AMOCO MITSUI PTA INDONESIA

Material Safety Data Sheet

Quick Identifier (in Plant Common Name) Manufacturers Name: AJAX CHEMICAL

SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Common Name (used on label) (Trade Name & Synonyms):

AMMONIUM SULPHATE;
Sulphuric Acid Diammonium Salt Chemical Name:

CAS No: 7783-20-2 UN : NIL Chemical Family:

AMMONIUM SULPHATE
Formula:

(NH4) 2SO4 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE : White crystalline solid Boiling Point : No Data Melting Point : 350o C Vapor Pressure : Negligible Volatile Component : Negligible Specific Gravity : (Water=1) Not Available Flash Point : Not applicable Flammability Limits : No data REL.Vapor Density : Not Applicable OTHER PROPERTIES Solubility in water : (by weight) Slight Evaporation Rate : (n-butyl acetate=1) Negligible USE No Data No Data in IDENTIFICATION means data not applicable in this field. In all other fields, it means not available

SECTION 2 HEALTH HAZARDOUS INFORMATION

ACCUTE EFFECTS SWALLOWED : Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. EYE : No specific hazard known. Contact may cause transient irritation. SKIN : Low hazard for usual industrial handling INHALED: Low hazard for usual industrial handling CHRONIC EFFECTS No Data FIRST AID SWALLOWED : Give plenty of water to drink. Seek medical advice. None should be needed. EYE : Immediately irrigate with copious quantity of water for at least 15 minutes . Eyelids to be held open. Seek medical advice if effects persist. SKIN : Wash affected areas with copious quantities of water. If irritation occurs seek medical advice.

SECTION 2 HEALTH HAZARDOUS INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical advice if effects persists. FIRST AID FACILITIES : No data ADVICE TO DOCTOR: No data No Data in IDENTIFICATION means data not applicable in this field. In all other fields, it means not available

SECTION 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

EXPOSURE STANDARDS : Not estabilished ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Good ventilation should be sufficient. ( Typically ten room volumes per hour is considered good general ventilation; ventilation rates should be matched to conditions of use). PERSONAL PROTECTION :. Safety glasses and gloves recommended in industrial operations involving chemicals. FLAMMABILITY : Non flammable ENVIRONMENT : No data No Data in IDENTIFICATION means data not applicable in this field. In all other fields, it means not available

SECTION 4 SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT Store a way from oxidizing agents. SPILLS AND DISPOSAL : Sweep up material and package for safe feed to an incinerator. Dispose by incineration or contract with licensed chemical waste disposal agency. Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to federal, state or local laws. FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD: Extinguishing Media : Use appropriate agent for surrounding fire. Special Fire Fighting Procedures : Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards : Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products. REACTIVITY DATA Stability : Stable Incompatibility : Strong oxidisers Hazardous Decomposition Product : Thermal decomposition may produce ammoniac and oxides of nitrogen and sulphur. Hazardous Polymerisation : Will not occur This MSDS summaries our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including its use in conjunction with other product. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact Ajax Chemicals. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard term and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available on request.