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HYDROXYLAMINE

8 - Corrosive

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 7803-49-8   (HYDROXYLAMINE)
  • 2735
  • Corrosive
  • HDA
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
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  • HYDROXYLAMINE
  • HYDROXYLAMINE (50% aqueous solution)
NFPA 704
Diamond Hazard Value Description
0
2 3
Blue Health 2 Can cause temporary incapacitation or residual injury.
Red Flammability 0 Will not burn under typical fire conditions.
Yellow Instability 3 Capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or explosive reaction but requires a strong initiating source or must be heated under confinement before initiation.
White Special
(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
Odorless white crystalline solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Decomposes rapidly at room temperature or when dissolved in hot water by internal oxidation-reduction. Reacts with water or steam to produce heat and corrosive liquids.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Nitrogen oxides - toxic fumes - react with water or steam to produce heat and corrosive liquids - can react violently with reducing materials.

Behavior in Fire: May explode when exposed to heat or flame. Explodes at 265°F. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
INHALATION: Moderately toxic by inhalation and oral routes with the following symptoms possible: headache, vertigo, tinnitus, dyspnea, nausea and vomiting, cyanosis, proteinuria and hematuria, jaundice, restlessness, and convulsion. Methemoglobinemia has been reported. EYES: Corrosive - highly irritating. SKIN: Irritating or corrosive to skin. INGESTION: Moderately toxic by inhalation and oral routes with the following symptoms possible; headache, vertigo, tinnitus, dyspnea, nausea and vomiting, cyanosis, proteinuria and hematuria, jaundice, restlessness, and convulsion. Methemoglobinemia has been reported. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
HYDROXYLAMINE is a white solid, thermally unstable, decomposes rapidly at room temperature or when dissolved in hot water by internal oxidation-reduction. It should be stored below 10°C [Bailar, 1973, vol. 2, p. 272]. Explosive reaction with strong oxidizers (chromium trioxide, potassium dichromate) or powdered zinc upon heat. Reaction with zinc or calcium produces explosive bishydroxylamides. It ignites on contact with cupric sulfate, alkali metals (sodium, potassium), oxidants (e.g., barium oxide, barium peroxide, lead dioxide, potassium permanganate, chlorine), phosphorus trichloride and pentachloride. It reacts vigorously with hypochlorites, pyridine, carbonyls [Sax, 9th ed., 1996, p. 1875]. On contact with organic materials in thin layer (e.g., crystals on filter paper), it may ignite spontaneously in air. It explodes when heated above 70°C [Brauer, 1963, vol. 1, p. 502]. During a distillation process, an explosion occurred. Potassium hydroxide is thought to be involved in the explosion. Employees in the plant complained of chest pains and suffered chemical burns. Five people were killed by the explosion.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from 153 Polymerizable warning [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Use extreme caution - material may explode. Use remote extinguishing equipment or unmanned fixed turret and hose nozzles - evacuate area. (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Sodium bisulfate (USCG, 1999)
Protective Clothing
Wear protective clothing, cap, gloves, goggles - canister type mask recommended. (USCG, 1999)
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First Aid
Call a physician.

EYES: Flush with water.

SKIN: Wash with soap and water immediately.

INGESTION: Remove by gastric lavage or emesis (vomiting) and catharsis. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • H3NO
Flash Point: 265°F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: 265°F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point: 91.49°F (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 1.227 at 68°F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: 133.7°F 22 mm 158°F 60 mm (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 33.03 (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/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
Hydroxylamine (7803-49-8) 0.35 mg/m3 3.9 mg/m3 23 mg/m3
(DOE, 2018)

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

Chemical Name CAS Number Threshold Quantity (TQ)
Hydroxylamine 7803-49-8 2500 pounds

(OSHA, 2019)

Alternate Chemical Names