Chemical Datasheet
AMMONIUM SULFATE |
Chemical Identifiers
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| CAS Number | UN/NA Number | DOT Hazard Label | USCG CHRIS Code |
|---|---|---|---|
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none | data unavailable | |
| NIOSH Pocket Guide | International Chem Safety Card | ||
| none | none | ||
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
White odorless solid. Sinks and dissolves in water. (USCG, 1999)
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Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Dissolves in water with evolution of some heat.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
No information available.
Reactivity Profile
AMMONIUM SULFATE is acidic in aqueous solution. When a little ammonium sulfate is added to fused potassium nitrite, a vigorous reaction occurs attended by flame [Mellor 2:702 1946-47].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
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Physical Properties
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature:
Not flammable
(USCG, 1999)
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
1.78
at 59 ° F
(USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight:
132.14
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
| Chemical | PAC-1 | PAC-2 | PAC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium sulfate (7783-20-2) | 13 mg/m3 | 140 mg/m3 | 840 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2016)
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No regulatory information available.Alternate Chemical Names
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- AMMONIUM SULFATE
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