Ammonium chloride SDS
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name： Ammonium chloride
- CAS： 12125-02-9
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses： For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against： none
Company Identification
- Company：Chemicalbook.in
- Address：5 vasavi Layout Basaveswara Nilayam Pragathi Nagar Hyderabad, India -500090
- Telephone：+91 9550333722
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Oral
Eye irritation, Category 2
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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Pictogram(s)
- Signal word Warning
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
none
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substance
- Chemical name: Ammonium chloride
- Common names and synonyms: Ammonium chloride
- CAS number: 12125-02-9
- EC number: 235-186-4
- Concentration: 100%
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of necessary first-aid measures
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention .
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Inhalation of fumes irritates respiratory passages. Ingestion irritates mouth and stomach. Fumes are irritating to eyes. Contact with skin may cause irritation. (USCG, 1999)
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR if necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on the left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Ammonia and related compounds
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic and irritating ammonia and hydrogen chloride gases may form in fire. Behavior in Fire: May volatilize and condense on cool surfaces. (USCG, 1999)
Special protective actions for fire-fighters
In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
Environmental precautions
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Accidental release measures. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.; Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.; Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Separated from ammonium nitrate and potassium chlorate. Dry.Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Hygroscopic.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
TLV: 10 mg/m3, as TWA; 20 mg/m3 as STEL
no data available
Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wear safety spectacles.
Protective gloves.
Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
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Physical state：
Solid. Fine crystalline powder, homogeneous.
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Colour：
White.
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Odour：
Odorless
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Melting point/freezing point：
338 °C.
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Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range：
520°C(lit.)
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Flammability：
Noncombustible Solid
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Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit：
Not flammable
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Flash point：
75°C(lit.)
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Auto-ignition temperature：
no data available
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Decomposition temperature：
338°C
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pH：
pH of aqueous solution (25 deg C): 1% 5.5; 3% 5.1; 10% 5.0
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Kinematic viscosity：
no data available
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Solubility：
37 % (NIOSH, 2016)
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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water：
log Pow = -3.2. Temperature:25 °C.
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Vapour pressure：
1.3 hPa. Temperature:160 °C.
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Density and/or relative density：
1.53. Temperature:25 °C.
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Relative vapour density：
1.9 (vs air)
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Particle characteristics：
no data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and irritating fumes (nitrogen oxides, ammonia and hydrogen chloride). The solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts violently with ammonium nitrate and potassium chlorate. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks copper and its compounds.
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Acidic salts, such as AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydrogen ions and have pH's of less than 7.0. They react as acids to neutralize bases. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of inorganic acids, inorganic oxoacids, and carboxylic acid. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible. Many of these compounds catalyze organic reactions.
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products
Melting point: 338 deg C (sublimes)
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 - rat (male/female) - 1 410 mg/kg bw. Remarks:Slope factor = 1.36.
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: LD50 - rat (male/female) - > 2 000 mg/kg bw.
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (previous name: Salmo gairdneri) - 42.91 mg/L - 96 h. Remarks:Ammonium chloride.
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50 - Ceriodaphnia acanthina - 98.5 mg/L - 48 h. Remarks:Ammonium chloride.
- Toxicity to algae: EC50 - Chlorella vulgaris - 2 700 mg/L - 18 d.
- Toxicity to microorganisms: EC20 - activated sludge, domestic - 850 mg/L - 30 min. Remarks:Respiration rate.
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN Number
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: Yes
IMDG: Yes
IATA: Yes
Special precautions for user
no data available
Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/