| Agent Name |
Ammonium hydroxide |
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| CAS Number |
1336-21-6 |
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| Formula |
H5-N-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
Ammonia-15N; Ammonia water; Ammonia, monohydrate; Ammonium, aqueous; Ammonium hydroxide; AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, REDISTILLED; Aqua ammonia; Aqueous ammonia; [ChemFinder] UN2073; UN2672; UN3318 |
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| Category |
Bases |
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| Description |
Very volatile colorless solution of ammonia in water; [ICSC] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in manufacturing rayon and other textiles, pharmaceuticals, paper, rubber, detergents, inks, and other organic chemicals; Also used in photographic development, metal extracting, and water purification; Also used as a fertilizer for direct application to the soil, a household cleanser, and a food additive; [HSDB] Also used as a mordant in textile dyeing; [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema. [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract; [ICSC] See "Ammonia." |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Explanatory Notes |
VP = 2160 mm Hg @ 25 deg C; [HSDB] |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
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