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CONDITIONS OF ~PERMIT. ON REVERSE SIDE
This ~errnit is issued for the followin~_:
El Hazardous Materials Plan
E] Underground Storage of H-~-rdous Materials
Permit ID #:: 015-000-001539 [3 Risk Management Program
BLUEPRINT SERVICES [] Hazardous Waste On-Site Treatment
LOCATION: 1100 18TH ST
Issued by: Bakersfield Fire Department
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SER VICES' ·
1715 Chester Ave., 3rd Floor Approved by: (~a~~p~~.~~ issue Date
Bakersfield, CA 93301 OlficeofEvimtTmae~ervices"-.d
Voice (661) 326-3979 "
FAX(661) 326-0576 .'.' Expiration Date: 'JU~le 30. 2003
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-.~LUEPRINT SERVICES SiteID: 015-021-001539
Manager : TF~-~ ~44/~%/~ Bus Phone: ( 661 )
->Location: 1100 18TH ST ~ · Map : 103 CommHaz : Moderate
City : BAKERSFIELD ~,\~ Grid: 30C FacUnits: 1 AOV:
CommCode: BAKERSFIELD STATION 01 SIC Code:
EPA Numb: DunnBrad:
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Business Pho~Ui -(~6f)~Z-/ -~/x Business Phone: ( ) - x
;~.S~ "..c"r~ Phone : ~/)9~ -~;~x 24-Hour Phone : ( ) - x
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Contact : TF~W ~M~~ Phone: (661)~Z7 -F~D/x
MailAddr: 1100 18TH ST State: CA
City : BAKERSFIELD Zip : 93301
Owner BLUEPRINT sERVICES Phone: (661)~7 ~/ x
Address : 1100 18TH ST State: CA
City : BAKERSFIELD Zip : 93301
Period : to TotalASTs: = Gal
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Certif'd: RSs: No
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Emergency Directives:
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reviewed the attached hazardous materials manag~
merit plan f~~/~7~~t it along with
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a~ement plan ~r my facility.
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F~BLUEPRINT SERVICES SiteID: 015-021-001539
~ Inventory Item 0001 Facility Unit: Fixed Containers at Site
~AQUA AMMONIA Days On Site
365
Location within this Facility Unit ~ Grid:
CAS#
~3FO 7664-41-7
Liquid Mixture Above Ambient Ambient FIXED PRESS. CYLINDER
I AMOUNTS AT THIS LOCATION
Largest Container Daily Maximum Daily Average
25.00 Ammonium Hydroxide N 1336216
TSecret S BioHaz Radioactive/Amount EPA Hazards NFPA USDOT# MCP
No N No No/ Curies IH 3///~/ ~ Mod
MISC. LOCAL AGENCY DATA
AgoDefinedl: Ag. Defined2: Ag.Defined3: Ag.Defined4:
Ag. Defined5: Ag. Defined6: Ag. Defined7:
Ag.Defined8: Ag. Definedg: Ag.Definel0:
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Emergency Medical Plan
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~ Site Emergency Factors Overall Site
Special Hazards
--Utility Shut-Offs 09/01/1999
A) GAS-
B) ELECTRICAL
C) WATER -
D) SPECIAL -
E) LOCK BOX -
Fire Protec./Avail. Water 09/01/1999
PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION - OUR AMMONIA RM HAS 1 HR FIRE WALL AND OVERHEAD
FANS. WE HAVE AN EMERGENCY WATER STATION OUTSIDE OF THE AMMONIA RM.
Building Occupancy Level
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Training Overall Site
-- Employee Training 09/01/1999
HOW MANY EMPLOYEES AT THIS FACILITY????????????
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· Prevention Services Unified Permit
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF'PERMIT
THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Permit ID # ]015-021-00..1~39 [] Hazardous Materials Plan
~'-' ' ." -- [] Underground Storage of Hazardous Material
BLUEPRINT SERVICES [] California Accidental Release Program
[] Hazardous Waste Generator and/or Treatment
100 18TH ST. ..
I ..A_KEB ~I.E.F.D_ '.a--' *~-S----- ..... CA I .g~3p! .... : "'~'*~' .%_,~..:~, [][] AbOVepalnt Spraygr°undBoothSt°rage Storage of Petroleum
,. * .~ ~ ... ":~ I-I Industflal Hood Suppression System
~~. Approved by:
Bakersfield, CA 9.3301 Prevention Sewlces
-~:~:, FAx (661) 852-2171 Expiration Dote:
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SUMMARY OF UNIFIED PERMIT CONDITIONS
GENERAL CONDITIONS
I. This permj~ must be posted or maintained on site at all t~mes. CALIFORNIA ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PROGRAM (CalARP):
2. Any questions' regarding this permit shall be directed to: I. Any facility required to submit a Risk Management Plan shall implement the prevention
program listed in the plan for the covered processes on s~te.
· PREVENTION SERVICES 2. The prevention program shall be sell-audited by thc. facility at Beast once during the term of
Bakersfield Fire Department- this permit. The results of the self-audit shall be available, to the Office of Environmental
Services for evaluation.
1715' Ch ester Avenue, Suite 300 3. Accidental releases, of federally regulated or extremely hazardous substances in reportable
Bakersfield, CA93301 quaniities shall, in addition to the immediate reporting, requirements, also bc reported to the
(661) 326- 3979 EPA at (800) 424-8802
. 3 You musl notify Prevention Services within 30 days of any change in ownership. HAZARDOUS WASTE:
must con'lply with the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code (HSC}, I. Any amount of a hazardous waste must be reported to the Office of Environmental S~:rvices on
Code of Regulations (CCRL and California Fire Code {CFC) as app icabl~: Ihe chemical description page of the Unified Progran'~ Consolidated Forms.
~h.6.5 ltSC and (T22CCR).for generators or treaters of hazardous wastes. 2 Hazardous wastes shall be properly labeled at all times and properly dispose of in a timely
· Ch.6.67 HSC and (40 CFR 112}* for aboveground storage of petroleum, manner, no later than 180 days from accumulating 27 gal!ohs (100 kg) at any time. or within
*Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations. Part 112 90 days it' you accumulate more than 27 gallons (100 kg) per month.
· Ch.6.7 HSC and (T23CCR. Ch.16} for underground storage pf I~azardous substances. 3. Keep all waste disposal receipts or manifests for three years.
· Ch.6.75 HSC and (T23CCR. Ch.18) tbr petroleum underground storage tank cleanup.
· Ch.6.95 HSC and {'TIgCCRI for hazardous materials response and inventories. ABOVEGROUND STORAGE OF PETROLEUM:
· Ch.6.95 HSC.and (TlgCCR) for accidental release prevention of acutely hazardous I. All new or modified aboveground storage tanks shall be installed under a valid installation
materials and risk management plans, permit issued by the Office of Enviromnental Services.
· Chapter 15.64 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code for local fire code amendments. 2. Any aboveground petroleum storage tank over 1320 gallons in aggregate storage Shall files
5. You must pay your cOnsolidated annual permit fee and any state servme fees. as applicable, for storage statement with the State Water Resources Control Board and prepare a Spill Prevention
this permit to continue to remain in effect. Control and Countermeasure (sPec) plan. Call (916} 227-4364 for more information.
3. A copy of the sPeC shall be maintained on site and a copy also forwarded to the Office of
~' - Environmental Services.
4. Operation of aboveground storage tank shall be in accordance with all applicable sections of
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS the California Fire Code and California Health and Safety Code.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS:
I. Immediately report any release or threatened release of a hazardous material if there is a I. System must meet the requirements of Section 4502 of the California Fire Code.
~sonable belief that life. health, safety, or the environment are at risk by calling: 2. Spray areas .shall be kept free from accumulation of combustible.deposits and residue properly
I-I {for emergencies only), or disposed of.
326-3979 'fo~' Office of Environmental Services, and 3. Ventilation system must be in operation during the spraying or cleaning equipment with Class
'· (800) 852-7550 State Warning Center ... liquids.
2. Report any changes or additions to your hazardous materials in?entory within 30 days of the 4. Approved metal waste receptacles must be used for rags or waste impregnated with finishing
change to the Office of Environmental Services. materials. .
3. Any amount of explosives must be reported to the Office of Environmental Services on the 5. Spraying areas shall be kept tree of accumulated deposits of combustible materials.
chemical description page of the Unified Program Consolidated Forms.
COMMERCIAL HOOD SUPPRESSION SYSTEM: .
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS: I. System must meet the requirement of Section 1005 of the California Fire Code.
I.You must ensure that both the owner and operator of the tank are provided with a 2. System must be serviced every six months.
copy of this permit, If you operate but do not own the tank(sh there shall be a written 3. Fusible links and automatic sprinkler heads shall be replacedr annually.
operating agreement with the owner to monitor the lanks. 4. Hoods. grease-removal devices. {'ans. ducts and'other appurtenance shall be cleaned as necessary
2. You must maintain a monitoring program which includes a site map and a monitoring and and recorded.
response program appropriate for the design of the tank(s).
