AMMONIUM CHLORIDE | ICSC: 1051 (December 2000) |
Sal ammoniac |
CAS #: 12125-02-9 |
EC Number: 235-186-4 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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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 | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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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. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from ammonium nitrate and potassium chlorate. Dry. | |
PACKAGING | |
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE | ICSC: 1051 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: NH4Cl |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 10 mg/m3, as TWA; 20 mg/m3 as STEL |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: Xn; R: 22-36; S: (2)-22 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (JECFA Evaluation)