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Synonyms: Ammoniuim Formate
CAS No.: 540-69-2
Molecular Weight: 63.07
Chemical Formula: HCOONH4
Product Codes: 938
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Ammonium formate 540-69-2 90 - 100% No
Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may
include coughing, sore throat, labored breathing, and chest pain.
Ingestion: Large oral doses may cause irritation to the gastrointestinal
tract.
Skin Contact: May cause irritation with redness and pain.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness and pain.
Chronic Exposure: No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical
attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: Give several glasses of water to drink to dilute. If large
amounts were swallowed, get medical advice.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation
develops.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if
irritation persists.
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing
surrounding fire.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective
clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal. Small amounts of residue may be flushed to sewer with plenty of water.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: None established.
Ventilation System: In general, dilution ventilation is a satisfactory
health hazard control for this substance. However, if conditions of use create
discomfort to the worker, a local exhaust system should be considered.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where
exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible,
a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil
particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a
NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels
are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain
and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance: White deliquescent crystals.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: 102g/100cc water @ 0C (32F).
Specific Gravity: 1.28
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: 180C (356F) Decomposes.
Melting Point: 116C (241F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): 0
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning may produce ammonia, nitrogen
oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: No incompatibility data found.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat and moisture.
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Ammonium formate (540-69-2) No No None
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
Dilute with water and flush to sewer if local ordinances allow, otherwise, whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Ammonium formate (540-69-2) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Ammonium formate (540-69-2) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Ammonium formate (540-69-2) No No No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Ammonium formate (540-69-2) No No No
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