FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- A684, AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE  -- 6810-00-974-3619
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:A684, AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE
MSDS Date:06/13/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-974-3619
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE; (AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE)
CAS:7722-76-1
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE, SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITANT.
    ACUTE:INHAL:MAY CAUSE MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRIT. SKIN:SOLID MAY CAUSE
    IRRIT. EYE:DUST OR SOLID MAY CAUSE IRRIT. SOLN OF AMMONIUM
    PHOSPHATE AT PH 7-7.5 DRIPPED CONTINU OUSLY ON RABBIT EYES PRDCED
    EDEMA OF EPITHELIUM OF CORNEA W/IN 3-3 1/2 HRS. INGEST:NO DATA
    AVAILABLE. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CHRONIC:INHAL:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
    SKIN:MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. EYE:MAY CAUSE CONJUNCTIVITIS. INGEST:FDA
    LISTS AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE AS DIRECT HUMAN FOOD SUBSTANCE AFFIRMED AS
    GENERALLY RECOGNIZED A S SAFE. NO ADVERSE EFTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, GIVE ARTF
    RESP. KEEP WARM, AT REST. GET MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG &
    SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF
    WATE R UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX15-20 MIN). GET MD
    IMMED. EYE:WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER, LIFTING LIDS UNTIL NO
    EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MD IMMED. INGEST:IF
    (SUPP DATA)

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
    STANDARD FOAM. LARGER FIRES:WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STANDARD FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP.
    NO ACUTE HAZ. MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE. AVOID
    BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS; KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH W/WATER. KEEP
    UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS WHEN
    STORING THIS SUBSTANCE.

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

Respiratory Protection:SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED MUST BE BASED ON
    CONTAMINATION LEVELS FOUND IN WORK PLACE, MUST NOT EXCEED WORKING
    LIMITS OF RESPIRATOR & BE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD. FOR SPECIFIC
    RESPIRATOR SELECTIONS CONTACT  NEHC .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS) CLOTHING
    & EQUIPMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:4.2 @ 0.2 M SOLUTION. FIRST AID PROC:CONSCIOUS, GIVE LG AMTS OF
    WATER/MILK IMMED & INDUCE VOMIT. DO NOT MAKE UNCON PERS VOMIT/DRINK
    ANYTHING. MAINTAIN BLOOD PRESS, AIRWAY & GIVE O*2 IF RESP DEPRESS
    ED. GET MD. ADMIN OF O*2 BEST PERFORMEDBY MED PERSONNEL. NO
    SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE, TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:374F,190C
Spec Gravity:1.803 @ 19C
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:22.7% @ 0C
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,COLORLESS-BRILLIANT WHITE TETRAGONAL
    CRYSTALS,CRYSTALLINE PWDR/GRANULE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, POTASSIUM CHLORATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE REPORTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES OF AMMONIA & NO*X.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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