GEORGIA GULF CORP -- AMMONIA -- 6810-00F002812 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIA
MSDS Date:06/24/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F002812
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GEORGIA GULF CORP
Address:400 PERIMETER CENTER TER SUITE 595
Box:105197
City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30348-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:302-836-2100/404-395-4585
Emergency Phone Num:302-836-2100/404-395-4585
Preparer's Name:G.J. KOCH
CAGE:49960
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GEORGIA GULF CORPORATION
Address:400 PERIMETER CENTER TER SUITE 595
Box:105197
City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30348
Country:US
Phone:504-685-2500/770-395-4500 GOOD#
CAGE:49960

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIA, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE-ANHYDROUS, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
CAS:7664-41-7
RTECS #:BO0875000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
Other REC Limits:25 PPM
OSHA PEL:35 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:17 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 350 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: SEVERE CAUSTIC BURNS. EYES:
    SEVERE CAUSTIC BURNS & DAMAGE, IRRITATION, TEMPORARY BLINDNESS.
    INHALATION: SERIOUS RESPIRATORY INJURY, COLLAPSE & IRRITATION,
    ULCERATED NASAL SEPTUM, CONJUNCTIVA IRR ITATION, CHANGE IN
    TRACHEA/BRONCHI. DEATH MAY RESULT FROM OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE CAUSTIC BURNS OF THE SKIN, EYES, MOUTH &
    ESOPHAGUS, IRRITATION, COMA, CONVULSIONS, BREATHING DIFFICULTY,
    BLISTERING

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

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY
    OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE &/SUPPORT
    BREATHING IF REQUIRED. KEEP WARM & AT REST. ADMINISTER OXYGEN.
    EYES: WASH IMMED IATELY W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, LIFTING LIDS
    OCCASIONALLY. SKIN: IMMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Lower Limits:16
Upper Limits:25
Extinguishing Media:STOP FLOW GAS, WATER SPRAY/FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF GAS LEAKAGE, EVACUATE AREA. USE WATER TO
    KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL. WEAR SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE IN
    POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
    EXPOSED TO HEAT/FLAME. VIOLENT RUPTURE CAN OCCUR IF RELIEF VALVES
    FAIL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE, ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCE,
    VENTILATE. ADJUST LEAKAGE TO DISCHARGE GAS, NOT LIQUID AMMONIA. IF
    GAS, STOP FLOW. IF SOURCE IS CYLINDER & CAN'T BE STOPPED, REMOVE TO
    OPEN AIR TO REPAIR/EMPTY. SE E SUPPLEMENTAL DATA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYLINDER/TANKS IN A COOL, WELL
    VENTILATED, FIREPROOF LOCATION, AWAY FROM OXIDIZING AGENTS,
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS & SOURCES OF HEAT/IGNITION.
Other Precautions:SPECIAL EXTERNAL STORAGE, OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT, IS
    PREFERRED. DON'T ALLOW WORKERS HANDLING AMMONIA TO WEAR CONTACT
    LENSES. PREPLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR
    WORKERS. PROVIDE TRAINI NG FOR WORKIERS ON SAFE HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE ANY NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA/SUPPLIED-AIR
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV. MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
    RECOMMENDED. IN BUILDINGS USE EXPLOSION-PROOF ELECTRICAL SERVICES.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER SUIT, BOOTS, APRON, FACE SHIELDS
    (EIGHT-INCH MINIMUM)
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. THAW
    FROZEN CLOTHING BEFORE REMOVAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROCEDURE: GAS MAY BE DISCHARGED INTO COLD WATER FOR COLLECTION.
    DON'T DIRECTLY DISCHARGE SOLUTION TO SEWERS/WATERWAYS. IF LIQUID,
    ALLOW TO VAPORIZE. DON'T NEUTRALIZE W/ACID. NOTE: AN OPEN BOTTL E
    OF CONCENTRATED HYDROCHLORIC ACID CANBE USED TO DETECT SMALL LEAK
    SOURCES. APPEARANCE: CAN BE LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-28F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-108F
Vapor Pres:4800
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:0.62
pH:11.7
Solubility in Water:51G/100G
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS W/PENETRATING, EXTREMELY PUNGENT,
    SUFFOCATING ODOR (SEE SUPP DATA
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100/WT

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, CALCIUM, HYPOCHLORITE BLEACHES, GOLD, MERCURY,
    SILVER, HALOGENS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCES OF HEAT, FLAME, ELEVATED
    TEMPERATURES     .
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:LIMITED AMOUNTS OF AMMONIA GAS MAY BE RELEASED
    TO THE ATMOSPHERE UNDER APPROPRIATE CONDITIONS. LIMITED AMOUNTS OF
    AMMONIA SOLUTION CAN BE HIGHLY DILUTED W/WATER FOR DISCHARGE.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE  W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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