POLY RESEARCH CORPORATION -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-01-018-6726
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:03/23/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-018-6726
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLY RESEARCH CORPORATION
Address:125 CORPORATE DRIVE
City:HOLTSVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11742
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-758-0460
Emergency Phone Num:516-758-0460
CAGE:64713
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLY RESEARCH CORP
Address:125 CORPORATE DR
Box:City:HOLTSVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11742
Country:US
CAGE:5F238
Company Name:POLY RESEARCH CORPORATION
Address:125 CORPORATE DRIVE
Box:City:HOLTSVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11742-2007
Country:US
Phone:516-758-0460
CAGE:64713

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

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

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: PROLONGED EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE CORNEA AND BLINDNESS MAY OCCUR. SKIN
    CONTACT: MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. INHALATION:
    INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRI TATION OR BURNS OF THE
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA OR LUNG INFLAMMATION.
    INGESTION: MAY BE FATAL, HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARD. MANUFACTURER MADE NO
    STATEMENT ON EFFECTS OF REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. INHA LATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL A PHYSICIAN. GIVE
    OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN A PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE
    MODE. DO NOT GET WATER IN CONTAINERS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY PUGENT ODOR-CORROSIVE MATERIAL.
    GIVES OFF FLAMMABLE VAPORS, VAPORS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH
    AIR. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. STOP LEAK IF IT CAN BE DONE WITH OUT RISK.
    VENTILATE AREA. CAREFULLY NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH DILUTE HYDROCHLORIC
    ACID. FLUSH AREA WITH FL OODING AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN CORROSIVE-PROOF AREA. STORE BELOW 25C.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 25 PPM, A
    CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH AMMONIA/AMINE CARTRIDGE AND
    DUST/MIST FILTER IS RECOMMEND ED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, SCBA IS
    ADVISED.
Ventilation:GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH & EMERGENCY SHOWER. APRON OR
    CLOTHING TO PROTECT SKIN. FACE SHIELD
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:83.0F,28.3C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-108F,-78C
Vapor Pres:720 @ 80F
Vapor Density:1.2 (AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.90
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:STRONG, ACRID, SUFFOCATING ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS, FOOD PRODUCTS, DIMETHYL
    SULFATE, BRASS, BRONZ.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA GAS

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

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

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