Ammonium chloride fume
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CAS
12125-02-9
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NH4Cl
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RTECS
BP4550000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Ammonium chloride, Ammonium muriate fume, Sal ammoniac fume
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 ST 20 mg/m3
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Finely divided, odorless, white particulate dispersed in air.
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MW: 53.5
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BP: Sublimes
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MLT: 662°F (Sublimes)
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Sol: 37%
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VP(321°F): 1 mmHg
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IP: NA
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Sp.Gr: 1.53
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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LEL: NA
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Noncombustible Solid
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Alkalis & their carbonates, lead & silver salts, strong oxidizers, ammonium nitrate, potassium chlorate, bromine trifluoride [Note: Corrodes most metals at high (i.e., fire) temperatures.]
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Measurement Methods
OSHA ID188
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
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Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), pulmonary sensitization
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 1051 |