3.'The momtoring'program shall be maintained on site as an attachment to this permit m
comp lance with state regulations and will be subject to annual review by the Office of
Environmental Servmes. ', --
PACI C DIAZO PRODUCTS
Material Safety Data Sheet # 12 Last Revision 09/04/01
CHEMICAL NAME: Ammonium Hydroxide TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS: Aqua Ammonia, Ammonium Hydroxide, Ammonia Solution
PRODUCT CODE: AQ20 through AQ30
MAUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Pacific Diazo Products Transportation (CHEMTREC): 1-800-424-9300
333 E. 157th Street, Suite B Emergency Contact (24 Hr. Pager): 1-888-581-3520
Gardena. CA. 90248 USA Customer Service (Toll Free): 1-800-AMM-ONIA
CHEMICAL FORMULA % BY WEIGHT CAS OSHA PEL NIOSH REL / ACGIH TLV IDLH
25 ppm (California Only)
Ammonia NH3 20 - 30 7664-41-7 50 ppm (TWA) 25ppm(TWA) 35ppm(STEL) 300ppm.
Water H~0 70 - 80 7732-18-5 None None None
Aqua Ammonia NH4OH 100 1336-21-6 ............
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: 1. Colorless liquid with pungent odor. 2. Avoid contact with liquid and vapor. 3. Not flammable. 4. Mixes with
water. 5. Harmful to aquatic life in very Iow concentrations. 6. Stop discharge if possible.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECT - ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, Skin Contact, Eye Contact, and Ingestion.
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin and respiratory system.
EYE CONTACT: May be severely irritating upon liquid exposure, with mild irritation from vapor.
SKIN CONTACT: High concentrations can cause severe irritation and bums.
INHALATION: The vapor can be suffocating and is irritating to the mucous membranes and lung tissue.
INGESTION: Can cause vomiting, nausea and corrosive burns to the esophagus and stomach. The exact nature and intensity of toxic effects
following ingestion of varying amounts of strong aqua ammonia solution (e.g. 28%) is unpredictable. The most accepted view is that any
amount from one teaspoon or greater can be dangerous if in~9.ested.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes then immediately seek medical aid.
SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes while removing clothing. Seek immediate medical aid.
INHALATION: Remove from exposure. If breathing has stopped or is difficult, administer adiflcial respiration or oxygen as needed.
Seek immediate medical aid.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Have the victim drink large quantities of water if conscious. Immediately seek medical aid.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
FLASH POINT (method used): Not Applicable FLAMMABLE LIMITS: 16-25% in air (NH3)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog or spray for escaping ammonia gas.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: The mixture will not burn but escaping gas can bum in the range of 16-25% in air. Wear full
pi~otective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus in the pressure demand mode.
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (Aqua): Not rated by NFPA
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (Ammonia): Heath: _3 Flammability: 1__ Reactivity: 0__ (least-0 ,-, 4-highest)
Re, lease of 1,000 lbs. or more of Ammonium Hydroxide (aqua ammonia) within 24 hours must be reported immediately (within minutes) to the
National Response Center at (800) 424-8802, as well as appropriate local and state agencies.
SUGGESTED LOCAL ACTION: Release will liberate irritating vapors. Spilled liquids should be contained a~d not washed into sewer or ground
water. Prevent large quantities from contact with vegetation or waterways. Ammonium hydroxide (aqua ammonia) is a regulated material and
reporting of any release may be required. Any release of this material dudng the course of loading, transporting, unloading, or temporary
storage must be reported to U.S. DOT as required by 49 CFR 171.15 and 171.16.
St'ore in ventilated containers or pressure vessels away from heat. Open containers cautiously in case of pressure build up. Zinc, copper and
copper alloys such as brass are rapidly corroded by Ammonium Hydroxide (aqua ammonia).
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Respiratory protection approved by NIOSH/MSHA for ammonia must be used when exposure limits are
exceeded. Whether chemical cartridge respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus is sufficient for effective respiratory protection depends
on the type and magnitude of exposure.
SKIN PROTECTION: Rubber gloves and rubber or other types of approved protective clothing should be used to prevent skin contact. A face
shield should be used for increased protection from contact with liquid.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical splash goggles, approved for use with ammonia, must be worn to prevent eye contact with liquid or vapor. A
face shield should be used for increased protection from contact with liquid.
VENTILATION: Local positive pressure and/or exhaust ventilation should be used to reduce vapor concentrations in confined spaces.
Ammonia vapor, being lighter than air, can be expected to dissipate to the upper atmosphere. Ammonia concentrations may also be reduced by
the use of an appropriate absorbent or reactant material.
BOLLING POINT: 83°F (30% Solution) SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.86 @ 60°F(30% Solution) (water=l)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete VAPOR DENSITY: 0.60 @ 32°F (Air=l)
MELTING POINT: Approx. -98°F (30% Solution) pH: Approx. 11.6 for 1 N NH3 Solution
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 100% APPEARANCE: Colorless, pungent liquid.
VAPOR PRESSURE: 13.92 psi (720 mm Hg) @ 80°F (30% Solution)
STABILITY: Material is generally considered stable; however, heating above ambient temperatures causes the vapor pressure of ammonia to
increase rapidly.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid): Strong acids. Aqua Ammonia reacts with bromine, chlorine, mercury, silver, silver solder, and
hypochlorite (bleach) to form explosive compounds. Avoid use of materials containing copper or zinc.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Heating and contact of vapors with very hot surfaces may form hydrogen. The decomposition
temperature may be lowered to 575°F by contact with certain metals such as nickel.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not applicable
TOXICITY BY INGESTION: Grade 3; Oral Rat, LDs0 = 350 mg/kg
Ammonia is a stroh( alkali and readil ~es all body tissues. Ammonia is not a cumulative metabolic poison.
AQUATIC TOXICITY: 6.25ppm 24hr/Trout/Lethal/Freshwater; 15ppm 48hdSunfish/TLm/Tap water
· .. WATERFOWL TOXICITY'. Data not available
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND: Data not available
FOOD CHAIN CONCENTRATION POTENTIAL: None
Consult local, state, or federal regulatory agencies for acceptable disposal procedures and disposal locations. Disposal in streams or sewers
may be contrary to federal, ~lations. For Hazardous Waste Regulations call the RCRA Hotline at (800) 424-9346.
Proper shipping name: Ammonium Hydroxide
DOT hazard Class: 8
Identification Number: UN2672
Packin¢ III
NOTICE: This product is subject to the reporting requirements of SARA (1986, Section 313 of Title Ill) and 40 CFR Part 370.
OSHA HAZARD COMMUN__ICATION RULE, 20 CFR 1910.1200: Aqua Ammonia it a hazardous chemical.
TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT: Ammonium Hydroxide (CAS# 1336-21-6) is listed in the TSCA Inventory.
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT (SARA, TITLE III): Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substance: Yes (as Ammonia); Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard;
Section 313 Toxic Chemical: Yes (Ammonia)
CERCLA/SUPERFUND, 40 CFR 117,302: This product is 100% Ammonium Hydroxide which if released to the environment in quantities of
1,000 lbs. or more requires notification to the National Response Center in Washington, DC at 1-800-424-8802.
WHMIS: One percent (1%), as ammonia CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Reproductive: No Carcinogen: N__go
OSHA PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT, 29 CFR 1910.119: This product is no__t subject to the Process Safety Management
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.119.
EPA CHEMICAL ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION, 40 CFR PART 68: This product is subject to the Risk Management Plan
requirements of 40 CFR Part 68 if maintained on-site in quantities of 20,000 lbs. or greater of contained ammonia.
DRINKING WATER: Maximum use dosage in potable water is 10mg/l.
REASON FOR REVISION: 1. Revision in Trade Name
2. Supersedes MSDS dated 01/01/00
MSDS PREPARED BY: Pacific Diazo Products Corporate Office.
his information is taken from sources or based upon data believed to be reliable, however, Pacific Diazo Products makes no warranty as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any of the
)regoin9 or that additional or other measures may not be required under particular conditions.
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· ~ Bakemfield, CA 93301
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PACIFIC DIAZO PRODUCTS
~ "Your Source for Ammonia"
6183 Sierra Ave. Bldg. # 7
Fontana, CA 92336
(800) 266-0642
Fax: (909) 357-0204
Fax Cover Sheet
Date: o7,22-c3 Time:
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FROM: Veronica Perez Dept: Customer S~ce
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The information contained in this transmission is privileged and confidential. R is intended to be
received by the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended
recipient, the reader is hereby notified that any consideration, dissemination, or duplication of this
communication is strictly prohibited, If you have received this fax in error please discard, and
immediately call
PACIFIC DIAZO PRODUCTS 1 800/266-6642
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PACIFIC DIAZO PRODUCTS, INC.
"'Four Source For Ammonia" ...'~',_~..~'.,
6183 SIERRA AVENUE, 9UILDING 7
FONTANA. CALIFORNIA 92336
(909) 854-0758 FAX: (909) 357-0264
ORDER DESK: (800) AMMONIA (266-6642)
July 22, 2003
Blueprint Service Co. Inc.
1100 18$ Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Attn: Terry Kuwahara
Dear Sir or Ma_dom:
In respometo your fax ~ we received on 7/21/03, we have enclosed an M. SDS fr}r 20-30%
Aqua Ammonia, as well as a .Product Specification Sheet and an Aqua Propeaies Sheet.
The MSDS sheet provides you with infn~a such as ~y Contact Telephone Numbers,
First Aid Measures, Accidental Release Measures, Disposal Consideration and Regulato~
If your ficility is in need of an Outside Process Safety Managem~ Consultant, to covex Site
Specific Information Requirermnts, such as: Mitigation, Prevention, Abatamm, Co~.~arnent, and
Employee/Public Notification please contact us and we will refer one to you.
