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Ammonium chloride fume |
CAS 12125-02-9 | ||
NH4Cl |
RTECS BP4550000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Ammonium chloride, Ammonium muriate fume, Sal ammoniac fume |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 ST 20 mg/m3 | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Finely divided, odorless, white particulate dispersed in air. |
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MW: 53.5 |
BP: Sublimes |
MLT: 662°F (Sublimes) |
Sol: 37% |
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VP(321°F): 1 mmHg |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 1.53 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
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 |
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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 |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact | |
| 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 |