Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Storage Media for Security for Valuable Papers
For the absolutely largest photo storage website, go to:
Photobucket.com
At this site, there is 2GB of storage space. That is sufficient space for 24,000 photos. This website is an excellent choice if considering utilizing a website for home photos. In case of house fire or other natural or unnatural disaster, there will be a record of important photos that are not capable of being reproduced. The photos may be one time photos that are never capable of being recovered if destroyed. The second largest photo storage is :
picasaweb.com
At this website, 1GB of storage space is available for an additional 12,000 photos. It is best to also keep a 3TB hard drive with you at all times for ALL of the important documents, photos, bill payments, receipts, and all other paperwork that is valuable.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Basic Household Chemicalls List
Home Chemicals List
• Distilled is better
• table salt (sodium chloride)
borax
Usually sold with laundry detergents, otherwise with household cleaners.
• corn starch
Grocery store item, found on the baking/spice aisle.
white glue
vinegar.
• baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
food coloring
epsom salts (magnesium sulfate)
vodka
Used as ethanol
• sugar (sucrose)
• flour.
• alum
• calcium chloride
Sold as a laundry booster or road salt (de-icer).
• bromothymol blue pH indicator
Sold in water test kits for aquaria and swimming pools.
• phenolphthalein pH indicator
get this from a disappearing ink kit sold at a magic shop. It can be ordered. This chemical is used in color-change and disppearing ink projects.
• sodium hydroxide (lye)
Sold as a drain cleaner in the plumbing section of some hardware stores. Keep away from children.
• glycerin
Sold in the pharmacy section or in craft stores.
• rock salt or sea salt
Sold with spices. Sometimes you want sodium chloride with other trace elements.
• lemon juice
metamucil.
• milk of magnesia
• dishwashing detegent
For hand washing, not dishwashing machines.
• copper wire
galvanized nails
These are nails that have been coated with zinc.
• mineral oil
Baby oil is mineral oil.
• citric acid
Sold with canning supplies.
• vegetable oil
steel wool
Found with cleaning supplies.
• iodine stain
It's easiest to order this from a chemical supply company or try to buy some from a local school.
• unflavored gelatin
Found with its flavored relatives.
Household Ammonia MSDS
For safety reasons, an msds should be available in laminated form for emergencies. This should include every chemical in the household.
For ammonia, the MSDS [material safety data sheet] is:
SECTION 1 : PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: 013 Household Ammonia Chemical Synonym : c013
Formula : Multi-component mixture Chemical Family: Ammonia water
Supplier : Vasco Brands 511 Budd St. Elmira, NY 14904
Emergency Telephone : (607)733-5566
SECTION 2 : COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
ACGIH TLV
Hazardous Ingredient(s) CAS # % (w/w) TWA STEL
Ammonia 7664-41-7 < 10.0 25ppm 35ppm
Unlisted components are considered non-hazardous as per 29CFR1910.1200g2C. See section 15 for
specific state right-to-know information if applicable.
SECTION 3 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview : Ammonia is very alkaline and reacts corrosively with all body tissues. Primary
route (s) of entry include : inhalation, skin contact, eye contact. Read the entire MSDS for a more
thorough evaluation of the hazards.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Eye Contact: Can cause permanent eye injury. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and
swelling of eyes. Can injure the cornea and cause blindness. Additional symptoms of eye exposure may
include : Blurred vision.
Skin Contact: Can cause severe skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness and burning of skin,
and other skin damage. Additional symptoms of skin contact may include : skin blistering.
Ingestion: Swallowing this material may be harmful or fatal. Symptoms may include severe stomach and
intestional irritation (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), abdominal pain, and vomiting of blood. Swallowing this
material may cause burns and destroy tissue in the mouth, throat, and digestive tract. Low blood pressure
and shock may occur as a result of severe tissue injury.
Inhalation: Breathing of vapor or mist is possible. Breathing this material may be harmful. Symptoms
usually occur at air concentrations higher than the recommended exposure limits (see section 2). Signs
and symptomsof exposure to this material may include irritation (nose, throat, airways), cough, shortness
of breath, difficult breathing, lung edema (fluid buildup in the lung tissue).