Sincerely,
Dean C. Mafinelli '
Customer Service Manager
Ou~ 22 03 04:~Op Pac?ic Diazo Products 26B-66~2
PACIFIC DIAZO PRODUCTS
Material Safety Data Sheet # 12 Last Revision 09104101
CHEMICAL NAME: Ammonium Hydroxide TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS: Aqua Ammonia, Ammonium Hydroxide, Ammonia Solution
PRODUCT CODE: AQ2.0 through AQ30
MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Pacific Diazo Products Transportation (CHEMTREC): 1-800-424-9300
333 E. 157th Street, Suite B Emergency Contact (24 Hr. Pager): 1-888-581-3520
Gardena, CA. 90248 USA Customer Service (Toll Free
CHEMICAL FORMULA % BY WEIGHT CAS OSHA PEL NIOSH REL I ACGIH TLV IDLH
25 ppm (California Only)
Ammonia NH3 20 - 30 7664-41-7 50 ppm (TWA) 25ppm(TWA) 35ppm(STEL) 300ppm
Water H20 70 - 80 7732-18-5 None None ' None
Ammonia NH4OH 100 1336-21-6
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: 1. Colorless liquid with pungent odor. 2. Avoid contact with liquid and vapor. 3. Not flammable. 4. Mixes with
water, 5. Harmful to aquatic life in very Iow concentrations. 6. Stop discharge if possible.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECT - ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, Skin Contact, Eye Contact, and Ingestion.
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin and respiratory system.
EYE CONTACT: May be severely irritating upon liquid exposure, with mild irritation from vapor.
SKIN CONTACT: High concentrations can cause severe irritation and bums.
INHALATION: The vapor can be suffocating and is irritating to the mucous membranes and lung tissue.
INGESTION: Can cause vomiting, nausea and corrosive burns to the esophagus and stomach. The exact nature and intensity of toxic effects
following ingestion of varying amounts of strong aqua ammonia solution (e.g. 28%) is unpredictable. The most accepted view is that any amount
from reater can be
EYE CONTACT: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes then immediately seek medical aid.
SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes while removing clothing. Seek immediate medical aid.
INHALATION: Remove from exposure. If breathing has stopped or Is difficult, administer artificial respiration or oxygen as needed.
Seek immediate medical aid.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Have the victim drink large quantities of water if conscious. Immediately seek medical aid.
Never, ~ mouth to an ~
FLASH POINT (method used): Not Applicable FLAMMABLE LIMITS: 16-25% in air (NH3)
EX'i'INGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog or spray for escaping ammonia 9as.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: The mixture will not bum but escaping gas can burn in the range of 16-25% in air. Wear full
protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus in the pre.~sure demand mode.
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION {Aqua): Not rated by NFPA
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Health: 3_ 1__ ++ 4-highest)
Release of 1,000 lbs. or more of Ammonium Hydroxide (aqua ammonia) within 24 hours must be reported immediately (within minutes) to the
National Response Center at (800) 424-8802, as well as appropriate local and state agencies.
SUGGESTED LOCAL ACTION: Release will liberate irritating vapors. Spilled liquids should be contained and not washed into sewer or gr°und
water. Prevent large quantities from contact with vegetation or waterways. Ammonium hydroxide (aqua ammonia) is a regulated matedal and
reporting of any release may be required. Any release of this material during the course of loading, transporting, unloading, or temporary storage
must be reported to U.S. DOT as ' 49 CFR 171.15 and 171.16.
Store in ventilated containers or pressure vessels away from heat. Open containers cautiously in case of pressure build up. Zinc, copper and
copper alloys such as brass are rapidly corroded by Ammonium Hydroxide (aqua ammonia).
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Respiratory protection approved by NIOSH/MSHA for ammonia must be used when exposure limits are
exceeded. Whether chemical cartridge respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus is sufficient for effective respiratory protection depends
on the type and magnitude of exposure.
SKIN PROTECTION: Rubber gloves and rubber or other types of approved protective clothing should be used to prevent skin contact. A face
shield should be used for increased protection from contact with liquid.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical splash goggles, approved for use with ammonia, must be worn to prevent eye contact with liquid or vapor. A face
shield should be used for increased protection from contact with liquid.
VENTILATION: Local positive pressure and/or exhaust ventilation should be used to reduce vapor concentrations in confined spaces. Ammonia
vapor, being lighter than air, can be expected to dissipate to the .upper atmosphere. Ammonia concentrations may also be reduced by the use of
an absorbent or reactant material.
BOIMNG POINT: 83°F (30% Solution) SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.86 @ 60°F(30% Solution) (water-l)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete VAPOR DENSITY: 0.60 @ 32°F (Air=l)
MELTING POINT: Approx. -98°F (30% Solution) pH: Approx, 11.6 for I N NH3 Solution
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 100% APPEARANCE: Colorless, pungent liquid.
VAPOR PRESSURE: 13.92 Solution)
STABILITY: Material is generally considered stable; however, heating above ambient temperatures causes 'the vapor pressure of ammonia to
increase rapidly.
INCOMPATIBIET~.. (Materials to Avoid): Strong acids. Aqua Ammonia reacts with bromine, chlorine, mercury, silver, silver solder, and
hypochlorite (bleacl~') to form explosive compounds. Avoid use of materials containing copper or zinc.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Heating and contact of vapors with very hot surfaces may form hydrogen. The decomposition
temperature may be lowered to 575°F by contact with certain metals such as nickel.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not applicable
TOXICITY BY INGESTION: Grade 3; Oral Rat, LDo0 = 35O mg/kg
Ammonia is a alkali tissues. Ammonia is not a cumulative metabolic
AQUATIC TOXICITY: 6.25ppm 24hrfl'rout/Lethal/Freshwater; 15ppm 48hr/SunfislV'l'Lm/Tap water
WATERFOWL TOXlCR'Y: Data not available
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND: Data not available
· . Consult lOCal, state, or federal regulatory agencies for acceptable disposal procedures and disposal locations. Disposal in streams or sewers may
be contrary to federal, state ulations. For Hazardous Waste the RCRA Hotline at I
Proper shipping name: Ammonium Hydroxide
DOT hazard Class: 8
Identification Number: UN2672
PacRin III
NOTICE; This product is subject to the reporting requirements of SARA (1986, Section 313 of Title !11) and 40 CFR Part 370.
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION RULE, 20 CFR 1910.t200: Aqua Ammonia is a hazardous chemical.
TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT: Ammonium Hydroxide (CAS# 1336-21-6) is listed in the TSCA Inventory.
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT (SARA, TITLE III): Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substance: Y. es. (as Ammonia); Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard;
Section 313 Toxic Chemical: Yes.(Ammonia)
CERCLA/SUPERFUND, 40 CFR 117,302: This product is 100% Ammonium Hydroxide which if released to the environment in quantities of
1,000 lbs. or more requires notification to the National Response Center in Washington, DC at 1-800-424-8802.
~fl-IMIS: One percent (1%), as ammonia CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Reproductive: No Caminogen: No
OSHA PROCESS SAFE'~ MANAGEMENT, 29 CFR 1910.119: This product is not subject to the Process Safety Management
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.119.
EPA CHEMICAL ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION, 40 CFR PART 68: This product Is subject to the Risk Management Plan
requirements of 40 CFR Part 68 if maintained on-site in quantities of 20,000 lbs. or greater of contained ammonia.
DRINKING WATER: Maximum use 10m.q/I.
REASON FOR REVISION: 1. Revision in Trade Name
2. Supersedes MSDS dated 01/01/00
MSDS PREPARED BY: Pacific Diazo Products Corporate Office.
ffJs information is taken from sources or based upon data believed to be reliable, ttowever, Pacific Dlazo Preducls makes no wan'anly as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any of the
oing or that additional or ether measures may not be required under particular c~ndifions.
'3u~ 22 03 04:40p Pac~ic Diazo Products 8f 266-6642 p.5
PACIFIC DIAZO PRODUCTS
"\/our Sot.irc,3 for Ammonia."
333 E/-'~ST '!57TH, STREET, SUITE B
c~,-,,Ruc.~ I,,,, CALIF,.'7)RN!A ,-3024-8
(310) ~.o/, ~7c:~ FAX: (310 324-4263
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
(Aqua Ammonia)
REAGENT GRADE
Ammonium Hydroxide (N~OH)(aqua ammonia) Assay-Not less than 20.0% nor more than 30.0% NH3
covered by this specification will meet the following ACS Reagent Grade Requirements:
Appearance - Colorless and fi'ee bom suspended matter or sediment
Residue ARer. Ignition Not more than 0.002%
Carbon Dioxide (CO~) Not more than 0.002%
Chloride (C1) Not more than 0.5 ppm
Phosphate ~04) NO~ more than 2 ppm
Total Sulfur (as SO4) Not more than 2 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb) Not more than 0.5 ppm
Iron (Fe) Not more than 0.2 ppm
Substances Reducing Permanganate To pass test
Note: When performing assay tests, sample containers and contents shall be cooled to between 5 degrees C
and 10 degrees C and maintained at this temperature to prevent the loss of ammonia gas when opening and
transferring for analysis. All transferring shall be done as quickly as possible.
