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MSDS | Material Safety Data Sheet | Ammonium Sulfate

Ammonium Sulfate
Chemicals & Fertilizers Choose Category of Information : 6

1. Product Identification

Identification of the product

Product Name: Ammonium Sulfate

Use of the substance :

Fertilizer
Manufacture of ammonium alum
Fermentation
Fireproofing composition
Viscose rayon

2. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Synonyms : Diammonium sulfate, sulfuric acid-diammonium salt, actamaster,

dolamin, mascagnite
CAS No. : 7783-20-2 EC-No. : 231-984-1
Molecular Weight : 132.14
Chemical Formula : (NH4)2SO4

3. Hazards Identification

No hazardous product as specified in Directive 67/548/EEC

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4. First Aid Measures

After Inhalation: fresh air

After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contamined clothing
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink plenty of water. Call in physician

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard. Flammable ammonia gas may be released in fire.
Explosion: May explode if mixed with oxidizer, such as potassium nitrate,
potassium nitrite, and potassium chlorate.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and
NIOSH-approved self contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated
in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as

specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container for
reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal

7. Handling and Storage

Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against
physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be
hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits: None established

Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep
employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is
generally preffered because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source,
preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where exposure to dust
or mist is apparent and engineering controls If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids,
glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances
where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure,
air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres

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Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat,
apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to the prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where dusting or
splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities
in work area.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Colour : White crystals

Odour : dourless
pH value
at 50 g/l H2O (20 °C) ~ below 7
Melting Point (decomposition) not applicable
Boiling Point Not applicable
Ignition temperature Not applicable
Flash point Not flammable
Explosion limits lower Not applicable
upper Not applicable
Solubility in water (20 °C) 754 g/l
3
Density (20 °C) 1.77 g/cm
Bulk density ~ 960 kg/m3
log Pow -5.1
Thermal decomposition > 280 °C

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability : Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Maintain at temperatures
below 513 °C (955 °F)
Hazardous Decomposition Products : May emit ammonia, oxides of sulfur, oxides of
nitrogen, and oxides of carbon.
Hazardous Polymerization : Will not occur.
Incompatibilities : Sodium hypochlorite, potassium plus ammonium nitrate,
potassium chlorate, potassium nitrite, and sodium-potassium powder plus
ammonium nitrate, and other strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid : Heat, incompatibles.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity
LD50 (oral, rat): 2840 mg/kg

Specific symptoms in animal studies:

Eye irritation test (rabbit): no irritation
Skin irritation test (rabbit): no irritation

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Subacute to chronic toxicity

Bacterial mutagenicity: Ames test: negative

Further toxicological onformation

The following applics to ammonium salts in general: after swallowing: local irritation
symptoms, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. Systemic effect: after the uptake of very large
quantities: drop in blood pressure, collapse, CNS disorders, spasms, narcotic condition,
respiratory paralysis, haemolysis.

Further data
The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.

12. Ecological Information

Biologic degradation:
Methods for the determination of biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances

Behaviour in environmental compartments:

Distribution: log p(o/w): -5.1
No bioaccumulation is to be expected (log P(o/w <1)

Ecotoxic effects:
Biological effects:
Fertilizing effect possible
Fish toxicity: Br. rerio LC50: 420 mg/l/96 h;
Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna EC50: 129 mg/l/48 h

Further ecological 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
The following applies to sulfate in general: biological effects: fish: toxic as from 7 g/l;
bacteria: toxic as from 2.5 g/l

No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due
care and attention

13. Disposal Considerations

Recycle excess product when possible. Dispose of in an appropriately permitted waste

landfill, or disposed of by other methods in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

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14. Transport Information

Not regulated.

15. Regulatory Information

Labelling according to EC Directives

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16. Other Information

Revision information :
General update

Disclaimer :
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The information accumulated here is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be whether
originating with the company or not.

The information contained in this Health and Safety Data Sheet should be used only as a guide
to the safe handling of the product, and is not intended as a technical specification

Prepared by : Quality Assurance Division

Phone Number : (62-21) 619-8100

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