SECTION 4 : FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical aid.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush with large quantities of water while removing contaminated clothing.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If breathing has stopped or is difficult, administer artificial
respiration or oxygen as needed. Seek medical aid.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Rinse mouth with water and give plenty of milk or water to
drink. Immediately seek medical aid!
SECTION 5 : FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point : None Method Used: N/A Flammable Limits: LEL = 16% UEL = 25%
Extinguishing Media: Water fog or spray for escaping ammonia gas.
Hazardous Products of Combustion : May form : ammonia, nitrogen compounds.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name : 013 Household Ammonia Date Issued : April 20, 2007
Page 1
Fire Fighting Procedures:The mixture will not burn, but escaping ammonia gas can burn in the range
of 16 - 25% in air. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus in the pressure
demand mode. Use caution when fighting any fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: See Fire Fighting Procedures above.
SECTION 6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Releases will liberate irritating vapors.
Small Spill: Spilled liquids should be contained and not washed into sewers or ground water. Prevent
large quantities from contact with vegetation or waterways. Aqua ammonia is a regulated material, and
reporting of any release may be required.
Large Spill: Release of 1,000 lbs. or more of aqua ammonia (NH4OH) within 24 hours must be reported
to the National Response Center at (800)424-8802, as well as appropriate local and state agencies.
Immediate (within minutes) reporting is required.
Deactivating Chemicals: None listed.
SECTION 7 : HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Handle with caution. Wash thoroughly after handling. For industrial use only! An eye/face
and body deluge shower should be available in the immediate work area.
Storage Requirements: Store in vented containers or pressure vessels away from heat. Open
containers cautiously in case of pressure build up. Zinc, copper, and copper alloys such as brass are
rapidly corroded by aqua ammonia. Keep container sealed when not in use.
SECTION 8 : EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection approved by NIOSH/MSHA for ammonia must be
used when exposure limits are exceeded. Appropriate protection depends on the type and magnitude of
exposure.
Ventilation / Local Exhaust : Local exhaust ventilation should be used to control release of air
contaminants in the work place. General dilution ventilation may assist with the reduction of air
contaminant concentrations.
Ventilation / Mechanical Recommendations: Inlet near surface.
Skin Protection: Rubber gloves and rubber or PVC/Nylon/PVC laminate protective clothing should be
used to prevent contact with splashed liquid.
Eye Protection: Employees should be required to wear chemical safety goggles to prevent eye
contact.
Other Protective Equipment: An eye/face and body deluge shower should be available in the
immediate work area.
Exposure Guidelines: See section 2 for ACGIH recommendations for each hazardous ingredient.
SECTION 9 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance / Odor: Clear water-white liquid, ammoniacal odor.
Water Solubility: Complete pH (1%): 13.6
Specific Gravity: 0.897 Boiling Point (°F): 80 - 85 Evaporation Rate: slower than ether
% volatile: 100 Vapor Density(air=1): 0.6 Vapor Pressure(mmHg): 755
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name : 013 Household Ammonia Date Issued : April 20, 2007
Page 2
SECTION 10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May form ammonia, nitrogen compounds.
Chemical Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Hydrogen gas evolves upon contact with some metals.
Incompatibility with other Substances: Avoid contact with alkali metals, brass, copper,
hypochlorites, iron, metallic mercury, silver, strong acids, strong alkalis, strong mineral acids.
Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Data (as Ammonia) :
Acute oral : LD50(rat) = 350 mg/kg : TC Lo (human) = 43 mg/kg
Acute inhalation (LC50) : TC Lo (man) = 408ppm
Acute Dermal = no data available
significant effects = skin, eye, mucus membrane irritation.
Carcinogenicity: The ingredients of this product are not classified as carcinogenic by ACGIH, IARC,
OSHA, or NTP.
SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological Data: No data found as Ammonia.
SECTION 13 : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Spent solutions cannot be sent to sewer without neutralization. If waste
treatment facility is available, neutralize with diluted HCl to an acceptable pH. If not, contact a permitted
waste hauler to dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste (40CFR261.33) if discarded? No
If yes, the RCRA ID number is : N/A
SECTION 14 : TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Proper Shipping Name: Ammonia Solution (containing 10-35% ammonia)
DOT Hazard Class / Product Identification Number / Packing Group / DOT Label:
8 / UN2672 / PGIII / Corrosive
SECTION 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION
FEDERAL REGULATIONS (USA):
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Status : TSCA (United States) The intentional
ingredients of this product are listed.
