Material Safety Data Sheet

Ammonia

Section 1. Chemical product and company identification

Product name Supplier : Ammonia : AIRGAS INC., on behalf of its subsidiaries 259 North Radnor-Chester Road Suite 100 Radnor, PA 19087-5283 1-610-687-5253 : : : : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry. ammonia 001003 5/11/2011.

Product use Synonym MSDS # Date of Preparation/Revision In case of emergency

: 1-866-734-3438

Section 2. Hazards identification

Physical state : Gas. [COLORLESS GAS OR COLD, MOBILE LIQUID WITH A STRONG, PENETRATING ODOR] DANGER! CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not breathe gas. Do not get on skin or clothing. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container closed. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid breathing gas. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite. : May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. : Inhalation Dermal Eyes

Target organs Routes of entry Potential acute health effects Eyes : Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Skin : Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Inhalation : Severely corrosive to the respiratory system. : Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases Ingestion Potential chronic health effects Chronic effects : May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product.

See toxicological information (Section 11)

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Section 3. Composition, Information on Ingredients

Name Ammonia CAS number 7664-41-7 % Volume 100 Exposure limits ACGIH TLV (United States, 2/2010). STEL: 24 mg/m 15 minute(s). STEL: 35 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 17 mg/m 8 hour(s). TWA: 25 ppm 8 hour(s). NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2009). STEL: 27 mg/m 15 minute(s). STEL: 35 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 18 mg/m 10 hour(s). TWA: 25 ppm 10 hour(s). OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). TWA: 35 mg/m 8 hour(s). TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s). OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989). STEL: 27 mg/m 15 minute(s). STEL: 35 ppm 15 minute(s).

Section 4. First aid measures

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus.It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Eye contact : Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention immediately. Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention immediately. Frostbite : Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention. Inhalation : Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention immediately. Ingestion : As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.

Section 5. Fire-fighting measures

Flammability of the product Auto-ignition temperature Flammable limits Products of combustion Non-flammable. 651.11C (1204F) Lower: 15% Upper: 28% Decomposition products may include the following materials: nitrogen oxides Fire hazards in the presence : Extremely flammable in the presence of the following materials or conditions: oxidizing materials. of various substances Fire-fighting media and instructions : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Apply water from a safe distance to cool container and protect surrounding area. If involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk. Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode. : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. : : : :

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

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Section 6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable protective equipment (section 8). Shut off gas supply if this can be done safely. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal.

Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up

Section 7. Handling and storage

Handling : Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. High pressure gas. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Close valve after each use and when empty. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Keep container closed. Do not get on skin or clothing. Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement. : Cylinders should be stored upright, with valve protection cap in place, and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over. Cylinder temperatures should not exceed 52 C (125 F).

Storage

Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Engineering controls : Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or dusts. : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator. The applicable standards are (US) 29 CFR 1910.134 and (Canada) Z94.4-93 : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. : Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Full chemical-resistant suit and self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn only by trained and authorized persons. ACGIH TLV (United States, 2/2010). STEL: 24 mg/m 15 minute(s). STEL: 35 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 17 mg/m 8 hour(s). TWA: 25 ppm 8 hour(s). NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2009). STEL: 27 mg/m 15 minute(s). STEL: 35 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 18 mg/m 10 hour(s). TWA: 25 ppm 10 hour(s). OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). TWA: 35 mg/m 8 hour(s). TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s). OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989). STEL: 27 mg/m 15 minute(s). Page: 3/9

Personal protection Eyes

Skin

Respiratory

Hands

Personal protection in case of a large spill Product name Ammonia, anhydrous

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Ammonia STEL: 35 ppm 15 minute(s). Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Molecular weight Molecular formula Boiling/condensation point Melting/freezing point Critical temperature Vapor density Specific Volume (ft 3/lb) Gas Density (lb/ft 3) Physical/chemical properties comments : : : : : : : : : 17.04 g/mole H3-N -33.3C (-27.9F) -77.8C (-108F) 132.4C (270.3F) 0.6 (Air = 1) 22.7273 0.044 SPECIFIC GRAVITY (AIR=1): @ 70F (21.1C) = 0.59 PH: Approx. 11.6 for 1 N Soln. in water

Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Stability and reactivity Incompatibility with various substances Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous polymerization : The product is stable. : Extremely reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials. : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Section 11. Toxicological information

Toxicity data Product/ingredient name Ammonia, anhydrous Result LC50 Inhalation Vapor LC50 Inhalation Vapor LC50 Inhalation Gas. LC50 Inhalation Gas. LC50 Inhalation Gas. Species Rat Rat Rat Rat Rat Dose 18600 mg/m3 7040 mg/m3 17401 ppm 9500 ppm 2000 ppm Exposure 5 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes 1 hours 4 hours

IDLH Chronic effects on humans Other toxic effects on humans Specific effects Carcinogenic effects Mutagenic effects Reproduction toxicity

: 300 ppm : May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. : Hazardous by the following route of exposure: of skin contact (corrosive), of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation (lung corrosive). : No known significant effects or critical hazards. : No known significant effects or critical hazards. : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Section 12. Ecological information

Aquatic ecotoxicity Product/ingredient name Test Result Species Exposure

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Ammonia Ammonia, anhydrous Acute LC50 0.88 mg/L Fresh water Fish Orangethroat darter Etheostoma spectabile Fish Orangethroat darter Etheostoma spectabile Fish - Fathead minnow Pimephales promelas LARVAE - 90 days Daphnia - Water flea - Daphnia magna Fish - Fathead minnow Pimephales promelas LARVAE - 14 days Crustaceans Redtail prawn Penaeus penicillatus - 3.58 to 4.75 cm - 0.4 to 0.69 g Daphnia - Water flea - Daphnia magna Crustaceans Kuruma shrimp Penaeus japonicus - Postlarvae Crustaceans Kuruma shrimp Penaeus japonicus - Mysis Crustaceans Redtail prawn Penaeus penicillatus Zoea Crustaceans San paulo shrimp - Penaeus paulensis - Zoea Crustaceans Kuruma shrimp Penaeus japonicus - Zoea Crustaceans San paulo shrimp - Penaeus paulensis - Postlarvae Crustaceans Redtail prawn Penaeus 96 hours

Acute LC50 0.74 mg/L Fresh water

96 hours

Acute LC50 1 to 1.5 ppm Fresh water

96 hours

Acute LC50 0.53 ppm Fresh water Acute LC50 0.5 to 1 ppm Fresh water

48 hours 96 hours

Acute LC50 31260 ug/L Marine water

48 hours

Acute LC50 25400 ug/L Fresh water Acute LC50 22790 to 32200 ug/L Marine water

48 hours 48 hours

Acute LC50 16010 to 21460 ug/L Marine water Acute LC50 14860 to 19140 ug/L Marine water

48 hours

48 hours

Acute LC50 14530 to 20600 ug/L Marine water Acute LC50 11310 to 15480 ug/L Marine water Acute LC50 8590 to 9640 ug/L Marine water

48 hours

48 hours

48 hours

Acute LC50 5210 to 6040 ug/L Marine water

48 hours

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Ammonia penicillatus Zoea Acute LC50 4980 to 9070 ug/L Marine water Crustaceans Kuruma shrimp Penaeus japonicus Nauplii Daphnia - Water flea - Daphnia magna - <24 hours Daphnia - Water flea - Daphnia pulex - <24 hours Daphnia - Water flea Ceriodaphnia reticulata - <4 hours Crustaceans Aquatic sowbug Asellus aquaticus - 8 to 10 mm Fish - common carp - Cyprinus carpio Fish - Chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Underyearling - 1 to 7 g Fish - common carp - Cyprinus carpio Fish - Silver carp molitrix Fingerling Fish - Carp nobilis 48 hours

Acute LC50 4180 to 6030 ug/L Fresh water Acute LC50 4130 to 5100 ug/L Fresh water Acute LC50 2710 to 3670 ug/L Fresh water

