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Date of issue for the 1st edition : 16/Nov/2017
Date of revision : 28/Nov/2022

Safety Data Sheet

Section 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier:Product name: Ammonium Chloride
Reference number(SDS):18076jis_E-2
Product type：
Food Additives※This product conform to JSFA (Japan's Specifications and Standards for Food Additives).
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses of the product: Fermentation agent, Blowing agent
Uses advised against: Do not use for other purposes.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer/Supplier: JUNSEI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
Address: 1-6, Ohmano-cho, Koshigaya-shi, Saitama 343-0844, Japan
Division: Quality Assurance Department
Telephone number: +81-48-986-6161
FAX: +81-48-989-2787
e-mail address: shiyaku-t@junsei.co.jp

Section 2. Hazards identification
GHS classification and label elements of the product
Classification of the substance or mixture
HEALTH HAZARDS
Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 4
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2BSpecific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 2(nervous system)
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(systemic toxicity)
ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 3(Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible
Label elements

Signal word: Danger
HAZARD STATEMENT
H302-Harmful if swallowed
H320-Causes eye irritation
H371-May cause damage to organs
H372-Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402-Harmful to aquatic life
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Prevention
Avoid release to the environment.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

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Response
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixture/Substance selection:
Substance
Ingredient name:Ammonium chloride
Content (%):98.5 <Chemical formula:ClH4N
Chemicals No, Japan:1-218
CAS No.:12125-02-9
MW:53.49
ECNO:235-186-4

Section 4. First-aid measures
Descriptions of first-aid measures
General measures
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
IF INHALED
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN (or hair）
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
IF IN EYES
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF SWALLOWED
Rinse mouth.
If victim is conscious, give 1 - 2 glasses of water.
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed(Symptoms when inhalation or ingestion)
Cough. Sore throat. Nausea. Vomiting.
(Symptoms when skin and/or eye contact)
Conjunctival redness of the eyes. Redness of the skin. Pain of the eyes.

Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use appropriate extinguishing media suitable for surrounding facilities.

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The product is non-flammable.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing media data is not available.
Specific hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Containers may explode when heated.
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Advice for firefighters
Specific fire-fighting measures
Evacuate non-essential personnel to safe area.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus with full face peace operated
positive pressure mode.

Section 6. Accidental release measures
Personnel precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Keep unauthorized personnel away.
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for atleast 20 minutes.
Ventilate area until material pick up is complete.
Wear proper protective equipment.
Environmental precautions
Avoid release to headsprings, rivers, lakes, ocean and groundwater.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal.
Preventive measures for secondary accident
Collect spillage.
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.

Section 7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Preventive measures(Exposure Control for handling personnel)
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
(Protective measures against fire and explosion)
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
(Exhaust/ventilator)
Exhaust/ventilator should be available.
(Safety treatments)
Avoid contact with skin.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Safety Measures
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Any incompatibilities
Strong bases, Ammonium nitrate, Potassium chlorate. should not be mixed with the chemicals.
Advice on general occupational hygiene
Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

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Storage
Conditions for safe storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.
Store in accordance with local/national regulation.
Store locked up.
Container and packaging materials for safe handling data is not available.
Specific end use(s)See information in Section 7.1 and 7.2 for handling and storage recommendations. See
Section 8 for exposure controls and personal protection recommendations.

Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
Control value in MHLW is not available.
Adopted value
Adopted value in JSOH is not available.
ACGIH(1976) TWA: 10mg/m3;
STEL: 20mg/m3 (Eye & URT irr)
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Do not use in areas without adequate ventilation.
Eye wash station should be available.
Washing facilities should be available.
Individual protection measures
Respiratory protection
Wear respiratory protection.
Hand protection
Wear protective gloves. Recommended material(s): neoprene, nitrile, butyl rubber, viton, PVC,
impermeable or chemical resistant rubber
Inspect before use and replace worn or damaged gloves.
Contact the glove manufacturer for specific advice on glove selection and breakthroughtimes for your use conditions.
Eye protection
Wear safety glasses with side-shields.
Wear eye/face protection.
Skin and body protection
Wear impervious clothing and boots in case of repeated or prolonged treatment.