CERCLA RQ - 40CFR302.4(a) Reportable Quantity (Ammonia) = 100 lbs.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name : 013 Household Ammonia Date Issued : April 20, 2007
Page 3
SARA 302 Components - 40 CFR 355 Appendix A
Section 302 Component(s) TPQ (lbs) RQ (lbs)
Ammonia 100 100
SARA 311/312 Classification - 40 CFR 370.2 : Immediate (as Ammonia)
SARA 313 Components - 40 CFR 372.65:
Section 313 Component(s) CAS # %
Ammonia 7664-41-7 < 10.0
OSHA Process Safety Management 29CFR 1910 :
Component Condition TQ (lbs)
Ammonia > 44 % 15,000
EPA Accidental Release Prevention 40 CFR 68 :
RMP Component (s) Condition TQ (lbs)
Ammonia > = 20% 20,000
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
Ammonia is listed on the following inventories : CEPA - Domestic Substances List ( DSL).
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS:
California Safe Drinking Water Act (Prop. 65) Listing : None listed.
New Jersey RTK Label Information :
Ammonia 7664-41-7
Pennsylvania RTK Label Information :
Ammonia 7664-41-7
SECTION 16 : OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating : HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
NFPA hazard degree designation 704: 4 = extreme, 3 = high, 2 = moderate, 1 = slight, 0 = none.
Information and data compiled to compose this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge as of the
printed date, and is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name : 013 Household Ammonia Date Issued : April 20, 2007
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Mineral and distilled water
For most, to determine whether to purchase mineral or distilled water may be confusing. Which is best or what ar they used for are very common questions that should be asked.
Firstly, mineral water contains minerals which function as electrolytes. For drinking, mineral water is best.
Distiiled water should not be used solely for drinking purposes. It will take away vitamins and minerals from the body. Distilled water is best used with medicines, teas, coffees, and foods. The distilled water will function as a vitamin, medicine, electrolyte or mineral carrier.
Seafood Safety Tips
Seafood Safety Tips
From the Pennsylvania Bureau of Food Safety
Selecting Seafood
•Fresh and frozen fish should be handled properly at all times. Fish is highly susceptible to deterioration.
•Good fresh fish can be distinguished from old fish by marked differences in appearance. Fresh fish have bright red, moist gills and the eyes are bulging and clear. The flesh and belly areas should be firm and elastic. The flesh should not pull away from the bones easily, and the scales should stick to the flesh. Look for skin that is vibrant and bright.
•Fresh fish do not have a noticeably strong, fishy odor.
•An unacceptable fish will have gill slants that are gray or gray-green and dry, and gills that are darker and dull red, brownish or gray. Unacceptable fish also have cloudy, red-bordered and sunken eyes and the flesh is soft and yielding. If finger pressure is applied, the impression will remain. If the fish has an ammonia odor, the deterioration is advanced. Fish may also contain parasites, tumors, abscesses and cysts. Do not eat fish that show any of the signs of deterioration.
•Only buy fish from reputable sources. Your fish monger should be able to tell you where fish were caught, when they were caught and delivered to the store.
•Only buy fresh seafood that is refrigerated or properly iced.
•Fresh seafood and cooked, ready-to-eat seafood like shrimp, crabs or smoked fish, should be stored in separate display cases. Cross-contamination can occur between raw seafood and cooked seafood.
•Like other food packages, don't buy frozen seafood if the packages are ripped, open or damaged.
•Fish should not be frozen, thawed and then refrozen. Indications that frozen fish packages have been refrozen include frost or ice crystals, packages stored above the frost line, a sour odor and an off-color. Brown coloring at the edges of a fillet is also a sign of refreezing.
•Also check the quality of lobsters, crabs and shellfish. The shell of a live lobster should be hard and heavy. Live lobsters and crabs should show signs of movement. The tails of live lobsters should curl under when picked up. The shells of clams and oysters should be closed if they are alive. Partly open shells might indicate that the clams, oysters and mussels are dead. To determine if they are alive, tap the shells; if the shells close, they are alive.
•The edible portions of frozen lobsters should have firm flesh. If the lobster gives off a strong odor, do not eat it.