The icchnicaJ dam in this bulletin arc based on information that we bdicvc to be accuraY. However, no~hing in this tmllc~in is to be
cons~ucd u ma expressed m' implied wa~anty regarding thc accuracy of the dam or thc use of any of~c products hernia described,
No~hing contained hcrcin,sbo~ld bc cons~d~ed a~ a rcoommcadafion for tim usc of any pr~u~ m' mcdmd ~n vlo~tlon ofaoy valid
I~lCm now effectivc or which nmy bc issucd hercaftm. All risks m' liability rcsl solely with the usm' of rig dsda or ps'oduc~s hercin
described.
0>-sp~.AQ~o 1/00)
~ '~ Ju~ 22 03 04:41p Pac?ic Diazo Products B~ 266-6642 p.6
-~J PACIFIC DIAZO PRODUCTS
"Your Source for Ammonia"
1-800-AMMONIA
AQUA AMMONIA PROPERTIES
~Per Cent PerCent Sp. Weight Lbs. NH3 Lbs. Nitrogen Boiling
Ammonia Nitrogen Gravity at Baume' Per Per Per Gallon Point(°F)
% NH3 % N 60°F at 60°F Gallon Gallon at at 60°F at 14.7
(Lbs.) 60°F PSIA
13.00 10.7 .9493 17.49 7.91 1.03 0.85 144.4
13.37 11.0 .9479 17.69 7.89 1.05 0.86 142.9
14.00 11.5 .9459 18.02 7.88 1.10 .91 140.4
14.58 12.0 .9439 18.33 7.86 1.15 .'95 138.1
15.00 12.3 .9425 18.55 7.85 1.18 .97 136.4
15.80 13.0 .9398 18.98 7.83 1.24 1.02 133.2
16.00 13.2 .9392 19.08 7.82 1.25 1.03 132.4
i 7.00 14.0 .9359 19.60 7.79 1.32 1.09 128.4
18.00 14.8 .9326 20.13 7.7'7 1.40 1.15 124.5
18.23 15.0 .9318 20.25 7.76 1.41 1.16 123.6
19.00 15.6 .9293 20.65 7.74 1.47 1.21 120.6
19.44 16.0 9280 20.88 7.73 1.50 1.23 118.9
20.00 16.4 .9261 21.17 7.71 1.54 1.27 116.7
20.66 17.0 .9240 21.15 7.70 1.59 1.31 114.3
21.00 17.3 .9230 21.69 7.69 1.62 1.33 113.0
21.87 18.0 .9203 22.14 7.66 1.68 1.38 109.9
22.00 18.1 .9198 22.21 7.66 1.69 1.39 109,4
23,00 18.9 .9166 22,73 7.63 1.75 1.44 106.0
23.09 19.0 ,9163 22,78 7.63 1.76 1.45 105.7
24.00 19.7 .9135 23,24 7.61 1.83 1.51 102.6
24.30 20.0 .9126 23.40 7.60 1.85 1.52 101.6
24.50 20.2 .9111 23.50 7.59 1.86 1.53 ' 100.7
25.00 20.6 .9105 23,76 7.58 1.90 1.56 99.3
25.52 21.0 .9090 24,02 7.57 1.93 1.59 97.6
26.00 21.4 .9075 24,27 7.56 1.97 1.62 96.0
26.73 22.0 .9053 24.54 7.54 2.02 1.66 93.6
27.00 22.2 .9045 24.78 7.53 2.03 1.67 92.7
28.00 23.0 .9016 25.29 7.51 2.10 1.73 89.4
29.00 23.9 .8986 25.80 7.48 2,17 1.79 86.1
29.16 24.0 .8983 25.88 7.48 2.18 1.80 85.6
29.40 24.2. .8974 26.00 7.47 2.20 1.82 83.7
30.00 24.7 .8957 26.31 7.46 2.24 1.85 82.8
30.38 25.0 .8946 26.50 7.45 2.26 1.86 81.6
From: "Donald Weiner" <bps_family@hotmail.com>
To: <fire@ci .bakersfield.ca .us>
Date: Mon, Jul 3, 2000 12:31 PM
Subject: haz-mat needs to see this
To Whom It Greatly Concerns;
I am sending this letter to multiple and various people in the total
entirety. I am omitting nothing to no agency for the reason that you will
know
and realize that this employer is a gross violator of law and moral
principles.
The second reason for the following letter is so all the agencies with
proper
jurisdiction with be able to coordinate and not due duplicate
investigations. I
hope all will work together without assuming someone else will due the work.
I due believe that you will not pass the buck but I don't want you to due
multiple investigations of the same thing. So please contact all other
agencies
and divide up the work to insure the maximum possible results.
The employer in question is:
Blueprint Service CO. Inc.
1100 18th ST.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 327-2501
I further request my identity never be revealed at any time unless
charges are brought and must be a witness.
At Blueprint service we have'multiple difficulties. From excessive
ammonia to unsafe delivery vehicle to multiple types of discrimination.
The ammonia levels are grossly in excess of OSHA rules as well as
state levels. There are many times it is difficult to breathe especially
when the
Meteor is in operation. Further there is improper disposal of the ammonia
waste through the normal drain system dumped down a sink in the rear of the
building. When this is dumped it makes a fire exit inaccessible due to the
un-breathable levels of ammonia. Further when transferring ammonia the
same exit is inaccessible for use and regular stand fans are used to vent
the
ammonia outside. The ammonia in these cases is at least enough to make a
40-45 foot area at an emergency door un-usable due to breath and the need to
close your eyes. They have no warning signs or other indication of the
danger
when this is done. You just have to back up sometimes with your eyes closed
and holding your breath.
These are not unusual conditions but regular conditions at this new
location that they began occupying just over 1 year ago. The machines used
are old with poor designs for the containment needed in a knowledgeable
society. Even blueline prints that are run can overwhelm a driver in the
vehicle because about 5 years ago they went with a cheaper brown paper
instead of the wax paper used before that. The machines have recirculation
vents about 6' above them and exhaust vents built into them. Yet the design
of these half century old machines limits their safety ability for workers
near
them. They need vent hood immediately over them by about 1 foot that vent
not recirculate air. The walls have begun absorbing the ammonia to make the
smell constant. Different walls should have been used but weren't.
I know no person at Blueprint that has Haz-Mat training, I know of no
equipment that they have for containment, and with at times hundreds of
gallons of ammonia on the premises the danger potential is high and in my
opinion unacceptable to me and the surrounding community.
About three years ago they got wind of OSHA inspections and what
they did in the old building was move some material and make sure everyone
knows where the MSDS are kept. I do know where they are and how to read
them but never instructed by BPS. I have no idea what to do in case of a
major spill. (I.E. one of the 30 gallons containers spill completely what
are
the evacuation and containment procedures. Do we have bottled oxygen, spill
suits, safety meetings, and more I know but never to us at BPS. They are
doing things that worked 50 years ago but it is now the year 2000 not 1950.
Also you must remember that we are located within 2 blocks of a
school, 2 blocks from the DA's crime lab 3 blocks from the courthouse, and
we have no containment procedures for an ammonia spill. We don't have it in
an airtight room. in fact the room is easily able in the advent of a spill
able to
cause significant problems in the area. Also there have been a significant
number of times that these machines did in fact leek and the just put on a
mask and fixed it without regard to the employees. They said "just breathe
it
it wont kill you.". There is no single factor in this place, just a large
number
of factors that together spell disaster waiting to happen.
Vehicles are also kept in a poor and unsafe condition. I had to go to a
CHP officer and ask for a ticket the day before thanksgiving because of
three
bad tires and one very dangerous tire.(the tire had worn though 2 layers of
steel belting from no alignment. The brakes on the vehicles are usually
changes at metal on metal condition. 3 of my last brake changes have been a
direct result of my telling the oil change person to please inspect the
brakes as
they have free inspections.
I was directly blamed for a mechanical problem that was actually due
to improper maintenance. A front wheel drive manual transmission, vehicle
with 105,000 miles never having an alignment had the transmission break
apart with the mechanic saying nothing on the cause. I talked to Ford
mechanics and they said hot roding wouldn't due it. The usual cause is one
of
three things;
1) A way out of alignment vehicle for extended period.
2) Towing a trailer continuously over the weight limit.
3) A bad clutch job.
The vehicle needed both a clutch job and a half shaft with 5,000 miles
prior to this and neither time received an alignment. The probable cause of
the
failure.
My current vehicle has a broken seat belt and at times you need to
shoulder butt the door to open it. The vehicle had other problems that
haven't
been fixed because Donald VanEck can't simulate or verify. It has since
failed smog and is being repaired in a manner that should hopefully correct
the periodic stalling that has occurred. If my vehicle was under warranty it
would be in the shop immediately. Or if it was the vehicle that the bosses
take
home it would be fixed immediately. Donald further due to a personality
dispute doesn't change my windshield wipers or fill the washer fluid on the
vehicle I drive but does on all the other vehicles. I must but them myself
and
ask the boss to repay me and then I must explain why Donald didn't replace
them. Donald you first must remember is a jerk and pulls jokes like
disconnecting radio antennas, removing fuses for AC units during summer,
and before one 4th of July turned an American flag I put up (for my being a
veteran) upside down.
The problems here are of their own making I know but the people who
work there live paycheck to paycheck. So a fix it notice is in the best
interest
of the employees, all 30 of them.
To give you some background of other stupid and dangerous things
that have occurred. They shouldn't be able to fire anyone because of the
following incidents.
