BURGESS INC. -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, 28%  -- 6850-01-018-6726
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, 28%
MSDS Date:08/28/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-018-6726
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BURGESS INC.
Address:FOOT OF EXCHANGE STREET
City:FREEPORT
State:IL
ZIP:61032
Country:US
Info Phone Num:815-235-8000
Emergency Phone Num:815-235-8000
CAGE:0KXZ0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BURGESS INC
CAGE:09823
Company Name:BURGESS INC.
Address:FOOT OF EXCHANGE ST.
Box:City:FREEPORT
State:IL
ZIP:61032
Country:US
CAGE:0KXZ0

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 28%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE. TOXIC BY INGESTION.
    DESTRUCTION TO EYES, SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
    ARE NOT ESTABLISHED FOR THIS MATERIAL. HANDLE WITH THE CARE
    REQUIRED BY GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT ESTABLISHED.

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

First Aid:SKIN CONTACT: WASH AFFETCTED AREA WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. EYE CONTACT: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION, AS  NEEDED. INGESTION: DRINK 1 OR 2 GLASSESOF WATER.
    CALL PHYSICIAN. SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT IF DISCOMFORT PERSISTS.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS MUST WEAR SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULLY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPOR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,
    RUBBER BOOTS & GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND, VERMICULITE, SAWDUST & PUT
    IN A CONTAINER FOR FUTURE DISPOSAL. WASH & VENTILATE SPILL SITE
    AFTER PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL AT 20C. KEEP STORAGE
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INHALE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WIF NEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Spec Gravity:0.9
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS MOBILE LIQUID; SHARP ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT ESTABLISHED.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HIGH TEMPERATURE, FREE RADICAL
    SOURCES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CORRECT PH TO NEUTRAL. DISPOSE IN COMPLIANCE
    WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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