Storing Seafood
•Most refrigerated fish should not be stored for longer than 1 or 2 days.
•Refrigerate seafood in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Wrap the seafood loosely and allow air to circulate freely around the package.
•Discard shellfish if they die during storage or if their shells crack or creak. Tap the shell to check if the shellfish are alive. The shellfish will close up when the shell is tapped.
•Most seafood can be kept in freezer storage for 3 to 6 months.
•Wrap seafood in moisture-proof freezer paper or foil for freezer storage.
•Freezers should be 0° F for maximum freezer storage. Increased temperatures affect freezer storage and foods deteriorate more quickly.
Preparing Seafood
•Always wash hands with hot, soapy water before handling any food.
•Like meat and poultry, thaw seafood in the refrigerator, never on the counter. Place the frozen seafood in the refrigerator the night before preparation to maintain best quality.
•To thaw seafood quickly, put in a plastic bag and immerse in cold water for about an hour, or microwave on defrost. Stop the defrost cycle while the fish is still icy but pliable.
•All fish, poultry and meat should be marinated in the refrigerator.
•Never use a marinade for fish, poultry or meat as a sauce. Instead, reserve some of the marinade for the sauce before adding the raw food.
•Preventing cross-contamination during seafood preparation is especially important. This is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness related to seafood.
•Use separate cutting boards, utensils and plates for raw seafood and for cooked seafood. Never use the same plate to carry raw seafood to the grill and then carry the cooked seafood from the grill using the same, unwashed plate.
Cooking Seafood
•Seafood should reach an internal temperature of 145° F for 15 seconds.
•Another way to check for doneness of fish is to slip the point of a sharp knife into the flesh and pull aside. The edges should be opaque and the center slightly translucent with flakes beginning to separate. Let the fish stand for 3 to 4 minutes.
•Check the color of shrimp, lobster and scallops for doneness. Shrimp and lobster turn red and the flesh becomes pearly opaque. Scallops turn milky white or opaque and firm.
•Clams, mussels and oysters are done when the shells open. Discard any that stay closed.
Serving Seafood
•Always keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
•Do not keep cooked food out of refrigeration for more than 2 hours.
Kitchen Container Conversions for the Kitchen
Liquid (Fluid) Measure Equivalents
0.125 oz
1 fl dram
60 minims
1 oz
8 fl drams
4 oz
1 gill
8 oz
1 c
16 oz
2 c
1 pt
32 oz
4 c
2 pt
1 qt
33.8 oz
4.23 c
2.1134 pt
1.0567 qt
0.264 gal
1 l
128 oz
16 c
8 pt
4 qt
1 gal
3.7853 l
4032 oz
1 bbl
3.94 pt
7.875 qt
31.5 gal
8064 oz
1 hhd
7.875 pt
15.75 qt
63 gal
fl = fluid
oz = ounce
c = cup
pt = pint
qt = quart
gal = gallon
bbl = barrel
hhd = hogshead
l = liter
Oven Kitchen Conversions
Oven Temperatures
225°F
110°C
Gas Mark 1/4
Very slow / Very cool
250
120
Gas Mark 1/2
Very slow / Very cool
275
140
Gas Mark 1
Slow / Cool
300
150
Gas Mark 2
Slow / Cool
325
160
Gas Mark 3
Warm / Very Moderate
350
180
Gas Mark 4
Moderate
375
190
Gas Mark 5
Moderately hot / Fairly hot
400
200
Gas Mark 6
Moderately hot / Fairly hot
425
220
Gas Mark 7
Hot
450
230
Gas Mark 8
Very hot
475
240
Gas Mark 9
Very hot
Materials Conversions for the Kitchen
Top
Common Kitchen Equivalents
Standard
Equivalent
Equivalent
One pinch or dash
1/16 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
5 ml
1/6 ounce
1 tablespoon
3 teaspoons
1/2 ounce
1/4 cup
4 tablespoons
2 ounces
1/3 cup
5 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
3 ounces
1/2 cup
8 tablespoons
4 ounces
1 gill
1/2 cup
4 ounces
1 cup
16 tablespoons
8 ounces
1 pint
2 cups
16 ounces
1 quart
4 cups
32 ounces
1 quart
2 pints
32 ounces
1 gallon
4 quarts
128 ounces
1 peck
8 quarts
1 bushel
4 pecks
1 pound dry measure
16 ounces
Monday, August 13, 2012
Future Home Resources
Boards for home construction:
A hardwood tree= 450'LX12"H boards
[1] 60'X60'X12'H houses= 10 boards high X 3,600'L
[1] 10H X 10L=100 boards
[2] 100 boards [1 tree] X 7 billion people =7 billion trees
[2] Miscellaneous boards for furniture, wagons, etc.:
[1] 70 billion trees at 0.1 of size of homes equivalent board feet
Kevlar 29 Materials:
[1] 70 billion people X 10 sets clothing = 700 billion pieces of clothing
Platinum Kitchenware for homes:
[1] 10 lbs X 70 billion people= 700 billion lbs/ 3.5 million tons
Teflon PFA:
[1] 30 lbs X 70 billion people= 2.1 trillion lbs/ 100.5 billion tons
water:
