BASF CORPORATION CHEMICALS DIV. -- AMMONIUM SULFATE (GRANULAR) -- 8720-00F009643
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:AMMONIUM SULFATE (GRANULAR) MSDS Date:12/02/1988 FSC:8720 NIIN:00F009643 === Responsible Party === Company Name:BASF CORPORATION CHEMICALS DIV. Address:100 CHERRY HILL ROAD City:PARSIPPENY State:NJ ZIP:07054 Info Phone Num:(409) 238-6100 Emergency Phone Num:(201) 316-3000 Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:M&M LANDSCAPING CAGE:0PK40 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:BASF CORPORATION Address:100 CHERRY HILL ROAD, BLDG 119-2 City:PARSIPPANY State:NJ ZIP:07054 Country:US Phone:201-316-3000 OR 800-424-3900 CAGE:0PK40 Company Name:M&M LANDSCAPING CAGE:34612 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:AMMONIUM SULFATE (2:1), DIAMMONIUM SULFATE; SULFURIC ACID, DIAMMONIUM SALT CAS:7783-20-2 RTECS #:BS4500000 Fraction by Wt: 100% ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RATS): 3.0 G/KG Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO THE MEMBRANES OF RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: IRRITATE THE MEMBRANES OF THE G.I. TRACT, GASTRIC UPSET, ULCERATION, HEMMORRHAGE OF THE G.I. TRACT, & DI ARRHEA. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO MEMBRANES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: IRRITATE THE MEMBRANES OF THE G.I. TRACT, GASTRIC UPSET, ULCERATION, HEMMORRHAGE OF G.I. TRACT & DIA RRHEA, SYSTEMIC AMMONIA POISONING. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: WASH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DILUTE W/WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. NEVE R GIVE FLUIDS OR INDUCE VOMITING IF THEVICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS OR HAVING CONVULSIONS. GET MED ATTN. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. AID BREATHING. GET MED ATTN. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL Fire Fighting Procedures:GOOD FIREFIGHTING PRACTICE DICTATES THE USE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & TURN OUT GEAR. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:SPILLS SHOULD BE CONTAINED & PLACED IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:ALL LABELED PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING, STORING, & TRANSPORTING EMPTY CONTAINERS DUE TO PRODUCT RESIDUES. Other Precautions:DON'T REUSE CONTAINERS UNLESS THEY ARE PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED & RECONDITIONED. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR AS NECESSARY. Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAINS, SAFETY SHOWERS, COVERALLS, APRON, BOOTS. Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. Supplemental Safety and Health SYSTEMIC AMMONIA POISONING IS POSSIBLE IF SUFFICIENT ABSORPTION OCCURS. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Spec Gravity:65 Solubility in Water:77G/100G Appearance and Odor:WHITE, CRYSTALLINE SOLID. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZERS, BASES, CHLORATES, NITRATES Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, SULFUR TRIOXIDE ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. INCINERATE OR BURY IN A LICENSED FACILITY. DON'T DISCHARGE INTO WATERWAYS OR SEWER SYSTEMS W/O PROPER AUTHORITY. RECOMMEND CRUSHING OR OTHER MEANS TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZEDREUSE. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.