Eddie was in 2 at fault accidents in a single day, and then without a
position available they moved him inside rather than fire him.
Sherie lost her D/L and was moved inside without a position available.
Matt was arrested for drug possession and a sex crime in their vehicle
and not fired.
Brad quit for a better job lost that job due to a spot drug screen that
was bad, and blueprint took him back as a driver for a vehicle knowing the
circumstances of his other job loss.
Tony you could write a book on. He got the vehicle stuck in sand in an
area he should never have been in, flipped a customer the bird while driving
dangerously, was caught multiple times with non-employee passengers in the
vehicle, was habitually 30min-lhour late and no call, no show. And much
more for multiple years. How with these and more significant employee
problems can they fire even on employee for less than murder.
Please keep me out of this as I have a family to support.
Text Summary 3046155616~
SITE DATA INFORMATION:
Location: BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Building Air Exchanges Per Hour: 0.50 (Enclosed office)
Date and Time: Using computer's internal clock
CHEMICAL INFORMATION:
Chemical Name: AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS
Molecular Weight: 17.03 kg/kmol
TLV-TWA: 25.00 ppm IDLH: 50.00 ppm
Footprint Level of Concern: 50 ppm
Boiling Point: -28.17° F
Vapor PresSure at Ambient Temperature: greater than 1 atm
Ambient Saturation Concentration: 1,000,000 ppm or 100.0%
ATMOSPHERIC INFORMATION: (MANUAL INPUT OF DATA)
Wind: 3 meters/sec from n No Inversion Height
Stability Class: D Air Temperature: 25° F
Relative Humidity: 50% Ground Roughness: Urban or forest
Cloud Cover: 10 tenths
SOURCE STRENGTH INFORMATION:
Puddle Area: .46 square feet
Puddle Volume: 30 gallons
Soil Type: Default Ground Temperature: 25° F
Initial Puddle Temperature: boiling point
Release Duration: ALOHA limited the duration to 1 hour
Max Computed Release Rat'e: 0.0229 pounds/min
Max Average Sustained Release Rate: 0.0149 pounds/min
(averaged over a minute or more)
Total Amount Released: 0.69 pounds
FOOTPRINT INFORMATION: Dispersion Module: Gaussian
User specified LOC: equals IDLH (50 ppm)
Max Threat Zone for LOC: less than 10 meters(10.9 yards)
Note: Footprint was not drawn because
effects of near-field patchiness make plume
presentation unreliable for short distances.
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To: fire@ci.bakersfield.ca.us
Subject: haz-mat needs to see this
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To Whom It Greatly Concerns;
I am sending this letter to multiple and various people in the total
entirety. I am omitting nothing to no agency for the reason that you will
know
and realize that this employer is a gross violator of law and moral
principles.
The second reason for the following letter is so all the agencies with
proper
jurisdiction with be able to coordinate and not due duplicate
investigations. I
hope all will work together without assuming someone else will due the Work.
I due believe that you will not pass the buck but I don't want you to due
multiple investigations of the same thing. So please contact all other
agencies
and divide up the work to insure the maximum possible results.
The employer in question is:
Blueprint Service CO. Inc.
1100 18th ST.
Bakersfield,. CA 93301
(661) 327-2501
I further request my identity never be revealed at any time unless
charges are brought and I must be a witness.
At Blueprint service we have multiple difficulties. From excessive
ammonia to unsafe delivery vehicle to multiple types of discrimination.
The ammonia levels are grossly in excess of OSHA rules as well as
state levels. There are many times it is difficult to breathe especially
when the
Meteor is in operation. Further there is improper disposal of the ammonia
waste through the normal drain system dumped down a sink in the rear of the
building. When this is dumped it makes a fire exit inaccessible due to the
un-breathable levels of ammonia. Further when transferring ammonia the
same exit is inaccessible for use and regular stand fans are used to vent
the
ammonia outside. The ammonia i'n these cases is at least enough to make a
40-45 foot area at an emergency door un-usable due to breath and the need to
close your eyes. They have no warning signs or other indication of the
danger
when this is done. You just have to back up sometimes with your eyes closed
and holding your breath.
These are not unusual conditions but regular conditions at this new
location that they began occupying just over 1 year ago. The machines used
are old with poor designs for the containment needed in a knowledgeable
society. Even blueline prints that are run can overwhelm a driver in the
vehicle because about 5 years ago they went with a cheaper brown paper
· instead of the wax paper'used before that. The machines have recirculation
vents about 6' above them and exhaust vents built into them. Yet the design
of these half century old machines limits their safety ability for workers
near
them. They need vent hood immediately over them by about 1 foot that vent
not recirculate air. The walls have begun absorbing the ammonia to make the
smell constant. Different walls should have been used but weren't.
I know no person at Blueprint that has Haz-Mat training, I know of no
equipment that they have for containment, and with at times hundreds of
gallons of ammonia on the premises the danger potential is high and in my
opinion unacceptable to me and the surrounding community.
About three years ago they got wind of OSHA inspections and what
they did in the old building was move some material and make sure everyone
knows where the MSDS are kept. I do know where they are and how to read
them but never instructed by BPS. I have no idea what to do in case of a
major spill. (I.E. one of the 30 gallons containers spill completely what
are
the evacuation and containment procedures. Do we have bottled oxygen, spill
suits, safety meetings, and more I know but never to us at BPS. They are
doing things that worked 50 years ago but it is now the year 2000 not 1950.
Also you must remember that we are located within 2 blocks of a
school, 2 blocks from the DA's crime lab 3 blocks from the courthouse, and
we have no containment procedures for an ammonia spill. We don't have it in
an air[ight room. in fact the room is easily able in the advent of a spill
able to
cause significant problems in the area. Also there have been a significant
number of times that these machines did in fact leek and the just put on a
mask and fixed it without regard to the employees. They said "just breathe
it
it wont kill you.". There is no single factor in this place, just a large
number
of factors that together spell disaster waiting to happen.
Vehicles are also kept in a poor and unsafe condition. I had to go to a
CHP officer and ask for a ticket the day before thanksgiving because of'
three
bad tires and one very dangerous tire.(tl~e tire had worn though 2 layers of
· steel belting from no alignment. The brakes on the vehicles are usually
changes at metal on metal condition. 3 of my last brake changes have been a
direct result of my telling the oil change person to please inspect the
brakes as
they have free inspections.
I was directly blamed for a mechanical problem that was actually due
to improper maintenance. A front wheel drive manual transmission vehicle
with 105,000 miles never having an alignment had the transmission break
apart with the mechanic saying nothing on the cause. I talked to Ford
mechanics and they said hot roding wouldn't due it. The usual cause is one
of
three things;
1 ) A way out of alignment vehicle for extended period.
2) Towing a' trailer continuously over the weight limit.
3) A bad clutch job.
The vehicle needed both a clutch job and a half shaft with 5,000 miles
prior to this and neither time received an alignment. The probable cause of
the
failure.
My current vehicle has a broken seat belt and at times you need to
shoulder butt the door to open it. The vehicle had other problems that
haven't
been fixed because Donald VanEck can't simulate or verify. It has since
failed smog and is being repaired in a manner that should hopefully correct
the periodic stalling that has occurred. If my vehicle was under warranty it
would be in the shop immediately. Or if it was the vehicle that the bosses
take
home it would be fixed immediately. Donald further due to a personality
dispute doesn't change my windshield wipers or fill the washer fluid on the
vehicle I drive but does on all the other vehicles. I must but them myself
and
ask the boss to repay me and then I must explain why Donald didn't replace
them. Donald you first must remember is a jerk and pulls jokes like
disconnecting radio antennas, removing fuses for AC units during summer,
and before one 4th of July turned an American flag I put up (for my being a
veteran) upside down.
The problems here are of their own making I know but the people who
work there live paycheck to paycheck. So a fix it notice is in the best
interest
of the employees, all 30 of them.
To give you some background of other stupid and dangerous things
that have occurred. They shouldn't be able to fire anyone because of the
following incidents.
Eddie was in 2 at fault accidents in a single day, and then without a
position available they moved him inside rather than fire him.
Sherie lost her D/L and was moved inside without a position available.
Matt was arrested for drug possession and a sex crime in their vehicle
and not fired.
Brad quit for a better job lost that job due to a spot drug screen that
was bad, and bluep~int took him back as a driver for a vehicle knowing the
circumstances of his other job loss.
Tony you could write a book on. He got the vehicle stuck in sand in an
area he should never have been in, flipped a customer the bird while driving
dangerously, was caught multiple times with non-employee passengers in the
vehicle, was habitually 30min-lhour late and no call, no show. And much
more for multiple years. How with these and more significant employee
problems can they fire even on employee for less than murder.
Please keep me out of this as I have a family to support.
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CONNECTION ID BLUEPRINT SVCS
START TIME 08/26 14:13
USAGE TIME 03'24
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TO:
COMPANY:
FROM:
Office of En~ronmental Se~ices
F~ No. {805} 326-0576 · Bu~ No. (805} 326-3979
1715 Chester Ave. · B~erafield, CA 93301
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1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE TABLE 8001.15-B
TABLE 8001.1S-B--EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PRESENTING A HEALTH HAZARD
/ MAXIMUM QUANTITIES PER CONTROL AREA1,2
! When two units are given, values within parentheses are in pounds (lbs.)