[1] 70 billion people X 5 gallons daily X 7 days per weeek X 4 weeks per month X 12 months per year X 100 year life span= 1,176 to the 15th power gallons
Future Dishwashing towelettes
In the future, a set of 3 towelettes may be available for dishwashing purposes. The towellettes are: [1] a wipe to wash toweletes with dish washing soap [2] a water rinsing towelette with water [3] a drying towelette This will assist in preventing dishes from sitting in a sink until washed.
custom items:vol.1
*pulse dryer:
[1]sterilizer
[2]clothes dryer
[3]dish dryer
[4]dehumidifier
[A]use 1800*F heat strips
*anodic/cathodic frequency dryer, sterilizer: a positive and negative frequency converts water to hydrogen and oxygen
*electrostatic dehumidifier, dryer, sterilizer: similar to an electrostatic precipitator
*ionic humidity precipitation: similar to ionospheric thunderstorm precipitation
*tesla coil and van de graaf generator air sterilizer: dual metal mesh high power arcing system kills airborne microorganisms
*tesla coil type generator water sterilizer: duplicates ionosphere
*zirconium copper wound 316ss guitar strings
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Acetone MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
Acetone MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Acetone
Catalog Codes: SLA3502, SLA1645, SLA3151, SLA3808
CAS#: 67-64-1
RTECS: AL3150000
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Acetone
CI#: Not applicable.
Synonym: 2-propanone; Dimethyl Ketone;
Dimethylformaldehyde; Pyroacetic Acid
Chemical Name: Acetone
Chemical Formula: C3-H6-O
Contact Information:
Sciencelab.com, Inc.
14025 Smith Rd.
Houston, Texas 77396
US Sales: 1-800-901-7247
International Sales: 1-281-441-4400
Order Online: ScienceLab.com
CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call:
1-800-424-9300
International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887
For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
Acetone 67-64-1 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Acetone: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 5800 mg/kg [Rat]. 3000 mg/kg [Mouse]. 5340 mg/kg
[Rabbit]. VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 50100 mg/m 8 hours [Rat]. 44000 mg/m 4 hours [Mouse].
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of
skin contact (permeator).
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female,
Reproductive system/toxin/male [SUSPECTED]. The substance is toxic to central nervous system (CNS). The substance may
be toxic to kidneys, the reproductive system, liver, skin. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target
organs damage.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
p. 2
Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids
open. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention if symptoms appear.
Serious Inhalation:
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If
breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek medical
attention.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: Flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 465°C (869°F)
Flash Points: CLOSED CUP: -20°C (-4°F). OPEN CUP: -9°C (15.8°F) (Cleveland).
Flammable Limits: LOWER: 2.6% UPPER: 12.8%
Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Highly flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Slightly explosive in presence of open
flames and sparks, of oxidizing materials, of acids.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water. SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam,
water spray or fog.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards:
Forms explosive mixtures with hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid, nitric acid, nitric acid + sulfuric acid, chromic anydride, chromyl
chloride, nitrosyl chloride, hexachloromelamine, nitrosyl perchlorate, nitryl perchlorate, permonosulfuric acid, thiodiglycol +
hydrogen peroxide, potassium ter-butoxide, sulfur dichloride, 1-methyl-1,3-butadiene, bromoform, carbon, air, chloroform,
thitriazylperchlorate.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill:
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
p. 3
Large Spill:
Flammable liquid. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth,
sand or other non-combustible material. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined
areas; dike if needed. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS
and with local authorities.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:
Keep locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do
not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear
suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids, alkalis.
