| Safety data sheet |
| According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC |
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| 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking |
| Identification of the product | ||
| Catalogue No.: | 823209 | |
| Product name: | Ammonia for synthesis | |
| Manufacturer/supplier identification | ||
| Company: |
Merck Ltd. 9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel: (662) 308 - 0218 |
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| 2. Composition/information on ingredients |
| CAS-No.: | 7664-41-7 | EC-Index-No.: | 007-001-00-5 | ||
| Molar mass: | 17.03 | EINECS-No.: | 231-635-3 | ||
| Molecular formula: | H3N | ||||
| 3. Hazards identification |
| Flammable. Toxic by inhalation. |
| 4. First aid measures |
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After inhalation: fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation. After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Dab with polyethylene glycol 400. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Immediately summon doctor. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Immediately summon eye specialist. |
| 5. Fire-fighting measures |
| Suitable extinguishing media: |
| In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood. |
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Extinguishing media not to be used: |
| water |
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Special risks: |
| Practically non-combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Formation of explosive mixtures possible with air. |
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Special protective equipment for fire fighting: |
| Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. |
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Other information: |
| Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater. |
| 6. Accidental release measures |
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Person-related precautionary measures: Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms. Procedures for cleaning / absorption: Stop flow of gas, move leaking cylinder to open air if without risk. Do not inhale vapours. |
| 7. Handling and storage |
| Handling: |
| Keep away from sources of ignition. Take measures to prevent electrostatic charging. |
| Storage: |
| Keep away from combustible materials and sources of ignition. At +15°C to +25°C. Accessible only for authorized persons. |
| 8. Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Specific control parameter | ||
| MAK Germany (max. workplace conc.) | ||
| Ammonia | 20 ml/m3 or 14 mg/m3 | |
| Personal protective equipment: | |
| Respiratory protection: | required when vapours/aerosols are generated. |
| Eye protection: | required |
| Hand protection: |
required Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier. |
| Industrial hygiene: | Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face after working with substance. Under no circumstances eat or drink at workplace. Work under hood . Do not inhale substance. |
| 9. Physical and chemical properties |
| Form: | gas | |||
| Colour: | colourless | |||
| Odour: | pungent | |||
| pH value | ||||
| at 17 g/l water | (20 °C) | 11.6 | ||
| Viscosity | dynamic | (20 °C) | 0.00982 mPa*s | |
| Melting temperature | -78 °C | |||
| Boiling temperature | -33 °C | |||
| Ignition temperature | 630 °C | |||
| Flash point | not available | |||
| Explosion limits | lower | 15 Vol% | ||
| upper | 28 Vol% | |||
| Vapour pressure | (20 °C) | 8.6 bar | ||
| Solubility in | water | (20 °C) | 340 g/l |
| 10. Stability and reactivity |
| Conditions to be avoided |
| no information available |
| Substances to be avoided |
| hydrogen fluoride , oxidizing gases , acids , strongly acidic gases , air |
| Hazardous decomposition products |
| nitrogen , hydrogen |
| Further information |
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Keep away from sources of ignition. formation of explosible mixtures upon expansion incompatible with various metals |
| 11. Toxicological information |
| Acute toxicity |
| LC50 (inhalation, rat): 1.28 mg/l /4 h |
| Subacute to chronic toxicity |
| An embryotoxic effect need not be feared when the threshold limit value is observed. |
| Further toxicological information |
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After inhalation: severe mucosal irritations Inhalation may lead to the formation of oedemas in the respiratory tract. After skin contact: Severe irritations. After eye contact: Burns. Risk of blindness! Other notes: Good warning effect due to low odour threshold. A risk occurs generally only after the tolerability limit is exceeded. |
| Further data |
| The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals. |
| 12. Ecological information |
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Ecotoxic effects: Biological effects: High aquatic toxicity. Harmful effect due to pH shift. Forms toxic mixtures in water, dilution measures notwithstanding. Further ecologic data: The following applies to ammonium ions in general: biological effects: fish: toxic as from 0.3 mg/l ; nourishment for fish: toxic as from 0.3 mg/l . Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil! |
| 13. Disposal considerations |
| Product: |
| There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. |
| Packaging: |
| Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled. |
| 14. Transport information |
| Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany) | ||||
| GGVS/GGVE class: | 2 | Number and letter: | ||
| ADR/RID class: | 2 | Number and letter: | ||
| Name of material: | 1005 AMMONIAK, WASSERFREI | |||
| River transport ADN/ADNR | |||
| not examined | |||
| Sea transport IMDG | ||||||
| IMDG class: | 2.3 | UN-No.: | 1005 | Packaging group: | ||
| Ems: | 2-08 | MFAG: | 725 | |||
| Correct technical name: | AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS | |||||
| Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR | |||||
| ICAO/IATA class: | 2.3/8 | UN/ID-No.: | 1005 | Packaging group: | |
| Correct technical name: | AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS | ||||
| The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered. |
| 15. Regulatory information |
| Labelling according to EC Directives | ||
| Symbol: | T | Toxic immediately and show this container or label. |
| R-phrases: | R 10-23 | Flammable. Toxic by inhalation. |
| S-phrases: | S 7/9-16-38-45 | Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). |
| EC-No.: | 231-635-3 | EC label |
| German regulations | ||
| Water pollution class | 2 | (polluting substance) |
| 16. Other information |
| Reason for alteration |
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Change in transport classification. General update. |
