Ammonium Hydroxide Solution

Remove patient promptly to fresh air. Restore breathing, if required and, if breathing is difficult, give oxygen provided a qualified operator is available. Keep patient warm and at rest.

Immediately flush with large amounts of water while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.

Immediately flush with large amounts of water, for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally.

Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, encourage patient to drink large amounts of water, substituting, as available, diluted vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice or other fruit juice. Follow with a demulcent such as egg white, olive oil, or milk, as available.

Use any standard fire fighting agent (water, dry chemical, foam, etc.) as appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.

Limited potential exists for containers to rupture in fire due to overpressurization. NH₃ vapors in the presence of oil or other combustible materials will increase the fire hazard. Accumulations of ammonia in confined spaces may explode if exposed to a strong ignition source.

Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool or move from fire area if without risk.

Evacuate unprotected personnel and provide ventilation. Clean-up personnel, properly protected against contact with liquid and inhalation of mists and vapors, may shut off leak and remove ignition sources.

Flush small spills with large quantities of water.

Contain large spills by diking with sand or other inert material. Pump into drums, close and label 'Corrosive'.

Any release to the environment of this material may be subject to federal AND/OR STATE REPORTING REQUIREMENT.

Pump into drums, close and label 'Corrosive'.

Avoid all contact of liquid with the body. Avoid inhalation of vapors. Follow good maintenance procedures to prevent leaks. Keep containers away from heat and open flame. Use caution in opening sealed containers for proper pressure relief. Handle as a corrosive liquid.

Store in a cool dry, well-ventilated area (preferably outdoors) in closed containers, away from sources of heat, ignition and incompatible materials. Where necessary closed containers should be provided with safety relief valves. Protect containers from corrosion and physical damage.

Keep containers away from heat and open flame.

Specialized handling (e.g., bottles) should be done in a closed ventilated system (e.g., exhausted hood), which is customary in the semiconductor industry. Ventilation in areas of heavy handling (e.g., cases, carboys, drums, etc.) should be sufficient to reduce ammonia concentrations below permissible levels. Packaging and unloading areas and open processing equipment may require mechanical exhaust systems.

alkali-resistant gloves

As a minimum, wear safety glasses with non-perforated sideshields. Add a faceshield while pouring liquid. When handling large quantities or under emergency conditions, wear a hard hat, chemical safety goggles and faceshield (if eyes are not covered by respiratory device). Do not wear contact lenses.

Generally not required in work areas with closed ventilation system. For spill, leak or other emergency situations above the TLV, but below 300 ppm, use a chemical cartridge respirator, NIOSH-approved for NH₃. Above 300 ppm or for unknown concentrations, use NIOSH-approved, self-contained breathing apparatus or supplied-air respirator with full facepiece.

Equipment should prevent any possibility of skin contact with product. This may include, as dictated by workplace conditions, alkali-resistant gloves, rubber apron, boots and full protective clothing.

Stable under normal conditions.

Heat releases NH₃ gas without violence in the absence of incompatible materials.

Will not occur.

Heat

Strong oxidizers, including halogens. Acids: hydrochloric, hydrofluoric, nitric and sulfuric. Also reacts with acrolein, acrylic acid, dimethyl sulfate, gold, silver nitrate, silver oxide, silver oxide plus ethyl alcohol, hypochlorites of calcium or sodium, mercury, propylene oxide, iodine.

When heated, material will release NH₃ vapors. Combustion products expected would be nitrogen oxides and unburned NH₃.

Must be disposed of in an approved facility for hazardous waste.