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Chemical Corporation MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No. 1243
Rev. 3.0
Revise Date: 22/09/2008
Ammonium Hydroxide 14%
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Ammonium Hydroxide 14%
OTHER/GENERIC NAMES: Ammonia aqueous, Ammonia solution, Ammonia monohydrate, Ammonia water,
Ammonium hydrate, Aqua ammonia, Aqueous ammonia, Ammonia Solution,
Ammonia Aqueous, Ammonium Hydroxide
MANUFACTURER:
Asia Union Electronic Chemical Corporation
6F., No.40, Sec. 1, Chengde Rd., Datong District, Taipei City 103, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel: 886-2-2555-2260 Fax: 886-2-2555-3819
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL:
886-7-7878485 Ext 220(Day), 107(Night)
(24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Poison), Flammability Rating: 0 – None, Reactivity Rating: 1 – Slight, Contact Rating: 4
- Extreme (Corrosive)

POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS

POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. MIST AND VAPOR
CAUSE BURNS TO EVERY AREA OF CONTACT.
SKIN:
Liquid contact: Corrosive burns or blister formation if contact is prolonged for more than a few minutes. Vapors
and mist can irritate moist skin.
EYES:
Liquid contact: Immediate intense irritation and pain; in extreme exposure, corneal ulceration or blindness may
result. Vapors or mist in air will irritate the eyes. The intensity is proportional to the NH3 concentration.
INHALATION:
Vapors are severely irritating to the throat and respiratory tract at about 400 ppm. Excessive inhalation of vapors
causes difficult breathing, chest pain, bronchospasm, pulmonary edema, and possibly death.
INGESTION:
Ingestion of ammonia solutions causes effects similar to those of other corrosive alkalis; severe burning of the
esophagus, stomach, mouth and throat; gastritis. Possible death from shock or asphyxia may result. Although
human lethal dose has not been established, any amount can be dangerous. As little as 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of 28%
NH4OH solution has been recorded as fatal.
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CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
Repeated exposure may cause damage to the tissues of the mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, eyes
and skin.
AGGRAVATION OF PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Persons with pre-existing eye disorders or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of
this material.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient(s) CAS Number ﹪(by weight)
AMMONIA HYDROXIDA 01336-21-6 14.0
WATER 7732-18-5 86.0

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

SKIN:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Call a physician, immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
EYES:
Immediately flush eyes with gentle but large stream of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids
occasionally. Call a physician immediately. Immediate action is critical to minimize possibility of blindness.
INHALATION:
Wear respiratory protection, as necessary, and remove patient promptly to fresh air. Restore breathing, if required
and, if breathing is difficult, give oxygen provided a qualified operator is available. Keep patient warm and at rest.
Get medical attention.
INGESTION:
Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, encourage patient to drink large amounts of water, substituting, as available,
diluted vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice or other fruit juice. Follow with a demulcent such as egg white, olive oil,
or milk, as available. Get medical attention.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN:
Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT:
Not flammable
FLASH POINT METHOD:
Not applicable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
651C (as NH3)
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UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air):
25 (as NH3)
LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air):
16 (as NH3)
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids):
Not applicable
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS:
Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use any standard fire fighting agent (water, dry chemical, foam, etc.) as appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Limited potential exists for containers to rupture in fire due to over pressurization. NH3 vapors in the presence of oil
or other combustible materials will increase the fire hazard. Accumulations of ammonia in confined spaces may
explode if exposed to a strong ignition source.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:
Use self-contained, NIOSH-approved, breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye and skin
protection. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool or move from fire area if without risk.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SMALL SPILL:
Neutralize and mop up solution. Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent or other absorbent material.
LARGE SPILL:
Eliminate all ignition sources (flares, flames including pilot lights, electrical spark). Persons not wearing protective
equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been completed. Stop spill at source. Prevent
from entering drains, sewers, streams or other bodies of water. Prevent from spreading. If runoff occurs, notify
authorities as required. Pump or vacuum transfer spilled product to clean containers for recovery. Absorb
unrecoverable product. Transfer contaminated absorbent, soil and other materials to containers for disposal.
Prevent run-off to sewers, streams or other bodies of water. If run-off occurs, notify proper authorities as required,
that a spill has occurred. Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from area of spill until
clean-up is completed. Stop spill at source. Dike to prevent spreading. Pump to salvage tank.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

NORMAL HANDLING:
Avoid all contact of liquid with the body. Avoid inhalation of vapors. Follow good maintenance procedures to
prevent leaks. Keep containers away from heat and open flame. Use caution in opening sealed containers for
proper pressure relief. Handle as a corrosive liquid.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Store in a cool dry, well-ventilated area (preferably outdoors) in closed containers, away from sources of heat,
ignition and incompatible materials. Where necessary closed containers should be provided with safety relief
valves. Protect containers from corrosion and physical damage.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

AIR EXPOSURE LIMMITS:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
50 ppm (NH3)
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
25 ppm (NH3) (TWA) 35 ppm (STEL)
VENTILATION SYSTEM:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne
Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the
contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
PERSONAL RESPIRATORS (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a full facepiece respirator with an
ammonia/methylamine cartridge may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration
specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or
instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
SKIN:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to
prevent skin contact. Neoprene and nitrile rubber are recommended materials. Polyvinyl alcohol is not
recommended.
EYE:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain
eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling Point: 36 ℃ @ 760mmHg Appearance: Clear, colorless solution.
Vapor pressure: 112.5 mmHg State: LIQUID
Specific Vapor Density: > 0.600 @ AIR=1 Physical Form: HOMOGENEOUS SOLUTION
Specific Gravity: 0.94 Color: CLEAR, COLORLESS, PUNGENT ODOR
Liquid Density: Odor: Ammonia odor.
7.480 1bs/gal @ 60.00F
0.897 kg/1 @ 15.60 C
Percent Volatiles: 100% pH: 13.8 (29% solution).
Evaporation Rate: SLOWER THAN ETHYL ETHER Solubility: Infinitely soluble.

