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Date of Issue : Mar 2000 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : AMMONIUM SULPHATE Other Names : DIAMMONIUM SULPHATE; SULPHURIC ACID DIAMMONIUM SALT UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Fertilizers, water treatment, fermentation, fireproofing compositions, viscose rayon, tanning, food additive.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Brownish-grey to white crystals, odourless. Formula : (NH4)2SO4 Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.77 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A ( ) Solubility in water : Sol. g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Insoluble in ethyl alcohol, acetone, carbon disulfide. Melting point: 513 deg C (closed system) with decomposition, 147 deg C (open system). Bulk density:0.4 - 0.6 g/cm3. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
If swallowed, may cause considerable gastric upset, ulceration or haemorrhage of the G.I. tract and diarrhea. Systemic ammonia poisoning is possible if sufficient absorption occurs. Eye
Moderately irritating to the eyes. Skin
Mildly irritating to th4e skin. Inhaled
May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May cause respiratory tract irritation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause permanent eye damage.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If swallowed, dilute with water and immediately induce vomiting. Never give fluids or induce vomiting if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Get immediate medical attention.
Eye
Immediately rinse eyes with running water for 15 minutes. If irritation develops, get medical attention.
Skin
Wash affected areqas with soap and water. Remove and launder contaminated clothing before reuse. if irritation develops, get medical attention.
Inhaled
Move to fresh air. Aid in breathing, if necessary, and get immediate medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral TDLo (human) : 1500 mg/kg. Oral LD50 (rat) : 2840 mg/kg. Oral LD50 (mouse) : 640 mg/kg. Oral LDLo (domestic animal) : 3500 mg/kg. Intestinal LD50 (mouse) : 620 mg/kg.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
ACGIH TLV : 10 mg/m3 (nuisance dust).
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to keep airbourne concentrations below exposure standard.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear chemical goggles, rubber gloves, body-covering clothing, rubber boots, and an approved dust respirator in dusty areas.
3.4 Flammability
Material is non-flammable. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, dry location. Avoid long storage periods as it may cause caking. Avoid temperatures above 282 deg C - decomposes with release of ammonia and sulfur trioxide. Keep away from strong oxidizers, bases, chlorates, and nitrates.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name AMMONIUM SULPHATE Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing including respiratory protection if risk on inhalation of dusts. Avoid raising dust.
Contain spill and place in suitable containers for disposal.
Disposal
Gently mix with copious amounts of water (to hydrolyze, neutralize) and dispose of the material under water polution preventing law or relevant regulations. Dispose according to all local, state, and federal regulations. Do not discharge into waterways or sewer systems without proper authority. Dispose used containers to a licensed facility - recommend crushing or other means to prevent unauthorised reuse.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Non-flammable material. Decomposes above 282 deg C forming ammonia and sulfur trioxide.
Extinguishing Media
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. Use water fog, foam, CO2, or dry chemical extinguishing media. In case of fire, remove personnel and move upwind of fire. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Fish toxicity: Mosquitofish TDm: 1290 ppm/96hr (very low toxic). Daphnia magna TLm: 292 ppm/96hr (very low toxic).
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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