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| AMMONIUM
HYDROGEN CARBONATE |
ICSC: 1333
October 1997 |
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Ammonium bicarbonate
Acid ammonium carbonate
Carbonic acid, monoammonium salt |
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| CAS
# |
1066-33-7 |
CH5NO3
/ NH4HCO3 |
| RTECS
# |
BO8600000 |
Molecular
mass: 79.1 |
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| Types
of hazard / Exposure |
Acute
hazards / Symptoms |
Prevention |
First
aid / Fire fighting |
| Fire
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Not combustible. Gives
off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a Fire.
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In case of Fire in the
surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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| Explosion
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| Exposure |
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| Inhalation
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Cough. Sore throat.
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Ventilation, local exhaust,
or breathing protection. |
Fresh air, rest. |
| Skin
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Protective gloves. |
Rinse skin with plenty
of water or shower. |
| Eyes
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Redness. Pain. |
Safety spectacles. |
First rinse with plenty
of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses
if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
| Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or
smoke during work. |
Rinse mouth. |
| Spillage disposal |
Packaging
& Labelling |
| Sweep spilled substance
into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten
first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with
plenty of water. (Extra personal protection: combined
filter for particles and ammonia). |
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| Emergency response
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Storage |
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Separated from strong
oxidants, strong bases, acids. Cool. |
| Important
data |
Physical state; Appearance:
Colourless or white crystals , with characteristic
odour.
Chemical dangers:
The substance decomposes on warming above 35oC
producing ammonia fumes. Reacts violently with acids.
Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.
Occupational exposure limits:
TLV not established. MAK not established. |
Routes of exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation
of its aerosol.
Inhalation risk :
No indication can be given about the rate in which
a harmful concentration in the air is reached on
evaporation of this substance at 20oC.
Effects of short-term Exposure:
The substance irritates the eyes and the respiratory
tract. |
| Physical properties
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Melting point (decomposes):
35-60oC
Density: 1.58 g/cm 3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20oC:
17.4, good |
IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety |
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Prepared in the
context of cooperation between the International
Programme on Chemical Safety and the European
Commission
© IPCS 1999 |
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| Legal
notice |
Neither the EC nor the IPCS
nor any person acting on behalf of the EC
or the IPCS is responsible for the use which
might be made of this information. |
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