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state: Crystalline powder or crystalline lumps
Color: White
Odor: None
Odor threshold data is not available.
Melting point/Freezing point data is not available.
Boiling point or initial boiling point: 520℃
Boiling range data is not available.
Flammability (gases, liquids and solids): Non-flammable
Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit data is not available.
Flash point: Non-flammableAuto-ignition temperature data is not available.
Decomposition temperature: 338℃

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Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature/SADT data is not available.
pH: 5.0 (10% aqueous solution, 25℃)
Dynamic viscosity data is not available.
Kinematic viscosity data is not available.
Solubility:Solubility in water: 28.3 g/100 ml (25℃)
Solubility in solvent: Slightly soluble in ethanol.
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient data is not available.
Vapor pressure: 0.13 kPa (160℃)
Vapor density data is not available.
Density and/or relative density: 1.5g/cm3(20℃)
Relative vapor density (Air=1) data is not available.
Relative density of the Vapor/air - mixture at 20℃ (Air = 1) data is not available.
Particle characteristics data is not available.
Other information
Critical temperature: 1155K
Evaporation rate data is not available.
VOC data is not available.

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
Runaway polymerization will not occur.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal storage/handling conditions.
Hygroscopic.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and irritating fumes.
The solution in water is a weak acid.
Reacts violently with ammonium nitrate and potassium chlorate. This generates fire andexplosion hazard.
Attacks copper and its compounds.
Conditions to avoid
Contact with incompatible materials.
Moisture, Heat.
Incompatible materials
Strong bases, Ammonium nitrate, Potassium chlorate.
Hazardous decomposition products
Nitrogen oxides, Ammonia, Chlorides.

Section 11. Toxicological Information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity (Oral)[Product]Category 4, Harmful if swallowed[Data for components of the product][GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
rat LD50=1410mg/kg (SIDS, 2009)
Acute toxicity (Dermal)[Product]Classification not possible (Insufficient data available or no data available).

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No data available.
Acute toxicity (Inhalation)[Product]Classification not possible (Insufficient data available or no data available).
[Data for components of the product]
No data available.
Irritant properties
Skin corrosion/irritation[Product]
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
[Data for components of the product][GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
rabbit (Draize test _GLP) : The mean score for each animal was 1 or less. (SIDS, 2009)
Serious eye damage/irritation[Product]Category 2B, Causes eye irritation[Data for components of the product][GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
rabbit : mild irritation (ACGIH 7th, 2001)
Sensitization
Respiratory sensitization[Product]Classification not possible (Insufficient data available or no data available).
[Data for components of the product]
No data available.
Skin sensitization[Product]
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
[Data for components of the product][GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
guinea pig (maximization test_GLP) : not sensitizing (SIDS, 2001)
Germ cell mutagenicity[Product]Classification not possible (Insufficient data available or no data available).
[Data for components of the product][GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
mouse (in vivo somatic cell mutagenicity test) : Negative (SIDS, 2009)
Reverse-mutation assay in bacteria (Ames test) : Negative(SIDS, 2009; IUCLID, 2000)
Carcinogenicity[Product]Classification not possible (Insufficient data available or no data available).
[Data for components of the product]
No data available.
Reproductive toxicity[Product]Classification not possible (Insufficient data available or no data available).
[Data for components of the product]
No data available.
Specific target organ toxicity (STOT)
STOT-single exposure[Product]Category 2, May cause damage to organs

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nervous system (SIDS, 2009)
STOT-repeated exposure[Product]Category 1, Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure[Data for components of the product][cat.1][GHS Cat. Japan, base data]systemic toxicity (SIDS, 2009)
Aspiration hazard[Product]Classification not possible (Insufficient data available or no data available).
[Data for components of the product]
No data available.

