Ammonium Chloride Industrial Grade – 25kg

Ammonium Chloride Industrial Grade is a white crystalline solid with high solubility in water.

Synonyms:

• Ammonium muriate
• Sal ammoniac
• Ammonium chloride
• Ammonii chloridum
• Chloride of ammonium
• Ammonium salt
• NH₄Cl

Ammonium Chloride Industrial Grade

• Chemical Formula: NH₄Cl
• Molecular Weight: 53.49 g/mol
• Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
• Odor: Odorless or slight ammonia odor
• Solubility: Soluble in water

Handling and Storage

• Handling: Use with adequate ventilation, wear protective gloves and eyewear.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Section 1: Identification

• Product Name: Ammonium Chloride Industrial Grade
• Synonyms: Sal ammoniac
• Uses: Used in metalwork, batteries, fertilizers, textiles, and as a flux.

Section 2: Hazard Identification

• GHS Classification:
  • Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)
  • Eye irritation (Category 2A)
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
• Precautionary Statements:
  • P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
  • P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing.
  • P330: Rinse mouth.

Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Substance: Ammonium Chloride
• CAS Number: 12125-02-9
• Percentage: >99%

Section 4: First-Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
• Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
• Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.

Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

• Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide.
• Specific Hazards: Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions (ammonia, hydrogen chloride).
• Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

• Personal Precautions: Avoid dust formation. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.
• Environmental Precautions: Do not let product enter drains.
• Methods for Cleaning Up: Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

• Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from incompatible substances.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

• Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Eye Protection: Safety goggles
  • Skin Protection: Protective gloves
  • Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or respirator in case of insufficient ventilation
  • Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Odor: Odorless
• pH: 4.5-5.5 (5% solution in water)
• Melting Point: 338°C (640°F)
• Boiling Point: Sublimes
• Solubility: Soluble in water

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

• Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture and high temperatures.
• Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Ammonia, hydrogen chloride.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

• Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed.
• Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild skin irritation.
• Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation.
• Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not classified
• Carcinogenicity: Not classified

Section 12: Ecological Information

• Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic life.
• Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable.
• Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential for bioaccumulation.
• Mobility in Soil: High mobility in soil.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

• Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. Avoid release into the environment.

Section 14: Transport Information

• UN Number: Not regulated
• Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
• Packing Group: Not regulated
• Environmental Hazards: Not classified as hazardous for transport.