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ammonium sulfate
(NH₄)₂SO₄    fw=132.16

Hazards

hazard_statement

exposure_1 (exposure_1.refs)

Emergency Procedures

Wash contact areas well with water.

If ingested induce vomiting and call physician. (22)

Toxicity

Exposure limits, acute, cancer and reproductive effects:
Moderately toxic via oral route. (22)

Contact ()
Inhalation ()
Ingestion LD50(rat) 3000 mg/kg (22)

Flammability and Explosion Hazard

not flammable (4)
()

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

Decomposition

Oxides of sulfur are formed when heated to decomposition. (22)

Decomposition Temperature: ()
Decomposition Products: sulfur oxides (22)

Chemical Incompatibility

Reacts violently when mixed wiht KNO₃, or KClO₃, or Na, K⁺ NH₄NO₃. (22)

Other Properties

Melting Point	280°C (22)
Boiling Point	()
Solubility in Water	70.6 g/100mL @ 0°C (22)
Density	1.77 g/mL @ 20°C (22)
Other Chemical and Physical Properties: (22)
White crystalline granules; odorless.

Spill Procedure

Sweep up. Dissolve in water and add soda ash to neutralize solution. Flush to sewer with plenty of water. (22)

Waste Disposal

Dispose with inorganic salts. (4)

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. (22)