(Apply table as specified in Section 8001.15.)
STORAGE3 USE3~LOSED SYSTEMS USE~--OPEN SYSTEMS
Liquid
Gallons4~," Gas Liquid Gallonss Gas Liquid Gallons
MATERIAL Solid Pound~4,s,s (pounds) Cubic Feets Solid Poundss (pounds) Cubic Feets Solid Pounds (pounds)
x 3.785 for L x 3.785 for L x 3.785 for L
' x 0.4538 for kg x 0.4536 for kg x 0.028 for m3 x 0.4536 for kg x 0.4536 for kg x 0.028 for m3 x 0.4536 for kg x 0.4536 for kg
I. Carcinogens7.s 10,0009 1,0009 8106.9 10,0009 1,0009 8106.9 5,000i0 500l0
2. Corrosives 5,000 500 8106 5,000 500 8106 1,0005 1005
3. Highly toxicsII 10 (10) 2012 10 (10) 2012 35 (3)5
,4. Irritants./ N .L. N .L. 8106.9 N.L. N.L. 8 ! 06,9 5,0009 5009
;5. Radioactives13
, Alpha emitters 2 mCi 2 mci 0.2 mCi6 2 mCi 2 mCi 0.2 mCi I mCi I mCi
.. (74 MBq) (74 MBq) (7.4 MBq) (74 MBq) (74 MBq) (7.4 MBq) (37 MBq) (37 MBq)
Beta emitters 200 Ci 200 Ci 20 Ci6 200 Ci 200 Ci 20 Ci 100 Ci 100 Ci
(7.4 x 106 (7.4 x 106 (7.4 x 105 (7.4 x 106 (7.4 x 106 (7.4'x 105 (3.7 x 106 (3.7 x 106
MBq) MBq) MBq) MBq) MBq) MBq) MBq) MBq)
Gamma 14 Ci 14 Ci 1.4 Ci6 14 Ci 14 Ci 1.4 Ci 0.1 Ci ' 0.1 Ci
emitters (5.2 x 105 (5.2 x 105 (5.2 x 104 (5.2 x 105 (5.2 x 105 (5.2 x 104 (3700 MBq) (3700 MBq)
MBq) MBq) MBq) MBq) MBq) MBq)
6. Sensitizers7 N.L. N.L. 8106,9 N.L. N.L. 8106,9 5,0009 5009
7. Other health N.L. N.L. 8106.9 N.L. N.L. 8106,9 5,0009 5009
hazards7
8. ToxicsII 500 (500) 8106 500 (500) 81012 1255 (125)5
N.L. = Not Limited.
IControl areas shall be separated from each other by not less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation. The number of control areas within a building used
for retail or wholesale sales shall not exceed two. The number of control areas in buildings with other uses shall not exceed four. See Sections 204 and 8001.10.2.
2See Section 8001.1.1, Exception 2.
3The aggregate quantity in use and storage shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage. Quantities shall not exceed limits set forth in Sections 8001.15.2
and 8001.15.3.
4The aggregate quantity of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid health hazard materials within a single control area of Group M Occu-
pancies used for retail sales may exceed the exempt amounts when such areas ar~ in compliance with Section 8001.14.
5Quantities may be increased 100 percent in sprinldered buildings. When Foomote 6 also appl!es, the increase for both footnotes may he applied.
6Quantities may he increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets, gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures as specified in Sections 8001.3.2,
8003.3.1.3.2 and 8003.3.1.3.3. When Footnote 5 also applies, the increase for both footnotes may he applied.
7Carcinogens, irritants, sensitizers and other health hazards do not include commonly used building materials and consumer products which are not otherwise regu-
lated by this code.
8Sec also applicable federal and state OSHA guidelines.
9The quantities allowed in a sprinklered building ate not limited when exhaust ventilation in accordance with Sections 8003.1.4, 8004.1.1 !, 8004.2.2.2 and B
8004.2.3.3, as applicable to the material condition, is provided.
I
10The quantities allowed in a sprinklered building ate not limited when exhaust ventilation in accordance with Sections 8003.1.4, 8004.1.1 i, 8004.2.2.2 and
8004.2.3.3 and spill control and secondary containment in accordance with Sections 8003.1.3, 8004.1.4, 8004.2.2.5 and 8004.2.3.6, as applicable to the material
condition, is provided.
l lFor special provisions, see Sections 8003.3, 8003.12, 8004.2.3.7 and 8004.3.6.
12permitted only when located in approved gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas rooms. See Sections 8003.3.1.3.2, 8003.3.1.3.3 and 8003.3.1.3.4.
13Licensed, sealed sources for instruments, calibration devices and equipment are exempt. Licensing requirements and determination of whether a source is sealed
. '~. or nonsealed shall he as set forth in Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations.
Individual containers shall not exceed a quantity of 2 mci (7.4 x 107 becquerels) for alpha emitters, 200 Ci (7.4 x 1012 becquerels) for beta emitters and 0.1 Ci
' (3.7 x 109 hecqucrels) for ganuna emitters.
Ci = curies, mci = millicuries
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8003.1.3.4
SECTION 8003 -- STORAGE Thc building, room or area shall contain or drain thc hazardous
/' materials and fire-protection water through the use of one of the
l 8003.1 General. following methods:
8003.1.1 Applicability. Storage of hazardous materials where I. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or
the aggregate quantity is in excess of the exempt amounts set similar areas in outdoor locations,
forth in Section 8001.15 shall be in accordance with Sections 8001 2. Liquid-tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas in out-
and 8003. door locations provided with liquid-tight raised or recessed sills or
( Storage of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity dikes,
does not exceed the exempt amounts set forth in Section 8001.15 3. Sumps and collection systems, or
shall be in accordance with Section 8001. 4. Drainage systems leading to an approved location.
For display and storage in retail and wholesale sales occupan- Incompatible materials shall be separated from each other in the
I~ cies, see Section 8001.14. secondary containment system.
8003.1.2 Signs. Signs prohibiting smoking shall be provided in Secondary contaihment for indoor storage areas shall be
/' storage areas and within 25 feet (7620 mm) of outdoor storage designed to contain a spill from the largest vessel plus the design
areas, flow volume of fire-protection water calculated to discharge from
the fire-extinguishing system over the minimum required system
8003.1.3 Spill control and secondary containment for hazard- design area or area of the room or area in which the storage is
ous materials liquids and solids, located, whichever is smaller, for a period of 20 minutes.
8003.1.3.1 Applicability. Rooms, buildings or areas used for Secondary containment for outdoor storage areas shall be
the storage of liquid or solid hazardous materials shall be provided designed to contain a spill from the largest individual vessel. If the
with spill control and secondary containment in accordance with area is open to rainfall, secondary containment shall be designed
Section 8003.1.3. to include the volume of a 24-hour rainfall as determined by a
25-year storm and provisions shall be made to drain accumula-
EXCEPTION: Outdoor storage of containers on approved contain- tions of groundwater and rainwater.
ment pallets in accordance with Section 8003.1.3.4.
A monitoring method shall be provided to detect hazardous
8003.1.3.2 Spill control for hazardous materials liquids, materials in the secondary containment system. The monitoring
Rooms, buildings or areas used for the storage of hazardous mate- method is allowed to be visual inspection of the primary or secon-
rials liquids in individual vessels having a capacity of more than dary containment, or other approved means. Where secondary
55 gallons (208.2 L) or when the aggregate capacity of multiple containment is subject to the intrusion of water, a monitoring
vessels exceeds 1,000 gallons (3785 L) shall be provided with method for detecting water shall be provided. When monitoring
spill control to prevent the flow of liquids to adjoining areas, devices are provided, they shall be connected to distinct visual or
Floors in indoor locations and similar surfaces in outdoor loca- audible alarms.
tions shall be constructed to contain a spill from the largest single
vessel by one of the following methods: Drainage systems shall be in accordance with the Plumbing
Code and the following:
1. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or
similar areas in outdoor locations, 1. The slope of floors in indoor locations or similar areas in out-
door locations to drains shall not be less than I percent,
2. Liquid-tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas in out- 2. Drains from indoor storage areas shall be sized to carry the
door locations provided with liquid-fight raised or recessed sills or volume of the fire-protection water as determined by the design
dikes, or
density discharged from the automatic fire-extinguishing system
3. Sumps and collection systems, over the minimum required system design area or area of the room
or area in which the storage is located, whichever is smaller,
Except for surfacing, the floors, sills, dikes, sumps and collec-
tion systems shall be constructed of noncombustible material, and 3. Drains from outdoor storage areas shall be sized to carry the
the liquid-tight seal shall be compatible with the material stored, volume of the fire flow and the volume of a 24-hour rainfall as
When liquid-tight sills or dikes are provided, they are not required determined by a 25-year storm,
at perimeter openings which are provided with an open-grate 4. Materials of construction for drainage systems shall be corn-
trench across the opening that connects to an approved collection patible with the materials stored,
system. 5. Incompatible materials shall be separated from each other in
8003.1.3.3 Secondary containment for hazardous materials the drainage system, and
liquids and solids. When required by Table 8003.1-A, buildings, 6. Drains shall terminate in an approved location away from
rooms or areas used for the storage of hazardous materials liquids buildings, valves, means of egress, fire access roadways, adjoin-
or solids shall be provided with secondary containment in accord- lng property and storm drains.
ance with this section when the capacity of an individual vessel or
the aggregate capacity of multiple vessels exceeds the following: 8003.1.3.4 Containment pallets. When used as a substitute for
spill control and secondary containment for outdoor storage in
Liquids: Capacity of an individual vessel exceeds 55 gal- accordance with the exception in Section 8003.1.3.1, containment
Ions (208.2 L) or the aggregate capacity of multi- pallets shall comply with the following:
pie vessels exceeds 1,000 gallons (3785 L).
