Material Safety Data Sheet
Ammonium bicarbonate
ACC# 08784
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Ammonium bicarbonate
Catalog Numbers:
AC370930000, AC370930010, AC370930250
Synonyms:
Ammonium hydrogencarbonate
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
1066-33-7 | Ammonium bicarbonate |
| 213-911-5 |
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 22 36/37/38
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Appearance: colorless solid.
Not available.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Not available.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
Not published.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Ammonium bicarbonate | none listed |
none listed | none listed |
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Ammonium bicarbonate:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use
a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator when necessary.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: colorless
Odor: ammonia-like
pH: 8 (50 g/l H2O)
Vapor Pressure: 67hPa @20 deg C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:60 deg C
Solubility: 220 g/l (20°C)
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:CH5NO3
Molecular Weight:79.06
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizing agents, strong acids, nitrates, nitrites, alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ammonia.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 1066-33-7: BO8600000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1066-33-7:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
No data available.
Other Studies:
The toxicological properties have not been fully investigat
ed.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
No data available.
logPOW: -2.4
Environmental:
No information available.
Physical:
No information available.
Other:
Avoid entering into waters or underground water.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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IATA |
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IMO |
Canada TDG |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1066-33-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 1066-33-7: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 1066-33-7 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 1066-33-7 can be found on the following state right to know
lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1066-33-7: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 1066-33-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Exposure Limits
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 6/10/2003
Revision #0 Date: Original.
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