ASHLAND CHEMICAL, INC. SUBS. OF ASHLAND OIL, INC. -- AQUA AMMONIA 26 DEG  -- 6810-00-222-9643
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AQUA AMMONIA 26 DEG
MSDS Date:01/29/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9643
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL, INC. SUBS. OF ASHLAND OIL, INC.
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3333
Emergency Phone Num:800-274-5263
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 61%
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 39%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION,
    REDNESS, TEARING, BLURRED VISION, SEVERE OR PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
    SKIN: IRRITATION, BLISTERS AND BURNS. INGEST: NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIARRHEA, IRRITATION AND BURNS TO STOM ACH, MOUTH, THROAT. INHALE:
    LUNG IRRITATION, COUGH, DIFFICULTY BREATHING. CHRONIC: PULMONARY
    EDEMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS!
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:EYE: WASH THOROUGHLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN.
    SPEED IS ESSENTIAL. SKIN: WASH IMMEDIATELY W/ WATER. DO NOT APPLY
    OINTMENTS OR COVER BURNS WITH DRESSING. INHALE: GET TO FRESH AIR.
    IF UNCON SCIOUS, APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. INGEST: DRINK WATER
    AND MILK OF MAGNESEA. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IN ALL CASES.

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

Lower Limits:16.0
Upper Limits:25.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE OR EXPLODE
    DUE TO PRESSURE BUILD-UP WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL:NEUTRALIZE & MOP UP SOLUTION.
    LARGE SPILL:PERSONS NOT WEARING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
    EXCLUDED FROM AREA OF SPILL UNTIL CLEAN-UP IS COMPLETED. STOP SPILL
    AT SOURCE.DIKE TO PREVENT S PREADING.PUMP TO SALVAGE TANK.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN
    EMPTIED, SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES. ALL
    HAZARD PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED.

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

Respiratory Protection:IN AREAS OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS, SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS MUST BE USED. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED
    WHEN CONCENTRATION IS UNKNOWN OR EXPOSURE IS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD.
Ventilation:VENTILATION NECESSARY TO MEET THE OSHA TLV MUST BE
    PROVIDED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, BUTYL RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES OR SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. PROTECTIVE SUIT
    AND BOOTS. GARMENTS WORN BENEATH OUTER CLOTHING SHOULD BE MADE OF
    COTTON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TAKE ALL PRACTICAL MEASURES NECESSARY TO AVOID CONTACT WITH AQUA
    AMMONIA. PERSONS SUBJECT TO AMMONIA EXPOSURE MUST NOT WEAR CONTACT
    LENSES.

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=26.7C, 80.F
Vapor Pres:755
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:0.897
pH:13.6
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1.0 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, HYPOCHLORITES, STRONG ALKALIES, BRASS, SILVER, COPPER,
    ALKALI METALS, IRON, METALLIC MERCURY.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HIGH TEMPERATURE DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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