Ammonium Carbonate MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Ammonium Carbonate
Catalog Codes: SLA4438, SLA2092, SLA3595, SLA1249,
SLA2755, SLA4258
CAS#: 53547-27-6 or 10361-29-2
RTECS: BP1925000
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ammonium Carbonate
CI#: Not available.
Synonym: Diammonium Carbonate; Carbonic acid,
ammonium salt; Carbonic acid, diammonium salt
Chemical Name: Ammonium Carbonate
Chemical Formula: (NH4)2CO3
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
Ammonium Carbonate 53547-27-6 or 100
10361-29-2
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Ammonium carbonate LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation
(lung irritant).
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Points: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits: Not applicable.
Products of Combustion: Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: metals, combustible materials
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Slightly explosive in presence of heat.
Non-explosive in presence of shocks.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards:
Non combustible. This substance itself does not burn, but may decompose upon heating.
In a fire situation, It may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Containers may explode when heated (in a fire).
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:
Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the
label when possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 30°C (86°F).
Sensitive to light. Store in light-resistant containers.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits: Not available.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Solid.
Odor: Ammoniacal.
Taste: Sharp ammoniacal
Molecular Weight: 96.11 g/mole
Color: White.
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: Decomposition temperature: 58°C (136.4°F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: Density: 1.5 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: <5 ppm
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water.
Solubility:
Soluble in cold water.
Slowly soluble in 4 parts of cold water.
Decomposes in hot water, yielding ammonia and carbon dioxide.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with acids.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special Remarks on Reactivity:
Decomposes in hot water, yielding ammonia and carbon dioxide.
Air sensitive. Decomposes on exposure to air with loss of ammonia and carbon dioxide becoming white and
powdery an converting to ammonium bicarbonate Sensitive to light.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals:
LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute Potential Health Effects:
Skin: It can cause skin irritation with burning pain, itching and redness.
Eyes: It can cause eye irritation. It may cause chemical conjunctivitis
Inhalation: It can cause respiratory tract (nose and throat) irritation and cause coughing and wheezing. It can
produce delayed pulmonary edema.
Ingestion: It may cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. May affect behavior
and respiration
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available.
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 product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Identification: Not Applicable
Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations:
Connecticut hazardous material survey.: Ammonium carbonate
Illinois chemical safety act: Ammonium carbonate
New York release reporting list: Ammonium carbonate
Pennsylvania RTK: Ammonium carbonate
Massachusetts RTK: Ammonium carbonate
Massachusetts spill list: Ammonium carbonate
New Jersey: Ammonium carbonate
New Jersey spill list: Ammonium carbonate
Louisiana spill reporting: Ammonium carbonate
California Director's List of Hazardous Substances: Ammonium carbonate
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ammonium carbonate
CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Ammonium carbonate: 5000 lbs. (2268 kg)
Other Regulations: EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC):
R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin.
S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S28- After contact with skin, wash immediately
with plenty of water.
S36/37/39- Wear suitable protective clothing,
gloves and eye/face protection.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 2
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate.
Splash goggles.
Section 16: Other Information
References: Not available.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
Created: 10/10/2005 08:13 PM
Last Updated: 11/06/2008 12:00 PM