVEL DIATOMACEO E ARTH INTO POLYETHYLENE
    DRUMS. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:VINEGAR (DILUTE ACETIC ACID)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A COOL PLACE, AWAY FROM HEAT.
    WHEN OPENING THE CONTAINER, LOOSEN CAP OR BUNG CAREFULLY TO RELEASE
    ANY PRESSURE THAT MAY HAVE BUILT UP.
Other Precautions:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID
    CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRATOR APPROVED FOR AMMONIA.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Spec Gravity:0.90
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, WATER-WHITE LIQUID W/SHARP PUNGENT AMMONIA
    ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. WASTE. AQUA AMMONIA (D002, D003).

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