Section 12. Ecological InformationToxicity
Aquatic toxicity[Product]Category 3, Harmful to aquatic life
[Data for components of the product]
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute)[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
Fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss) LC50=40.8mg/L/96hr (pH: 8.29) (Thurston et al., 1981)
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term)[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
Algae (Navicula sp.) NOEC＝26.8mg/L/10days (pH: 8.0);
Crustacea (Daphnia magna) NOEC＝14.6mg/L/21days (pH: 8.3～8.6);
Fish (Menidia beryllina) NOEC=8mg/L/28days (pH: 7.36～7.86) (SIAR, 2004)
Water solubility[Data for components of the product]
28.3 g/100 ml (25℃) (ICSC, 2000)
Persistence and degradability[Data for components of the product]
Rapidly degradable [readily converted to nitrate in an aqueous environment (SIDS, 2007)]
Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential data is not available.
Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil data is not available.
Other adverse effects
Ozone depleting chemical data is not available.

Section 13. Disposal considerations
Description of waste residues and information on their safe handling and methods of disposal,
including the disposal of any contaminated packaging
Waste treatment methods
Avoid release to the environment.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

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Section 14. Transport Information
UN No., UN CLASSUN No. or ID No.: Not applicable
UN Proper Shipping Name : Not applicable
Class or division (Transport hazard class) : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicableNot applicable to IMDG CodeNot applicable to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
Environmental hazards
MARPOL Annex III - Prevention of pollution by harmful substances
Marine pollutants (yes/no) : noMARPOL Annex V - Prevention of pollution by garbage discharge
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: cat.1
Ammonium chloride
Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
Not applicable to Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments

Section 15. Regulatory Information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory
Chemicals listed in TSCA Inventory
12125-02-9
All components are listed or exempted.
Other regulatory information
We are not able to check up the regulatory information with regard to the substances inyour country or region, therefore, we request this matter would be filled by yourresponsibility.
Regulatory information with regard to this substance in your country or in your region
should be examined by your own responsibility.
Ensure this material in compliance with federal requirements and ensure conformity to localregulations.
Regulatory information in this section are limited to intentional ingredient(s), but does
not contain information on non-intentional ingredients or impurities which are not informedby supplier(s).
Chemical safety assessment
Advice on safe handling for this product can be found in sections 7 and 8 of this SDS.

Section 16. Other information
GHS classification and labelling
H302-Acute toxicity, Category 4: H302 Harmful if swallowed
H320-Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2B: H320 Causes eye irritation
H371-STOT - single exposure, Category 2: H371 May cause damage to organs
H372-STOT - Repeated exposure, Category 1: H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged
or repeated exposure
H402-Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute), Category 3: H402 Harmful to aquatic life
References and sources for data
Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals, UN
Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 21th edit., 2019 UN
IMDG Code, 2018 Edition (Incorporating Amendment 39-18)
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (62nd Edition) 2021
2020 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK (US DOT)

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2022 TLVs and BEIs. (ACGIH)
JIS Z 7252 : 2019
JIS Z 7253 : 20192021 Recommendation on TLVs (JSOH)
Supplier's data/information
Chemicals safety data management system "GHS Assistant" Version 4.19 (https://www.asahi-ghs.com/)
NITE Chemical Risk Information Platform "NITE-CHRIP"(https://www.nite.go.jp/en/chem/chrip/chrip_search/systemTop)
GHS Classification Guidance for Enterprises 2019 Revised Edition (Ver. 2.0) （Mar. 2020, METI)
Abbreviations and acronyms
SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
LD50 (Lethal Dose, 50％)
LC50 (Lethal Concentration, 50％)
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)
EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency)
NTP (US National Toxicology Program)
JSOH (Japan Society for Occupational Health)EU (European Union)
EC50 (Effective Concentration, 50％)
NOEC (No Observed Effect Concentration)
BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand)
COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand)
BCF (Bioconcentration Factor)anh (anhydride)
General Disclaimer
This data sheet was created based on the information we currently have and may be revised
according to new information. In addition, the precautions apply only to normal handling,
and in the case of special handling, please make adequate countermeasure to maintain yoursafety.
The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of thisSafety Data Sheet is to describe the products in terms of their safety requirements. The
data does not signify any warranty with regard to the products' properties.
The GHS classification data given here is based on current Japan official data (NITEpublished in 2021).