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Burning may produce ammonia, nitrogen oxides.
HAZARDOUS POLMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Acids, acrolein, dimethyl sulfate, halogens, silver nitrate, propylene oxide, nitromethane, silver oxide, silver
permanganate, oleum, beta-propiolactone. Most common metals.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Heat, sunlight, incompatibles, sources of ignition.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS:

LD50 (oral-rat): 350 mg/kg
LCLo (inh-human): 5000 ppm
LDLo (oral-human): 43 mg/kg
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS:
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. [Ammonium hydroxide].
May cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, skin, and eyes.
OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS:
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeator), of ingestion.
Hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation (lung corrosive).
SPECIAL REMARKS ON TOXICITY TO ANIMALS:
Highly toxic to aquatic organisms
SPECIAL REMARKS ON CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS:
May affect genetic material based on tests with microorganisms and animals.
May cause cancer (tumorigenic) base on animal data. No human data found at this time. (Ammonia, anhydrous)
SPECIAL REMARKS ON OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS:
Acute Potential Health Effects:
Skin: Causes severe irritation. Causes skin burns. May cause deep, penetrating ulcers of the skin. Contact with
skin may cause staining, inflammation, and thickening of the skin.
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Eye: Contact with liquid or vapor causes severe burns and possible irreversible eye damage including corneal
injury and cataracts.
Inhalation: Causes severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty. May
cause acute pulmonary edema, pneumoconiosis, fibrosis, and even coma. It is a respiratory stimulant when
inhaled at lower concentrations. It may also affect behavior/central nervous system (convulsions, seizures, ataxia,
tremor), cardiovascular system (increase in blood pressure and pulse rate).
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Affects the Gastrointestinal tract (burns, swelling of the lips, mouth, and larynx,
throat constriction, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, shock, and may cause severe and permanent damage), liver,
and urinary system (kidneys) May affect behavior (convulsions, seizures, ataxia, excitement).
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion: May cause effects similar to those of acute ingestion.
Inhalation: Repeated exposure to low concentrations may cause bronchitis with cough, phlegm, and/or shortness
of breath. May also cause liver and kidney damage, and affect the brain, and blood.
Eye: May cause corneal damage and the development of cataracts and glaucoma.
Skin: Repeated skin contact to low concentrations may cause dryness, itching, and redness (dermatitis)

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ENVIRNMENTAL FATE:
This material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY:
24 Hr LC50 rainbow trout: 0.008 mg/L;
96 Hr LC50 fathead minnow: 8.2 mg/L;
48 Hr LC50 bluegill: 0.024 mg/L;
48 Hr EC50 water flea: 0.66 mg/L
BOD5 AND COD:
Not available.
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
TOXICITY OF THE PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION:
The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

Waste Management Information
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste
facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of a
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hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal requirements. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations
may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal,
state and local requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

TAIWAN
Transportation Safety Rule
Shipping Package Safety Rule
Enforcement of Hazardous Material Transportation, Taiwan Railroad Bureau
U.S.
DOT Classification: Class 8: Corrosive material
Identification: Ammonia Solution UNNA: 2672 PG: III
Special Provisions for Transport: Not available.
EUROPEAN AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY
ROAD (ADR):
This material is considered to be dangerous goods by the Economic Commission for Europe. The following
additional information specific to Europe is provided.
UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN 2672
NAME and DESCRIPTION: Ammonia solution
CLASS: 8
CLASSIFICATION CODE: C5
PACKING GROUP: III
LABELS: 8
SPECIAL PROVISIONS: 543
LIMITED QUANTITIES: LQ19
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS: P001, IBC03, LP01, R001
MIXED PACKING PROVISIONS: MP15
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No.: 80

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TAIWAN
Labor Safety and Health Law
Dangerous and Hazardous Chemical Communication Rule
Labor Inspection Law
Specific Chemical Hazard Prevention Rule
Labor’s Health Protection Rule
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Labor’s Workplace Monitoring Rule
Labor Safety and Health Training and Education Rule
Standard of Storage Facility and Transportation of Hazardous Waste
U.S.
Connecticut hazardous material survey: Ammonium hydroxide
Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Ammonium hydroxide
Illinois chemical safety act: Ammonium hydroxide
New York release reporting list: Ammonium hydroxide
Pennsylvania RTK: Ammonium hydroxide
Massachusetts RTK: Ammonium hydroxide
Massachusetts spill list: Ammonium hydroxide
New Jersey: Ammonium hydroxide
New Jersey spill list: Ammonium hydroxide
New Jersey toxic catastrophe prevention act: Ammonium hydroxide
Louisiana spill reporting: Ammonium hydroxide
California Director's List of Hazardous Substances (8 CCR 339): Ammonium hydroxide
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ammonium hydroxide
CERCLA: Hazardous Substances: Ammonium hydroxide: 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
OTHER REGULATIONS:
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS:
WHMIS (Canada):
CLASS D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC).
CLASS E: Corrosive liquid.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered solely for the customer’s information, consideration and investigation.
AUECC Corporation provides no express or implied warranties with respect to the information contained herein.
Although all data included in this MSDS is believed to be accurate, AUECC Corporation makes no representations
as to its accuracy, sufficiency or completeness. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the
information is current, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances. Conditions of use are beyond AUECC
Corporation’s control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data under their own operating conditions
to determine whether the product is suitable for their particular purposes, and they assume all risks of their use,
handling, and disposal of the product, or from the use of, or reliance upon, information contained herein.