BASF CORPORATION CHEMICALS DIV. -- AMMONIUM SULFATE (GRANULAR)  -- 8720-00F009643
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM SULFATE (GRANULAR)
MSDS Date:12/02/1988
FSC:8720
NIIN:00F009643
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BASF CORPORATION CHEMICALS DIV.
Address:100 CHERRY HILL ROAD
City:PARSIPPENY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Info Phone Num:(409) 238-6100
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 316-3000
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:M&M  LANDSCAPING
CAGE:0PK40
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BASF CORPORATION
Address:100 CHERRY HILL ROAD, BLDG 119-2
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Phone:201-316-3000 OR 800-424-3900
CAGE:0PK40
Company Name:M&M  LANDSCAPING
CAGE:34612

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM SULFATE (2:1), DIAMMONIUM SULFATE; SULFURIC ACID,
    DIAMMONIUM SALT
CAS:7783-20-2
RTECS #:BS4500000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RATS): 3.0 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO THE
    MEMBRANES OF RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
    IRRITATE THE MEMBRANES OF THE G.I. TRACT, GASTRIC UPSET,
    ULCERATION, HEMMORRHAGE OF THE G.I. TRACT, & DI ARRHEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO MEMBRANES OF THE
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: IRRITATE THE
    MEMBRANES OF THE G.I. TRACT, GASTRIC UPSET, ULCERATION, HEMMORRHAGE
    OF G.I. TRACT & DIA     RRHEA, SYSTEMIC AMMONIA POISONING.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: WASH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN:
    WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DILUTE W/WATER & INDUCE
    VOMITING. NEVE R GIVE FLUIDS OR INDUCE VOMITING IF THEVICTIM IS
    UNCONSCIOUS OR HAVING CONVULSIONS. GET MED ATTN. INHALATION: MOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. AID BREATHING. GET MED ATTN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:GOOD FIREFIGHTING PRACTICE DICTATES THE USE OF
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & TURN OUT GEAR.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SPILLS SHOULD BE CONTAINED & PLACED IN
    SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALL LABELED PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
    OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING, STORING, & TRANSPORTING EMPTY CONTAINERS
    DUE TO PRODUCT RESIDUES.
Other Precautions:DON'T REUSE CONTAINERS UNLESS THEY ARE PROFESSIONALLY
    CLEANED & RECONDITIONED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR AS
    NECESSARY.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAINS, SAFETY SHOWERS,
    COVERALLS, APRON, BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYSTEMIC AMMONIA POISONING IS POSSIBLE IF SUFFICIENT ABSORPTION OCCURS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:65
Solubility in Water:77G/100G
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, CRYSTALLINE SOLID.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, BASES, CHLORATES, NITRATES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, SULFUR TRIOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. INCINERATE OR BURY IN A LICENSED FACILITY.
    DON'T DISCHARGE INTO WATERWAYS OR SEWER SYSTEMS W/O PROPER
    AUTHORITY. RECOMMEND CRUSHING  OR OTHER MEANS TO PREVENT
    UNAUTHORIZEDREUSE.

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