Storage:
Store in a segregated and approved area (flammables area) . Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container
tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat and avoid all possible sources of ignition
(spark or flame).
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective
threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.
Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid
inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this
product.
Exposure Limits:
TWA: 500 STEL: 750 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] TWA: 750 STEL: 1000 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United
States] TWA: 500 STEL: 1000 [Austalia] TWA: 1185 STEL: 2375 (mg/m3) [Australia] TWA: 750 STEL: 1500 (ppm) [United
Kingdom (UK)] TWA: 1810 STEL: 3620 (mg/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)] TWA: 1800 STEL: 2400 from OSHA (PEL) [United
States]Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Liquid.
Odor: Fruity. Mint-like. Fragrant. Ethereal
Taste: Pungent, Sweetish
Molecular Weight: 58.08 g/mole
Color: Colorless. Clear
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: 56.2°C (133.2°F)
Melting Point: -95.35 (-139.6°F)
Critical Temperature: 235°C (455°F)
Specific Gravity: 0.79 (Water = 1)
p. 4
Vapor Pressure: 24 kPa (@ 20°C)
Vapor Density: 2 (Air = 1)
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: 62 ppm
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: The product is more soluble in water; log(oil/water) = -0.2
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water.
Solubility: Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Excess heat, ignition sources, exposure to moisture, air, or water, incompatible materials.
Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids, alkalis.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Toxicity to Animals:
WARNING: THE LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF A 4-HOUR EXPOSURE. Acute oral
toxicity (LD50): 3000 mg/kg [Mouse]. Acute toxicity of the vapor (LC50): 44000 mg/m3 4 hours [Mouse].
Chronic Effects on Humans:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified
Reproductive system/toxin/female, Reproductive system/toxin/male [SUSPECTED]. Causes damage to the following organs:
central nervous system (CNS). May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, the reproductive system, liver, skin.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans:
May affect genetic material (mutagenicity) based on studies with yeast (S. cerevisiae), bacteria, and hamster fibroblast cells.
May cause reproductive effects (fertility) based upon animal studies. May contain trace amounts of benzene and formaldehyde
which may cancer and birth defects. Human: passes the placental barrier.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Eyes: Causes
eye irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. Inhalation:
Inhalation at high concentrations affects the sense organs, brain and causes respiratory tract irritation. It also may affect the
Central Nervous System (behavior) characterized by dizzness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, muscle weakeness, and
possibly motor incoordination, speech abnormalities, narcotic effects and coma. Inhalation may also affect the gastrointestinal
tract (nausea, vomiting). Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive (gastrointestinal) tract (nausea, vomiting). It may also
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affect the Central Nevous System (behavior), characterized by depression, fatigue, excitement, stupor, coma, headache,
altered sleep time, ataxia, tremors as well at the blood, liver, and urinary system (kidney, bladder, ureter) and endocrine
system. May also have musculoskeletal effects. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause dermatitis. Eyes: Eye
irritation.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 5540 mg/l 96 hours [Trout]. 8300 mg/l 96 hours [Bluegill]. 7500 mg/l 96 hours [Fatthead Minnow].
0.1 ppm any hours [Water flea].
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: CLASS 3: Flammable liquid.
Identification: : Acetone UNNA: 1090 PG: II
Special Provisions for Transport: Not available.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations:
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause
reproductive harm (male) which would require a warning under the statute: Benzene California prop. 65: This product contains
the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under
the statute: Benzene California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: Benzene, Formaldehyde Connecticut hazardous
material survey.: Acetone Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Acetone Illinois chemical safety act: Acetone
New York release reporting list: Acetone Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Acetone Pennsylvania RTK: Acetone
Florida: Acetone Minnesota: Acetone Massachusetts RTK: Acetone Massachusetts spill list: Acetone New Jersey: Acetone
New Jersey spill list: Acetone Louisiana spill reporting: Acetone California List of Hazardous Substances (8 CCR 339):
Acetone TSCA 8(b) inventory: Acetone TSCA 4(a) final test rules: Acetone TSCA 8(a) IUR: Acetone
Other Regulations:
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). EINECS: This product is on the
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada):
CLASS B-2: Flammable liquid with a flash point lower than 37.8°C (100°F). CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects
(TOXIC).
