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ammonium acetate
NH₄C₂H₃O₂    fw=77.08

Hazards

Avoid contact with ammonium acetate.
Do not breath vapor or dust. Do not consume.

Moderately toxic vial oral route. Mild skin and eye irritant. (21)

Emergency Procedures

Contact: Flush eyes or skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Consult physician if irritation persists.

Ingestion: Give large amounts of water by mouth and induce vomiting. Call physician. (21)

Toxicity

Exposure limits, acute, cancer and reproductive effects:
Ammonium acetate is moderately toxic by oral and intraperitoneal routes, poison by intravenous route. (21)

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Inhalation ()
Ingestion ()

Flammability and Explosion Hazard

Ammonium acetate will burn in a supported fire. Extinguish the supporting fire. (21)
Ammonium acetate is not explosive. (21)

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Decomposition

Ammonium acetate decomposes when heated or on contact with strong oxidizers. (21,4)

Decomposition Temperature: >114 (2)
Decomposition Products: nitrogen oxides and ammonia (3)

Chemical Incompatibility

Decomposes on contact with sodium hypochlorite (bleach). (21)

Other Properties

Melting Point	114°C (2)
Boiling Point	decomposes (2)
Solubility in Water	148 g/100mL @ 4°C (2)
Density	1.17 g/mL @ 20°C (2)
Other Chemical and Physical Properties: (2)
colorless crystals, acetic acid odor, hygroscopic

Spill Procedure

Sweep up, dissolve in water, flush to drain. (21)

Waste Disposal

Dispose with inorganic salts. (4)

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. (21)