~ Solids: Capacity of an individual vessel exceeds 550 I. A liquid-tight sump accessible for visual inspection shall be
pounds (248.8 kg) or the aggregate capacity of provided,
multiple vessels exceeds 10,000 pounds (4524.8 2. The sum~ shall be designed to contain not less than 66 gallons
kg). (249.8 L),
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8003.1.14
3. Exposed. surfaces shall be compatible with material stored, 5. Pyrophoric gases.
and 6. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactiYe) materials.
4. Containment pallets shall be protected to prevent collection 7. Class 2 and 3 water-reactive solids and liquids.
of rainwater within the sump.
8003.1.8 Standby power. When mechanical ventilation, treat-
8003.1.4 Ventilation. ment systems, temperature control, alarm, detection or other elec-
8003.1.4.1 General. Indoor storage areas and storage buildings trically operated systems are required, such systems shall be
connected to a secondary source of power to automatically supply
shall be provided with mechanical exhaust ventilation or natural
ventilation where natural ventilation can be shown to be accept- electrical power in the event of loss of power from the primary
able for the materials as stored, source. See the Electrical Code.
EXCEPTION: Storage areas for:
EXCEPTION: Storage areas for flammable solids. See also
Article 76. I. Class I and 2 oxidizers.
2. Class III, IV and V organic peroxides.
8003.1.4.2 System requirements. Exhaust ventilation systems 8003.1.9 Limit controls.
shall comply with all of the following:
1. Installation shall be in accordance with the Mechanical 8003.1.9.1 General. Limit controls shall be provided in accord-
Code, ance with Section 8003.1.9.
2. Mechanical ventilation shall be at a rate of not less than Icu- 8003.1.9.2 Temperature control. Materials which must be
bic foot per minute per square foot (5.1 l/s per m:z) of floor area stored at temperatures other than normal ambient temperatures tO
over the storage area, prevent a hazardous reaction shall be stored in an area provided
3. Systems shall operate continuously unless alternate designs with a means to maintain the temperature within a safe range. Re-
are approved, dundant temperature control equipment which will operate upon
4. A manual shutoff control shall be provided outside of the failure of the primary temperature control system shall be pro-
room in a position adjacent to the access door to the room or in an vided. Alternate means which prevent a hazardous reaction are al-
approved location. The switch shall be of the break-glass type and lowed.
shall be labeled VENTILATION SYSTEM EMERGENCY 8003.1.9.3 Pressure control. Stationary tanks used for the stor-
SHUTOFF, age of hazardous materials liquids which can generate pressures
EXCEPTION: [For SFM] When exhaust system~ conveying ex- exceeding the tank design limits due to exposure fires or internal
plosive, corrosive, combustible, flammable or highly toxic dusts, mists, reaction shall have some form of construction or device that will
fumes, vapors or gases are 100 percent exhausted to the 6utside, an relieve excessive internal pressure. Such relief devices shall vent
emergency ventdat~on system shutoffis not required, tO an approved location or to an exhaust scrubber or treatment sys-
5. Exhaust ventilation shall be arranged to consider the density tem when specified in Sections 8003.2 through 8003.15.
of the potential fumes or vapors released. For fumes or vapors that
are heavier than air, exhaust shall be taken from a point within 8003.1.10 Emergency alarm. An approved emergency alarm
system shall be provided in buildings, rooms or areas used for stor-
12 inches (304.8 mm) of the floor, age of hazardous materials. Emergency alarm-initiating devices
6. The location of both the exhaust and inlet air openings shall shall be installed outside of each interior exit or exit-access door of
be arranged to provide air movement across all portions of the storage buildings, rooms or areas. Activation of an emergency
floor or room to prevent the accumulation of vapors, and alarm-initiating device shall sound a local alarm to alert occupants
7. Exhaust ventilation shall not be recirculated within the room of an emergency situation involving hazardous materials.
or building if the materials stored are capable of emitting hazard-
8003.1.11 Supervision. Emergency alarm, detection and auto-
ous vapors, matic fire-extinguishing systems required by Section 8003 shall
8003.1.5 Separation of incompatible hazardous mated, be supervised by an approvedcentral, proprietary or remote sta-
als. See Section 8001.11.8. tion .service or shall initiate an audible and visual signal at a con-
stantly attended on-site location.
8003.1.6 Fire-extinguishing systems. Indoor storage areas and
storage buildings shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler sys- 8003.1.12 Clearance from combustibles. The area surround-
tern. The design of the sprinkler system shall not be less than that ing an outdoor storage area or tank shall be kept clear of combus-
required by the Building Code for Ordinary Hazard Group 2 with a tible materials and vegetation for a minimum distance of 30 feet
minimum design area of 3,000 square feet (278.7 m2). See UBC (9144 mm).
Standard 9-1. Where the materials or storage arrangement re- 8003.1.13 Noncombustible floor, Except for surfacing, floors
quires a higher level of sprinkler system protection in accordance of storage areas shall be of noncombustible construction.
with nationally recognized standards, the higher level of sprinkler
system protection shall be provided. 8003.1.14 Weather protection. When overhead noncombus-
tible construction is provided for sheltering outdoor hazardous
EXCEPTION: Approved alternate automatic tire-extinguishing material storage areas, such storage shall not be considered indoor
systems are allowed, storage when all of the following conditions are met:
8003.1.7 Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas and EXCEPTION: Storage of explosive, detonatable or pyrophoric
buildings containing the following materials shall be provided materials shall be considered as indoor storage.
with explosion control in accordance with the Building Code: 1. Supports shall be of noncombustible construction,
1. Highly toxic flammable or toxic flammable gases when not 2. Supports and walls shall not obstruct more than 25 percent of
stored in gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas moms (see the perimeter of the storage area, and
Section 8001. I0). 3. The distance to buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, pub-
2. Combustible dusts. See Article 76. lic ways or means of egress to a public way shall not be less than
3. Class 4 oxidizers, the distance required for an outdoor hazardous material storage
4. Unclassified detonatable and Class I organic peroxides, area without weather protection.
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TABLE 8003.1-A
8003.1.15 Required detached storage. Group H Occupancies
icontaining quantities of hazardous materials in excess of those set
forth in Table 8003. l-B shall be in buildings used for no other pur-
pose, shall not exceed one story in height and shall be without
basements, crawl spaces or other under-floor spaces.
TABLE 8003.1-A--.REQUIRED SECONDARY CONTAINMENT--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS STORAGE
INDOOR $¥O~AGE I OUTDOOR STORAGE
MATERIAL Solids I Uqulds Solid", I Uqulds
1. Physical I4a,ard Materials
Combustible dusts NR NA NR NA
Combustible liquids Class 11 NA See Article 79 NA See Article 79
'" Class III-A NA See Article 79 NA See Article 79
,.. Glass III-B NA See Article 79 NA See Article 79
Cryogenic liquids NA See Article 75 NA See Article 75
Explosives See Article 77 See Article 77
Flammable liquids Class I-A NA Sec Article 79 NA See Article 79
Class I-B NA See Article 79 NA See Article 79
Class I-C NA See Article 79 NA See Article 79
Flammable solids NR NA NR NA
Organic peroxides Class UD R R NR NR
Class I R R NR NR
Class I1 R R NR NR
Class III R R NR NR
Class IV R R NR NR
Class V NR NR NR NR
Oxidizers Class 4 R R NR NR
' Class 3 R R NR NR
Class 2 R R NR NR
Class 1 R R NR NR
Pyrophorics NR R NR R
Unstable (reactives) Class 4 R R R R
Class 3 R R R R
Glass 2 R R R R
Class ! NR NR R R
Water reactives Class 3 R R R R
Class 2 R R R R
Class I NR NR R R
2. Health Hazard Materials
Carcinogens NR NR NR R
Corrosives NR R NR R
";' Highly toxics R R R R
Irritants NR NR NR R
Other health hazards NR NR NR R
Radioactives R R R R
Sensitizers NR NR NR R
Toxics R R R R
( NA = Not Applicable
· NR = Not Required
R = Required
UD = Unclassified Detonatable
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To-- HOWARD WINES From: Sandy Worley Fax 327-9265
Ph.~te~ I~t~= August 25. 1999
~= MSD8 AQUA ~MON~ CC=
Included in ~ls ~ is the MS~ sh~ on ~e ~ua Ammonia per your mqu~.
Also, Te~ told me ~e Ammonia is 26 Baume. ~d ~e ~ntainem we have am 13 gallons (not 5).
We only have 1 gallon and 13 gallon ~in~ on see.
Our ammonia mom has 1 hour tim walls and ove~ead fans. We have an eme~ency w~er ~ation
ou~ide offfie am~nla mom.
