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Chemical Sampling Information
Ammonium Sulfamate (Respirable Fraction)
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General Description

NAME: Ammonium Sulfamate (Respirable Fraction)

SYNONYM(s): Ammate herbicide; Ammate

IMIS: A111

CAS: 7773-06-0

NIOSH: RTECS WO6125000

DOT: 9089 31

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless, odorless solid.
MW: 114
BP: 392 F
VP: approx. 0 mm
MP: 268 F

INCOM: Strong oxidizers, hot water

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 15.0 mg/m3

NIOSH REL: 5 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Skin---Mild (HE16) LD50 (oral, rat) 3900 mg/kg

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA:
Tared Low Ash Polyvinyl Chloride (LAPVC) filter 5 microns preceded by 10 mm Nylon Cyclone
MAX V: 816 Liters   MAX F: 1.7 L/min
ANL 1: Gravimetric
REF: 11, 12
SAE: 0.10
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: Field method. If the filter is not overloaded, samples may be collected up to an 8-hour period. Submit as a separate sample only if the gross weight of the sample yields an air concentration greater than the PEL. When the analysis of a compound is requested an analysis is performed for total ammonia and reported as the compound. The analytical method does not distinguish between dust and fume.
WIPE:
No

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Revision Date: 01/15/1993
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