SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- A9516 AMMONIUM CARBONATE  -- 6850-00F054585
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:A9516 AMMONIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:07/11/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F054585
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CARBONATE	    *97-3*
CAS:506-87-6
RTECS #:BP1925000
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 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:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL
    IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
    MINS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY.
    INGESTION: WASH  OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAINMEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING
    FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL GOGGLES, RUBBER
    BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR
    WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPL ETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL,
    DRY PLACE. AIR SENSITIVE. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN &
    CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN
    NONVENTILATED AREAS/FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE THE ACGIH TLV.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISPOSAL: THE HYDROLYSIS & NEUTRALIZATION REACTIONS MAY GENERATE
    HEAT & FUMES WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY THE RATE OF ADDITION.

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

Vapor Density:2.7
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CHUNKS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID SALTS, SALTS OF ZINC & IRON, ALKALOIDS, ALUM, TARTAR EMETIC &
    CALOMEL, STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY DECOMPOSE ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES, CO, CO2, AMMONIA

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LARGE STIRRED EXCESS OF WATER.
    ADJUST PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE INSOLUBLE SOLIDS/LIQUIDS & PACKAGE
    THEM FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. FLUSH AQUEOUS SOLUTION DOWN THE DRAIN
    W/PLENTY OF WATER. DIS POSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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