SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP. -- AMMONIUM CARBONATE, ACS  -- 6810-00-234-8358
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM CARBONATE, ACS
MSDS Date:02/28/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8358
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:310-516-8000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Emergency Phone Num:310-516-8000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:C.A. EISENHARD
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CARBONATE	(SARA III)
CAS:506-87-6
RTECS #:BP1925000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITATION, POSSIBLE CHEMICAL
    BURNS. EYE:IRRITATION,EDEMA. INHALATION: IRRITATION OF NOSE,
    THROAT. SEVERE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE WHEEZING, CHEST PAIN AND DELAYED
    PULMONARY EDEMA.INGESTION:NAUSEA, VO MITING, AND GASTRIC
    IRRITATION. SEVERE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE GI PERFORATION.
    CHRONIC:CORNEAL EDEMA,SKIN IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:BURNS AND REDNESS OF SKIN.
    EYE:PAIN,REDNESS, IRRITATION AND CORNEAL EDEMA. INGESTION:NAUSEA,
    VOMITING. INHALATION:IRRITATION OF NOSE,THOAT, WHEEZING AND CHEST
    PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST-SHOULD A VERY LARGE AMOUNT BE INGESTED, DILUTE BY
    RAPIDLY GIVING LARGE AMOUNTS OF MILK OR WATER. INDUCE VOMITING AND
    CONTINUE GIVING FLUIDS UNTIL VOMITUS IS CLEAR. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    EYE-FLUSH W ITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONTACT PHYSICIAN IF
    IRRITATION OCCURS. SKIN-WASH ALL AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP & WATER.
    INHALE-MOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION OCCURS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
    DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:MAKE SURE ALL PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE
    CLEAN-UP FOLLOW GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. SWEEP OR SHOVEL
    UP SPILLED PRODUCT. WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT AVAILABLE,
    WEAR A DUST RESPIRATOR.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. LONG TERM STORAGE MAY RESULT IN CAKING.
    MINIMIZE DERMAL CONTACT AND PREVENT EYE CONTACT.
Other Precautions:AMMONIUM CARBONATE IS VERY TOXIC INTRAVENOUSLY. ORAL
    TOXICITY IS NOT FULLY KNOWN. USE CAUTION, KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD. WASH
    HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF DUST IS BEING GENERATED, USE A NIOSH APPROVED
    HALF-FACE PIECE MECHANICAL FILTER RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED IN VENTILATED AREAS WHERE
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG-SLEEVED CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES SUCH AS
    WASHING BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:136F,58C
Spec Gravity:1.5
pH:ALKLN
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALLINE POWDER, AMMONIA ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS,HYPOCHLORITE SOLN,SALTS OF IRON,ZINC,ALUMINUM, ACID SALTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, DECOMPOSES ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA AND CARBONDIOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE THE PRODUCT IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL, IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULLATIONS.

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