SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to the UN GHS revision 9
Version: 1.0
Creation Date: July 15, 2019
Revision Date: July 15, 2019
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1GHS Product identifier
| Product name | Ammonium sulphate |
1.2Other means of identification
| Product number | - |
| Other names | Ammonium sulfate;Ammonium Sulfate; |
1.3Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
| Identified uses | Industrial and scientific research use. |
| Uses advised against | no data available |
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1Classification of the substance or mixture
2.2GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) | No symbol. |
| Signal word | No signal word |
| Hazard statement(s) | none |
| Precautionary statement(s) |
| Prevention | none |
| Response | none |
| Storage | none |
| Disposal | none |
2.3Other hazards which do not result in classification
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1Substances
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
| Ammonium sulphate | Ammonium sulphate | 7783-20-2 | 231-984-1 | 100% |
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled
Move the victim into fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and consult a doctor immediately. Do not use mouth to mouth resuscitation if the victim ingested or inhaled the chemical.
Following skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a doctor.
Following eye contact
Rinse with pure water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
4.2Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
4.3Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR if necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on the left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Ammonia and related compounds
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1Suitable extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
5.2Specific hazards arising from the chemical
5.3Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing mist, gas or vapours.Avoid contacting with skin and eye. Use personal protective equipment.Wear chemical impermeable gloves. Ensure adequate ventilation.Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
6.2Environmental precautions
Prevent further spillage or leakage if it is safe to do so. Do not let the chemical enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
6.3Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
SRP: Wastewater from contaminant suppression, cleaning of protective clothing/equipment, or contaminated sites should be contained and evaluated for subject chemical or decomposition product concentrations. Concentrations shall be lower than applicable environmental discharge or disposal criteria. Alternatively, pretreatment and/or discharge to a permitted wastewater treatment facility is acceptable only after review by the governing authority and assurance that "pass through" violations will not occur. Due consideration shall be given to remediation worker exposure (inhalation, dermal and ingestion) as well as fate during treatment, transfer and disposal. If it is not practicable to manage the chemical in this fashion, it must be evaluated in accordance with EPA 40 CFR Part 261, specifically Subpart B, in order to determine the appropriate local, state and federal requirements for disposal.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
7.2Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
Biological limit values
8.2Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
8.3Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Wear tightly fitting safety goggles with side-shields conforming to EN 166(EU) or NIOSH (US).
Skin protection
Wear fire/flame resistant and impervious clothing. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection
If the exposure limits are exceeded, irritation or other symptoms are experienced, use a full-face respirator.
Thermal hazards
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
| Physical state | Solid. Orthorhombic crystals or white granules. |
| Colour | White or brown orthorhombic crystals |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting point/freezing point | 280°C |
| Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 330°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flammability | no data available |
| Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit | no data available |
| Flash point | no data available |
| Auto-ignition temperature | Not flammable (USCG, 1999) |
| Decomposition temperature | no data available |
| pH | pH = 5.5 (0.1 M aqueous solution) |
| Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol |
| Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | log Pow = 0.48. Temperature:25 °C. |
| Vapour pressure | 0 hPa. Temperature:25 °C. |
| Density and/or relative density | 1.77. Temperature:25 °C. |
| Relative vapour density | no data available |
| Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1Reactivity
Dissolves in water with evolution of some heat.
10.2Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3Possibility of hazardous reactions
AMMONIUM SULFATE is acidic in aqueous solution. When a little ammonium sulfate is added to fused potassium nitrite, a vigorous reaction occurs attended by flame [Mellor 2:702 1946-47].
10.4Conditions to avoid
10.5Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
10.6Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of /sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and ammonia/.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 - rat (male/female) - 4 250 mg/kg bw.
- Inhalation: LC50 Guinea pig inhalation 900 mg/cu m for 8 hr
- Dermal: LD50 - rat (male/female) - > 2 000 mg/kg bw.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
STOT-single exposure
STOT-repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (previous name: Salmo gairdneri) - 53 mg/L - 96 h. Remarks:Ammonium sulphate.
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50 - Ceriodaphnia acanthina - 121.7 mg/L - 48 h. Remarks:Ammonium sulphate.
- Toxicity to algae: EC50 - Chlorella vulgaris - ca. 1 605 mg/L - 5 d.
- Toxicity to microorganisms: EC20 - activated sludge, domestic - 1 050 mg/L - 30 min. Remarks:Respiration rate.
12.2Persistence and degradability
12.3Bioaccumulative potential
12.4Mobility in soil
12.5Other adverse effects
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1UN Number
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.2UN Proper Shipping Name
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.3Transport hazard class(es)
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.4Packing group, if applicable
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.5Environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: No | IMDG: No | IATA: No |
14.6Special precautions for user
14.7Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
| Ammonium sulphate | Ammonium sulphate | 7783-20-2 | 231-984-1 |
| European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. |
| EC Inventory | Listed. |
| United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. |
| China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Not Listed. |
| New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. |
| Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. |
| Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. |
| Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. |
| Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) | Listed. |
SECTION 16: Other information
Information on revision
| Creation Date | July 15, 2019 |
| Revision Date | July 15, 2019 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
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