48 hours

48 hours 48 hours

Acute LC50 2500 ug/L Fresh water Acute LC50 660 ug/L Fresh water Acute LC50 450 to 470 ug/L Fresh water

48 hours

96 hours 96 hours

Acute LC50 440 ug/L Fresh water Acute LC50 380 ug/L Fresh water

96 hours 96 hours

Hypophthalmichthys

Acute LC50 300 ug/L Fresh water

Hypophthalmichthys

96 hours

Products of degradation Environmental fate Environmental hazards Toxicity to the environment

: Products of degradation: nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2 etc.). : Not available. : No known significant effects or critical hazards. : Not available.

Section 13. Disposal considerations

Product removed from the cylinder must be disposed of in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, local regulation.Return cylinders with residual product to Airgas, Inc.Do not dispose of locally.

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Section 14. Transport information

Regulatory information DOT Classification UN number UN1005 Proper shipping name AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS Class 2.2 Packing group Not applicable (gas). Label Additional information Reportable quantity 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) Limited quantity Yes. Packaging instruction Passenger aircraft Quantity limitation: Forbidden. Cargo aircraft Quantity limitation: Forbidden. Special provisions 13,T50 TDG Classification UN1005 AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS; OR ANHYDROUS AMMONIA 2.3 Not applicable (gas). Explosive Limit and Limited Quantity Index 0 ERAP Index 3000 Passenger Carrying Ship Index Forbidden Passenger Carrying Road or Rail Index Forbidden Special provisions Mexico Classification UN1005 AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS 2.2 Not applicable (gas). -

Refer to CFR 49 (or authority having jurisdiction) to determine the information required for shipment of the product.
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Section 15. Regulatory information

United States U.S. Federal regulations : TSCA 8(a) IUR: Partial exemption United States inventory (TSCA 8b): This material is listed or exempted. SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: Ammonia, anhydrous SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: Ammonia, anhydrous SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Ammonia, anhydrous SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Ammonia, anhydrous: Sudden release of pressure, Immediate (acute) health hazard Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Ammonia, anhydrous Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention - Toxic Substances:

Ammonia
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: Ammonia, anhydrous SARA 313 Form R - Reporting requirements Supplier notification Product name : Ammonia : Ammonia CAS number 7664-41-7 7664-41-7 Concentration 100 100

SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the MSDS and any copying and redistribution of the MSDS shall include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the MSDS subsequently redistributed. State regulations : Connecticut Carcinogen Reporting: This material is not listed. Connecticut Hazardous Material Survey: This material is not listed. Florida substances: This material is not listed. Illinois Chemical Safety Act: This material is not listed. Illinois Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employee Act: This material is not listed. Louisiana Reporting: This material is not listed. Louisiana Spill: This material is not listed. Massachusetts Spill: This material is not listed. Massachusetts Substances: This material is listed. Michigan Critical Material: This material is not listed. Minnesota Hazardous Substances: This material is not listed. New Jersey Hazardous Substances: This material is listed. New Jersey Spill: This material is not listed. New Jersey Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act: This material is listed. New York Acutely Hazardous Substances: This material is listed. New York Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: This material is not listed. Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances: This material is listed. Rhode Island Hazardous Substances: This material is not listed. Canada WHMIS (Canada) : Class A: Compressed gas. Class B-1: Flammable gas. Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (Very toxic). Class E: Corrosive material CEPA Toxic substances: This material is not listed. Canadian ARET: This material is not listed. Canadian NPRI: This material is listed. Alberta Designated Substances: This material is not listed. Ontario Designated Substances: This material is not listed. Quebec Designated Substances: This material is not listed.

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Section 16. Other information

United States Label requirements : CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. : Class A: Compressed gas. Class B-1: Flammable gas. Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (Very toxic). Class E: Corrosive material

Canada Label requirements

Hazardous Material Information System (U.S.A.)

: Health Flammability Physical hazards

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National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)

: Health 3

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Flammability Instability Special

Notice to reader To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.

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