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AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
ICSC: 1051
Peer-Review Status: 04.12.2000 Validated
Sal ammoniac 
CAS #: 12125-02-9 RTECS #: BP4550000
EC #: 017-014-00-8
EINECS #: 235-186-4
 		    Formula: NH4Cl
Molecular mass: 53.5

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE      
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat.  Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin Redness.  Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety spectacles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Nausea. Sore throat. Vomiting.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
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.   
EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 22-36; S: (2)-22 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H1; F0; R0.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90G02.  		Separated from ammonium nitrate and potassium chlorate. Dry. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
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. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 10 mg/m³ as TWA; 20 mg/m³ as STEL; (ACGIH 1998). 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of dust or fume and by ingestion. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 520°C
Decomposes at 338°C
Density: 1.5 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 28.3
Vapour pressure, kPa at 160°C: 0.13   		The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (JECFA Evaluation)