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DSCL (EEC):
R11- Highly flammable. R36- Irritating to eyes. S9- Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16- Keep away from sources of
ignition - No smoking. S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 3
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: h
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 1
Flammability: 3
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate. Splash goggles.
Section 16: Other Information
References:
-Material safety data sheet issued by: la Commission de la Santé et de la Sécurité du Travail du Québec. -The Sigma-
Aldrich Library of Chemical Safety Data, Edition II. -Hawley, G.G.. The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11e ed., New York
N.Y., Van Nostrand Reinold, 1987. LOLI, RTECS, HSDB databases. Other MSDSs
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
Created: 10/10/2005 08:13 PM
Last Updated: 11/01/2010 12:00 PM
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Household Ammonia MSDS
SECTION 1 : PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: 013 Household Ammonia Chemical Synonym : c013
Formula : Multi-component mixture Chemical Family: Ammonia water
Supplier : Vasco Brands 511 Budd St. Elmira, NY 14904
Emergency Telephone : (607)733-5566
SECTION 2 : COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
ACGIH TLV
Hazardous Ingredient(s) CAS # % (w/w) TWA STEL
Ammonia 7664-41-7 < 10.0 25ppm 35ppm
Unlisted components are considered non-hazardous as per 29CFR1910.1200g2C. See section 15 for
specific state right-to-know information if applicable.
SECTION 3 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview : Ammonia is very alkaline and reacts corrosively with all body tissues. Primary
route (s) of entry include : inhalation, skin contact, eye contact. Read the entire MSDS for a more
thorough evaluation of the hazards.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Eye Contact: Can cause permanent eye injury. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and
swelling of eyes. Can injure the cornea and cause blindness. Additional symptoms of eye exposure may
include : Blurred vision.
Skin Contact: Can cause severe skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness and burning of skin,
and other skin damage. Additional symptoms of skin contact may include : skin blistering.
Ingestion: Swallowing this material may be harmful or fatal. Symptoms may include severe stomach and
intestional irritation (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), abdominal pain, and vomiting of blood. Swallowing this
material may cause burns and destroy tissue in the mouth, throat, and digestive tract. Low blood pressure
and shock may occur as a result of severe tissue injury.
Inhalation: Breathing of vapor or mist is possible. Breathing this material may be harmful. Symptoms
usually occur at air concentrations higher than the recommended exposure limits (see section 2). Signs
and symptomsof exposure to this material may include irritation (nose, throat, airways), cough, shortness
of breath, difficult breathing, lung edema (fluid buildup in the lung tissue).
SECTION 4 : FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical aid.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush with large quantities of water while removing contaminated clothing.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If breathing has stopped or is difficult, administer artificial
respiration or oxygen as needed. Seek medical aid.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Rinse mouth with water and give plenty of milk or water to
drink. Immediately seek medical aid!
SECTION 5 : FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point : None Method Used: N/A Flammable Limits: LEL = 16% UEL = 25%
Extinguishing Media: Water fog or spray for escaping ammonia gas.
Hazardous Products of Combustion : May form : ammonia, nitrogen compounds.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Fire Fighting Procedures:The mixture will not burn, but escaping ammonia gas can burn in the range
of 16 - 25% in air. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus in the pressure
demand mode. Use caution when fighting any fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: See Fire Fighting Procedures above.
SECTION 6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Releases will liberate irritating vapors.
Small Spill: Spilled liquids should be contained and not washed into sewers or ground water. Prevent
large quantities from contact with vegetation or waterways. Aqua ammonia is a regulated material, and
reporting of any release may be required.
Large Spill: Release of 1,000 lbs. or more of aqua ammonia (NH4OH) within 24 hours must be reported
to the National Response Center at (800)424-8802, as well as appropriate local and state agencies.
Immediate (within minutes) reporting is required.
Deactivating Chemicals: None listed.
SECTION 7 : HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Handle with caution. Wash thoroughly after handling. For industrial use only! An eye/face
and body deluge shower should be available in the immediate work area.
Storage Requirements: Store in vented containers or pressure vessels away from heat. Open
containers cautiously in case of pressure build up. Zinc, copper, and copper alloys such as brass are
rapidly corroded by aqua ammonia. Keep container sealed when not in use.
