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ammonium chloride
NH₄Cl    fw=53.50

Hazards

Fumes are toxic by inhalation.

Inhalaiton or ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and acidosis. (22)

Emergency Procedures

Contact with skin wash thoroughly after handling with large amounts of water.

Contact with eyes flush with plenty of water.

If ingested, induce vomiting anf get medical attention. (22)

Toxicity

Exposure limits, acute, cancer and reproductive effects:
Harmeful if inhaled or ingested. (22)

Contact ()
Inhalation ()
Ingestion LD50(rat) 1650 mg/kg (22)

Flammability and Explosion Hazard

Not combustable. (22)
No explosion hazard given. (22)

Flashpoint ()
Autoignition Temperature ()
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) ()
Lower Explosion Limit (LEL) ()
Vapor Density ()

Decomposition

At fire temperatures, ammonium chloride will emit ammonia and hydrogen chloride. (22)

Decomposition Temperature: ()
Decomposition Products: ammonia and hydrochloric acid fumes (22)

Chemical Incompatibility

Alkalies and their carbonates, lead and silver salts. (22)

Other Properties

Melting Point	()
Boiling Point	968 (22)
Solubility in Water	very soluble (22)
Density	1.52 g/mL @ 20°C (22)
Other Chemical and Physical Properties: (22)
White, granular odorles crystals.

Spill Procedure

Sweep up area and wash with water. (22)

Waste Disposal

Dispose of with inorganic salts. (4)

Storage

Store in a dry location separately from silver salts and protect from physical damage. (22)