11193 - AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

REVISION DATE: 23/8/96

SAFETY DATA SHEET AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:
PRODUCT NAME: APPLICATIONS: SUPPLIER: AMMONIUM CHLORIDE TO MAKE BRINE PT MILCHEM/BAKER HUGHES INTEQ THE GARDEN CENTRE, 6th FLOOR SUITE 07 CILANDAK COMMERCIAL ESTATE, JALAN CILANDAK K.K.O. PO BOX 7508, JAKARTA 12560 (62 21) 780 0737 (62 21) 780 1682

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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT NAME: AMMONIUM CHLORIDE CAS No.: 12125-02-9 CONTENT 60-100 % HEALTH: Xn RISK: 22, 36

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES:

INHALATION: INGESTION: SKIN: EYES: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Rest and keep warm. Get medical attention if adverse symptoms develop\persist. Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Contact physician if large quantity has been consumed or if adverse symptoms develop. Drink plenty of water to ease vomiting. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Fire can be extinguished using: Foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Water spray, fog or mist. Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: No specific fire fighting procedure given. UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May evolve toxic fumes in a fire.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: SMALL SPILLS: Flush to drains with copious amounts of water LARGE SPILLS: Contain and absorb spill with suitable inert material (Sand or Earth). Transfer to suitable container for disposal. Wash down residues with copious amounts of water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Avoid creating dust during use. Protective measures during handling are detailed in Section 8 of this Safety Data Sheet. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection" STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:

INGREDIENT NAME: AMMONIUM CHLORIDE CAS No.: 12125-02-9 STD: OES. LT EXP. 8 HRS: 10 mg/m3 ST EXP. 15 MIN: 20 mg/m3

INGREDIENT COMMENTS: OES = Occupational Exposure Standard. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

VENTILATION:

No specific ventilation requirements noted, except this product must not be used in a confined space without good ventilation.

RESPIRATORS: Exposure should be avoided\controlled by ventilation or extraction if exposure limits are likely to be exceeded. Wear suitable dust mask. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant gloves required for prolonged or repeated contact. EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times. HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

APPEARANCE: COLOUR: ODOUR/TASTE: SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: BOILING POINT (C, interval): MELT./FREEZ. POINT (C, interval): DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml): VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1): VAPOUR PRESSURE: EVAPORATION RATE: pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION: Solid. White. Odourless or no characteristic odour. Soluble in water. Soluble in: Alcohol. 520 PRESSURE: 340 1.53 TEMPERATURE (C): N.D.A N.D.A TEMPERATURE (C): 0 REFERENCE: N.D.A 2/4

11193 - AMMONIUM CHLORIDE FLASH POINT (C): AUTO IGNITION TEMP. (C): FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%): FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%): N/A N/A N/A N/A METHOD:

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

STABILITY: Hygroscopic

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Moisture, damp conditions. MATERIALS TO AVOID: Reacts violently with interhalogen compounds HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS: High temperatures generate: Chlorine.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

INHALATION: INGESTION: SKIN: EYES: May be harmful if inhaled in large quantities. Ingestion of large amounts causes nausea, vomiting and acidosis. Harmful by ingestion. May cause mild irritation Irritating to eyes.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Product is on PARCOM List A. UK OCNS Category 0. WATER HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: UK OCNS Category 0(E)

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

DISPOSAL METHODS: Dry landfill or dissolve in sufficient water to meet water authority requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

ROAD TRANSPORT: ROAD TRANSPORT NOTES: SEA TRANSPORT: UN No. SEA: IMDG CLASS: MARINE POLLUTANT: SEA TRANSPORT NOTES: AIR TRANSPORT: UN No., AIR:

Not Classified for Road Transport

N/A N/A No. Not Classified for Sea Transport

N/A

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11193 - AMMONIUM CHLORIDE ICAO CLASS: AIR TRANSPORT NOTES: N/A Not Classified for Air Transport

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

LABEL FOR SUPPLY:

RISK PHRASES: SAFETY PHRASES: UK REGULATORY REFERENCES:

R-22 Harmful if swallowed. R-36 Irritating to eyes. S-22 Do not breathe dust. Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

16. OTHER INFORMATION:

REVISION COMMENTS: Data Sheet conforms to CHIP Regulations.

REVISION DATE:

23/8/96

DATE:

20th May 1996

THIS SDS IS PRODUCED WITH SAFECHEM for WINDOWS

DISCLAIMER:
THIS INFORMATION RELATES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL DESIGNATED AND MAY NOT BE VALID FOR SUCH MATERIAL USED IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR IN ANY PROCESS. SUCH INFORMATION IS, TO THE REST OF THE COMPANY'S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ACCURATE AND RELIABLE AS OF THE DATE INDICATED. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR COMPLETENESS. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO SATISFY HIMSELF AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH INFORMATION FOR HIS OWN PARTICULAR USE.

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