SECTION 8 : EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection approved by NIOSH/MSHA for ammonia must be
used when exposure limits are exceeded. Appropriate protection depends on the type and magnitude of
exposure.
Ventilation / Local Exhaust : Local exhaust ventilation should be used to control release of air
contaminants in the work place. General dilution ventilation may assist with the reduction of air
contaminant concentrations.
Ventilation / Mechanical Recommendations: Inlet near surface.
Skin Protection: Rubber gloves and rubber or PVC/Nylon/PVC laminate protective clothing should be
used to prevent contact with splashed liquid.
Eye Protection: Employees should be required to wear chemical safety goggles to prevent eye
contact.
Other Protective Equipment: An eye/face and body deluge shower should be available in the
immediate work area.
Exposure Guidelines: See section 2 for ACGIH recommendations for each hazardous ingredient.
SECTION 9 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance / Odor: Clear water-white liquid, ammoniacal odor.
Water Solubility: Complete pH (1%): 13.6
Specific Gravity: 0.897 Boiling Point (°F): 80 - 85 Evaporation Rate: slower than ether
% volatile: 100 Vapor Density(air=1): 0.6 Vapor Pressure(mmHg): 755
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name : 013 Household Ammonia Date Issued : April 20, 2007
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SECTION 10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May form ammonia, nitrogen compounds.
Chemical Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Hydrogen gas evolves upon contact with some metals.
Incompatibility with other Substances: Avoid contact with alkali metals, brass, copper,
hypochlorites, iron, metallic mercury, silver, strong acids, strong alkalis, strong mineral acids.
Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Data (as Ammonia) :
Acute oral : LD50(rat) = 350 mg/kg : TC Lo (human) = 43 mg/kg
Acute inhalation (LC50) : TC Lo (man) = 408ppm
Acute Dermal = no data available
significant effects = skin, eye, mucus membrane irritation.
Carcinogenicity: The ingredients of this product are not classified as carcinogenic by ACGIH, IARC,
OSHA, or NTP.
SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological Data: No data found as Ammonia.
SECTION 13 : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Spent solutions cannot be sent to sewer without neutralization. If waste
treatment facility is available, neutralize with diluted HCl to an acceptable pH. If not, contact a permitted
waste hauler to dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste (40CFR261.33) if discarded? No
If yes, the RCRA ID number is : N/A
SECTION 14 : TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Proper Shipping Name: Ammonia Solution (containing 10-35% ammonia)
DOT Hazard Class / Product Identification Number / Packing Group / DOT Label:
8 / UN2672 / PGIII / Corrosive
SECTION 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION
FEDERAL REGULATIONS (USA):
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Status : TSCA (United States) The intentional
ingredients of this product are listed.
CERCLA RQ - 40CFR302.4(a) Reportable Quantity (Ammonia) = 100 lbs.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name : 013 Household Ammonia Date Issued : April 20, 2007
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SARA 302 Components - 40 CFR 355 Appendix A
Section 302 Component(s) TPQ (lbs) RQ (lbs)
Ammonia 100 100
SARA 311/312 Classification - 40 CFR 370.2 : Immediate (as Ammonia)
SARA 313 Components - 40 CFR 372.65:
Section 313 Component(s) CAS # %
Ammonia 7664-41-7 < 10.0
OSHA Process Safety Management 29CFR 1910 :
Component Condition TQ (lbs)
Ammonia > 44 % 15,000
EPA Accidental Release Prevention 40 CFR 68 :
RMP Component (s) Condition TQ (lbs)
Ammonia > = 20% 20,000
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
Ammonia is listed on the following inventories : CEPA - Domestic Substances List ( DSL).
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS:
California Safe Drinking Water Act (Prop. 65) Listing : None listed.
New Jersey RTK Label Information :
Ammonia 7664-41-7
Pennsylvania RTK Label Information :
Ammonia 7664-41-7
SECTION 16 : OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating : HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
NFPA hazard degree designation 704: 4 = extreme, 3 = high, 2 = moderate, 1 = slight, 0 = none.
Information and data compiled to compose this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge as of the
printed date, and is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name : 013 Household Ammonia Date Issued : April 20, 2007
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