Ammonium Acetate msds - Laboratory Chemicals

· 1 Identification of substance:

· 2 Composition/Data on components:

Chemical characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Ammonium acetate (CAS# 631-61-8), 100%
Identification number(s):
EINECS Number: 211-162-9

· 3 Hazards identification

Hazard description: · Not applicable
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Not applicable

· 4 First aid measures

After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
After swallowing Seek medical treatment.
Information for doctor
The following symptoms may occur:
Gastric or intestinal disorders.
Nausea

· 5 Fire fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Ammonia
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.

· 6 Accidental release measures

Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically.
Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

· 7 Handling and storage

Handling
Information for safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
No special measures required.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

· 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
Not required.
Additional information: No data
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.

· 9 Physical and chemical properties:

· 10 Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
Materials to be avoided:
Oxidizing agents
Acids
Water/moisture
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous products of decomposition:
Nitrogen oxides
Carbon monoxide
Ammonia

· 11 Toxicological information

Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Powder: irritant effect
on the eye: Powder: irritant effect
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Other than potential irritation (see above), no information on illness or injury from acute or chronic exposure to this product is available.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

· 12 Ecological information:

General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

· 13 Disposal considerations

Product:
Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

· 14 Transport information

Not a hazardous material for transportation.

DOT regulations:
Hazard class: None
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: None
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: None
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: None
Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications.

· 15 Regulations

Product related hazard informations:
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory.
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.

· 16 Other information:

Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet

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