Ammonium chloride fume |
Synonyms & Trade Names Ammonium chloride, Ammonium muriate fume, Sal ammoniac fume |
CAS No. 12125-02-9 |
RTECS No. BP4550000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaNH4Cl |
Conversion |
IDLH N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 ST 20 mg/m3
OSHA PEL†: none |
Measurement Methods
OSHA ID188
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Finely divided, odorless, white particulate dispersed in air. |
MW: 53.5 |
BP: Sublimes |
MLT: 662°F (Sublimes) |
Sol: 37% |
VP(321°F): 1 mmHg |
IP: NA |
Sp.Gr: 1.53 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid |
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.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), pulmonary sensitization |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
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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Respirator Recommendations Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1051
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