Material Safety Data Sheet

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1 Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name: Ammonium Hydroxide 30 % Version: 5 Effective Date: 20 June, 2014 Supplier/ Manufacturer: Chemfax Products Ltd Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 5C4 Tel: Material Uses General chemical, degreaser, household cleaner 24 Hour Emergency Canutec (613) WHMIS This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR HMIS Ratings for this product are: Health 3, Flammability 0, Reactivity 1 Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS# % by weight Ammonium hydroxide See Section 8 for information on permissible exposure limits and threshold limit values Section 3. Hazards Identification Physical State and Appearance Hazard Summary Routes of Exposure Potential Acute Health Effects Clear, colourless liquid with strong, pungent, irritating ammonia odour Corrosive, toxic Skin and eye contact, inhalation, ingestion Skin: Corrosive. Causes burns and irritation. Eyes: Corrosive. Vapours cause pain and irritation to the eyes. Splashes may cause severe irritation and possible eye damage. Eye contact may cause blindness. Inhalation: May be fatal if inhaled. Inhalation of mists and Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 1 of 6 June 20, 2014

2 vapours may be irritating to the respiratory tract. Brief exposure to 5000 ppm can be fatal. May aggravate existing respiratory conditions. Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. Corrosive. May cause severe pain in the mouth, chest and abdomen, leading to cough, vomiting and collapse. Gastric or oesophageal perforation may occur and lung irritation or oedema may occur as a delayed effect. Ingestion of as little as 3 4 ml may be fatal. Medical Conditions Respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema Aggravated by Exposure and chronic nose, sinus or throat conditions See Toxicological Information Section 11 Additional Hazard Corrosive effects on the skin and eyes may be delayed, and Identification Remarks damage may occur without the sensation or onset of pain. Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion Notes to Physician Additional First Aid Remarks Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Flush area with water. If irritation persists seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse. Remove victim to fresh air. If there is difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention. Give two glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. Lay victim on left side to prevent aspiration of any vomit. Seek immediate medical attention. Treatment based on sound judgment of physician and individual reactions of patient. Pulmonary oedema may be delayed. Injury may be more severe than would be indicated on early presentation Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures Flammability of Non flammable the Product Flash Point Not applicable Explosive Limits LEL: 16 % UEL: 25 % Auto Ignition 651 o C Temperature Static Discharge No Suitable Extinguishing Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding media Media Hazardous Ammonia and oxides of nitrogen Combustion Products Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 2 of 6 June 20, 2014

3 Precautions for Fire Fighting Fire fighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Use water spray to cool containers and structures exposed to fire. Flammable vapours may be evolved and accumulate in confined areas. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions Respiratory protection, chemical resistant gloves (neoprene), coveralls (rubber suit) and footwear (rubber boots) Environmental Do not allow any material to enter surface drains and water courses. Precautions Methods for Clean Up Ventilate area. Isolate hazard area and restrict access. Pump up spilt material. Residues can be neutralised with a dilute acid such as acetic acid. Neutralised waste should be placed in a suitable container for disposal. Section 7. Handling and Storage Handling Handle with care. Keep containers closed when not in use. Empty containers may contain residues. Storage Store in a cool dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight, heat, sparks and naked flames. Store away from incompatible materials. Storage temperature = < 25 o C Section 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Exposure Guidelines Ammonium hydroxide Exposure Controls Personal Protection Respiratory Skin Eyes Other TWA: 8 Hr STEL: 15 min Ceiling IDLH * 25 ppm 35 ppm 300 ppm ACGIH ACGIH * Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Local exhaust ventilation Air purifying respirator fitted with cartridges for Ammonia vapours Gloves neoprene, coveralls rubber, boots rubber Safety glasses Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State and Appearance Odour Threshold ph Clear, colourless liquid with strong, pungent, irritating ammonia odour 13.8 (29 % solution) Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 3 of 6 June 20, 2014

4 Boiling Point 47.8 o C Melting Point / Freezing point o C Evaporation Rate Vapour Density 0.6 Vapour Pressure o C Specific Gravity 0.90 Solubility in Water Completely soluble % Volatile Other Data Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability Hazardous Polymerisation Conditions to Avoid Materials to Avoid Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable Will not occur Direct sunlight. Excessive heat, open flames, and all ignition sources. Acids. Acrolein. Dimethyl sulphate. Halogens. Propylene oxide. Nitromethane. Silver oxide. Hydroreactive materials (eg. Oleum). Silver permanganate Ammonia. Oxides of nitrogen Section 11. Toxicological Information Principle Routes of Exposure Skin: Eyes: Inhalation: Ingestion: Additional Information Acute Toxicity Corrosive. Causes burns and irritation. Corrosive. Vapours cause pain and irritation to the eyes. Splashes may cause severe irritation and possible eye damage. Eye contact may cause blindness. May be fatal if inhaled. Inhalation of mists and vapours may be irritating to the respiratory tract. Brief exposure to 5000 ppm can be fatal. May aggravate existing respiratory conditions. May be fatal if swallowed. Corrosive. May cause severe pain in the mouth, chest and abdomen, leading to cough, vomiting and collapse. Gastric or oesophageal perforation may occur and lung irritation or oedema may occur as a delayed effect. Ingestion of as little as 3 4 ml may be fatal. Ammonium hydroxide LD50: 350 mg/kg (Rat, oral) LC50: 2000 ppm (Rat, inhalation) 4 hr LC50: 5.1 mg/l (Rat, inhalation) 1 hr Chronic Toxic Effects Respiratory system damage Carcinogenicity Not listed Reproductive Toxicity / Teratogenicity / Embryotoxicity / Mutagenicity known Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 4 of 6 June 20, 2014

5 Section 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD and COD Biodegradability / OECD Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation Special Remarks Ammonium hydroxide LC50: 5.9 mg/l (Pimephales promelas) 96 hr static This material is expected to be toxic to aquatic life. This material is not expected to bioaccumulate Section 13. Disposal Considerations Dispose of in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations Section 14. Transport Information TDG Classification Emergency Response Guide # Marine Pollutant Special Precautions Ammonia Solution, UN 2672, Class 8, Packing Group III ERG# 154 No Section 15. Regulatory Information Canada DSL Inventory TSCA WHMIS Hazard Class Additional Information All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) or exempt All components of this product are either on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory List or exempt D1B E Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 5 of 6 June 20, 2014

6 Section 16. Other Information Prepared by: Chemfax Products Ltd., Technical Department Date Prepared: January 13, 2012 Revision Date: June 20, 2014 Disclaimer Notice to reader To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. Chemfax Products Ltd. expressly disclaims all expressed or implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the product provided. Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 6 of 6 June 20, 2014