| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire. Substance is noncombustible. Extinguishing media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. | |
| [Fire Potential] Noncombustible. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | |
| [Skin] Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Inhalation] Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Excessive inhalation may cause minor respiratory irritation. | |
| [Skin] May cause mild skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Eyes] May cause mild eye irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. | |
| [Hazards] Containers may explode when heated. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 22 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 36/37 | |
| [UN (DOT)] 9081 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Increases in blood pressure and pulse have been reported. An altered mental status (coma) may be seen, but is not characteristic unless hypoxemia occurs. Seizures may occur with extensive absorption. No data were available to assess the teratogenic potential of this agent. <br>Decreased egg production has occurred in experimental animals. Ammonia crosses the ovine placental barrier. <br>No data were available to assess the potential effects of exposure to this agent during lactation. <br>No information about possible male reproductive effects was found in available references. | |
| [Poison Class] - | |
| [Appearance] A white crystalline solid having the odor of ammonia. | |
| [Solubility in water] 17.4 g / 100 ml | |
| [Melting Point] 35 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 60 | |
| [Density] 1.57 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Usage] In baking powder formulations, in cooling baths, in fire extinguishers, manufacture porous plastics, ceramics, manufacture dyes, pigments, in compost heaps to accelerate decompn, as fertilizer, for defatting textiles, in cold wave solns, in chrome leather tanning, to remove gypsum from heat exchanges and other processing equipment. | |
| [Product Name] Ammonium bicarbonate | |
| [Synonyms] Acid ammonium carbonate Ammonium hydrogen carbonate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_1066-33-7.htm">1066-33-7 | |
| [Formula] CH5NO3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 79.05 | |
| [EINECS] 213-911-5 | |
| [RTECS] BO8600000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Other | |
| [Merck] 13,497 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 4329606 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Can react dangerously with acids, caustic alkalies, and strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ammonia and/or derivatives. | |
| [Combustion Products] Irritating and toxic ammonia gas may form in fires. | |
| [UN Number] 9081 | |
| [Hazard Class] 6.1 |
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