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ammonium hydroxide
NH₄OH    fw=35.05

Hazards

Causes burns. May be fatal if inhaled or swallowed.

Vapor extremely irritating. Corrosive to respitory and digestive systems. Inhalation may cause pneumontitis, pulmonary edema.

Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally. (24)

Emergency Procedures

emergency (emergency.refs)

Toxicity

Exposure limits, acute, cancer and reproductive effects:
Tests on laboratory animals indicate material may produce adverse mutagenic effects. (24)

Contact ()
Inhalation ()
Ingestion ()

Flammability and Explosion Hazard

flammability not stated (24)
explosivity not stated (24)

Flashpoint ()
Autoignition Temperature ()
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) 25.00% (24)
Lower Explosion Limit (LEL) 16.00% (24)
Vapor Density 0.6 (24)

Decomposition

Themal decomposition produces toxic fumes. (24)

Decomposition Temperature: ()
Decomposition Products: ammonia (4)

Chemical Incompatibility

Acids, oxidizers, halogens, dimethyl sulfate, acrolein, silver compounds, hypochlorites, sodium hydroxide, copper, iron, and calcium. (24)

Other Properties

Melting Point	-72C (24)
Boiling Point	()
Solubility in Water	miscible (24)
Density	0.9 g/mL @ 20°C (24)
Other Chemical and Physical Properties: (24)
Colorless liquid: Distinct, pungent odor.

Spill Procedure

Neutralize and clean up spill. Wash area with water. (24)

Waste Disposal

Dispose in Acid/Base jugs. (4)

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool place. (24)