08/25/99 ].7:04 '~805 327 9265 BLUEPRINT SVCS ~002
MATERIAl, SAFETY DATA SHEET
AQUA.AMMONIA
L IDENTIFICA 7'ION
Chemical Name: Ammonium Hydroxide Distributor: Pacific Diazo Products
Common Name (s): Aqua Ammonia,. Ammonia Solution 333 E. l$Tth StreeL #El
Shipping Name: Ammonium Hydroxide Gardena, CA. 90248
DOT Hazard Class: 8, "Corrosive' UN 2672, PO II1 (310) 324-6799 - Phone
Date: 2/99 (310) 324-4263 - Fax
IL INGREDIENTS & RECOMMENDED OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
Material Formula CAS Number % Weight Exposure Limits
OSHA-STEL ACGIH
TWA S'FEL
Ammonia Nl-13 7664-41-7 19 35 ppm (Nib) 25 ppm 33 p~ m
Water FaO 7732-18-5 g ! None Established None Established
Ammonium NHnOH 1336-21-6 100 ---- 5MG/M3
I~ydmxlde
IlL PHYSICAL DA TM
Boiling Point (F): ~20.~ Sp~ific Gra~ (Ha0=I): 0.9293 ~ ~F
Melting Point (F): A~r0~ -98F P~t Vol~ile ~ Vol~e (%): 100
V~or ~e (mm Hg.): 720 ~ 80F pH: ~pr~. 11.6 for 1 N ~luti~
App~ and ~: Colorlms liquid ~ p~gmt ~.
l_F.. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Poir~t (method us:d): Nat Applicable NFPA Hazard Rating for Ammonia Vapors:
Flammable LimiTs: 16-25% in air (NH~) (Aqua Ammonia is NOT rated)
Health 2 ('Moderate), Fire I (Slight)
Reactivity 0 (Least)
Extinguishing Media: wa~ fog ar nny ~ ~,-~.~iag ammonia &an.
Special Fire Figh ting Procedures: Thc mixture will nm burn bul e~:aping gas can barn in the range of 16-254/. in
air. Wear full ptote~iw ¢lolhing and sdf-o~maim:d bmathin8 appacatu$ in the pmssur~ dmumd nmde.
F. REACTIVITY D~I
Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: H~tiagal~v,eambieatleml~-ramr~agauscsth~valmrpms~tcof
ammonia ~ i~ raptly.
[n~patibili~ (materials to avoid): s~ ~i~, *qua ammonh ~ wi~ chl~ ~mi~ m~a~, silv~ ~ldcr. and hy~klori~e (hlmch) [~ f0m explosive
~unds. A~id u~ ofmcm~ ~n~in~g mp~ or z~.
Ha~dous ~om~sition ~u~: Iim~ng
~low~ 575 ~F.
Hand.s Pol~i~tjon: Will Nm ~ur Conditi~s To Avoid: Not Appli~ble
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1,3. SPILL OR 'LEAl( PROCEDURES Transportation Emergencies: Call CHEMTREC (800) 424-9.3,00
Sseps To Re Taken In Case Material Is Released: Rdca.,~ will liber~tt irritating vapors. Spilled llqu/a.Lq should bc ic:llnl~lil,tL~[ al~ nol washed i:: it, .~: vL'r.~ or p. rouud
welex.. I'rcvcnt large quaMilics fmll~ cotltac~ with vcs,:~ltion or wa~y$, Aql~a ammonia is a r~gulat,n4 material arid t~Tmning ol'any rcl~,~s may h,~ requir '.d
R¢lmr(able Qunnlhy(li;Q): I~Ollql I'ound.n(a5~l Kilograms) (IJ4
In ra~' of release to the environment, r¢0er! llpill~ ltd (800) 424--8802. The National Re_~pon~¢ ccar~r.
Waste Disposal Method: EPA Waste Identification Numbc. r: Not Applicable
Consult Imml. county, state or rx:dc~l m~ulatory ascnci4:~ for acr..~plabl¢ dL~,;l~l pr,',,'~)urcs nad disposal locations. Disposal in stn:ams or ~ may be can rary 1o Federal.
4.mumy arid Ira:al mguiatlon~. Releases of 1.000 I~uncls or more ofaqua ammonia (NI-laOH) within 24 hours MUST be 1~porl~J To thc National Response Ce ~t~.
For Ha-an:leeR ,wa,~l,, ~e~ulalion~ call (800) ~2d-93-~6. Ihe It. CRA I'lollin¢,
I/IL HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Effcctz O1~ Overexposure' Major Exposure Hazard:
Oral LD~0=~$0mg Nib/Kg (Rats) Inhalation
Inhalation LC~0=42~0 ppm NH.~ (Mice) Skin Contact
IDLH LcvH=~00 ppm Ni-I~ ' Eye Contact
.~.mmonia i~ war)- alkaline and teaclz conoa'~v¢ly with all ~ tissue, tab,latin,,: Th~ gat can be suffocat~n~ and is in'ilalln~ ~o the muca,~a mcmbmm:s and h~n8 ii ~:u~. Skln
Coa~c~: High ¢oncenu'~ion~ can ~au~e to*ere in'i~ation and bum~. Eyt Coal. act: Ma), be ~e~ely i0ri~ati~ opon liquid c~po.mro, w~th mild irritation f~m lam~s Ingc.~don: Can
cau~ vomiting_ nausea nn~i cortosi~,~ burns ID lbo esophagus nnd s'mmach. Thc cxact natur~ and inten.sily o£~oxic ¢ffe~'tS follo~,ing in8e~ion ofvaryin8 amomlr$ o{ ~lron~
ammonia ~lutio,~ (¢,$.28%) is uapn:~ict~bl~. The mo~t accepted v~-w i~ ~a~ any amount eom Dee e:upmm or greater can be dangerous d' ~ng~ted. ^mmoni0 in NOT a listed
cate;anSan bt' I ^I'~:C~ Nlrl'. or OSHA.
'Emergency & Fir$~ Aid Procedures:
lnbala~on: Re~no,,e from e~'posue~. Ifbteathin$ has s~opped or iz difficulL odmlni~le~ an'ific~al te.$picatioa ut oxy$ca~ aa nc~Acd. Sock medical aid. Sk~a Cenlu ct: I nmediat~l.~ flu~l~
~fl~ la£gc quamifi~ of water udffio rumoring contaminated clothing. Eyr Contact: Flush with large amounts ofws~¢r Ibr ut I~a! 15 minu~e~. Seek medical ui I. I nl:~'stion: Do not
induce vomitin$. Rin.~ mm~th with u~a~cr ami 81ye plenl)- o~'milk or water t~ drink. Immediately .~k m,-dlc~l aid.
VIii. SPECL4 L PR O 2'E¢7~[ON iNFORMATION
Respiratoo':
R-c~0i~a~ot~' Oto~.~i*u aOOrOVed by NIOSH/MSt'iA Ibr ammonia taus! b~ ~1 wh¢~ c~po~arc limic~ arc ~-rco:do:l. ApOrOlariatc 0ro~:~i0n d¢i~:nd$ on thc ,nas J~'ud,: ol'¢~po~ur¢, tSee
Skin:
Rubb:r gloves and rubl~:r or PVC/Nylon/PVC laminatvri 0totc~tivc clothing should be us~l Io pt~v~n£ skin con~.c.t. ^ ~ac~ shield .~hould be used whc~ approl0~ iarc! Oprcvcm
with s~la.shcd liquid.
Eye:
F.'mploy~-5 should be r~luir~d Io wear chemical sa~"y Eoggl~ to proveal eye
Ventilation:
Local cxhau.~ ~ enlilation should I~ used to control mlea.~:s of air contaminnnl.s in the work place. C_~mfal dilution ventilation may a.ssi.~ with ibc reduction at'air o~ntaminan~
Other ProtecTive Equipment:
I'.m*:r&enc) ~¢ %~a'~h a'la~ion.n and deluge :~howo~ shoukl be available in Ihe work ar~a,
IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTiONS
Prccamlons To Bc Taken In Handling And Storage:
arc rapidly ¢~.ffl't~lcd hy aqua amm~nla.
Oll~er C~m~mcnts:
Prolonged mhalal~m ol'hi,eb co~tl-nllions may c. aus~ brunch;lis and/~' rmeUmonla, wilh ~m~: w~idual reduction in I~lmonary function_q. Symptoms of'lung,:~tcm t ate oltctt
~u~alll, a IL-~ I~ourSt, and arc attracted by physical efforl. (I-landl/ag Ch~miml$ Sari:ry. Oulch A.qao~ ol~Sal'my Exports ~ al. 191~OL R. ate ati~gic manifc-,aa~ i~a.q ',urticarial may
~a:ur fi'om inhala~mn ¢OccuFa~ioaal Dit,.-a,~.: A Guide lo Thair R~g, nilimL U.S. ~ H.E.W.. 19'F/). Cmua~ le~m~ rJ~ould nm be worn when vmrking wilh am ~onia. WhcOu:r a
cl~:m~l ~-anr~dgc- r~pirator or a s~l f-contained hn:athio$ apparatus iS safflcica~ for often:tire n:apitam~ prm~tian dc.l~:~ ul~n the type and magnitude ufo po,:u
lh,~ ~n/r~rmpt~,m tr taken from $oltrcet or ba.~ed apda data believed to b4; callable. IIowcuer. Pacific Oia:o Producf$. r, la~¢$ no warrant, o~ to thc ab~olm.: tott's'ciao.ts
.*;¥fftctt't~t:V 0./ tlnr o./'the./i~rc~otng or that nddmonat or other meature$ may not be required under particular condmon,~'.