NILE CHEMICALS
Material Safety Data Sheet
Ammonium Thiosulfate MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Ammonium Thiosulfate
Catalog Codes: 942
CAS#: 7783-18-8
RTECS: XN6465000
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ammonium
Thiosulfate
CI#: Not available.
Synonym: Thio-sul; Diammonium
Thiosulfate;
Ammonium Hyposulfite
Chemical Name: Thiosulfuric acid,
diammonium salt
Chemical Formula: H8-N2.O3-S2
Contact Information:
Nile Chemicals
Masjid Bunder
Mumbai 400009 INDIA
US Sales : 91-022-66313162
Fax No : 91-022-23454828
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
Ammonium Thiosulfate{2} 7783-18-8 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Not
applicable.
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of
ingestion, of
inhalation.
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 if irritation occurs.
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Skin Contact:
Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get
medical attention if irritation develops. Cold water
may be used.
Serious Skin Contact: Not available.
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. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get
medical attention if symptoms appear.
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: Not
applicable.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not
available. Risks of explosion of the product in
presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not
applicable.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards:
Not readily combustible. When heated to decomposition (or in fires) it emits
toxic fumes of ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, oxides
of nitrogen, sulfur.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
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.
Finish cleaning by spreading water on the
contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:
Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. If ingested, seek medical advice
immediately and show the container or the label. Keep
away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, metals, acids, alkalis.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed.
Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Hygroscopic
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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: Safety glasses.
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.
(Crystals solid. Crystalline powder.)
Odor: Ammoniacal.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: 148.21 g/mole
Color: White.
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: Decomposition
temperature: 150°C (302°F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: Density: 1.679 (Water
= 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility
in water, acetone.
Solubility:
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water. Slightly soluble in acetone.
Insoluble in diethyl ether. Solubility in water: 103.3 g/100 ml
water @ 100 deg. C. Insoluble in alcohol
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Incompatible
materials, moisture
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Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive
with oxidizing agents, metals, acids, alkalis.
Corrosivity: Not available.
Special Remarks on Reactivity:
Incompatible with aluminum and magnesium. Decomposes on heating. Hygroscopic;
keep container tightly closed.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Copper-based
alloys are seriously corroded by ammonium thiosulfate
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral
toxicity (LD50): 1098 mg/kg [Guinea pig].
Chronic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
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: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: Causes
eye irritation. Inhalation: Causes respiratory
tract irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with
diarrhea. May affect behavior/central nervous system
(somnolence, convulsions, ataxia). respiration (emphysema), Kidneys (acute
renal failure, acute tubular necrosis), blood
(hemorrhage). The toxicological properties of this substance have not been
fully investigated.
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
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Federal and State Regulations:
Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Ammonium Thiosulfate
Pennsylvania RTK: Ammonium Thiosulfate
Massachusetts RTK: Ammonium Thiosulfate Massachusetts spill list: Ammonium
Thiosulfate New Jersey: Ammonium
Thiosulfate TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ammonium Thiosulfate
Other Regulations: EINECS: This product
is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under
WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. S24/25- Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. S36/37/39- Wear
suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 1
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Safety glasses.
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