RE: Ammonium Hydroxide - safe disposal

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Smiles

Ammonium Hydroxide has a pH of 13.6. Basically it's ammonia dissolved in water. It's toxic and characteristics of ammonia applies to it.It comes under Class C of schedule 2 of Hazardous waste Management rules -1989. Provided it's concentration is above 20000ppm.

Disposal depends upon the quantity.

Best way to dispose it of is to treat it in the Effluent treatment plant.While disposing, use breathing apparatus,hand gloves,gum boots etc

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-----Original Message-----From: indiansafetyprofessionals [mailto:indiansafetyprofessionals ]On Behalf Of Smiles peter - HRSent: Friday, December 08, 2006 1:51 PMTo: indiansafetyprofessionals Subject: Ammonium Hydroxide - safe disposal

Dear All,Need procedure on safe disposal of Lab grade ammonium hydroxide solution. Regds,Smiles The information contained in this communication and its attachment(s) is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or exempt from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify postmaster@... and delete the communication without retaining any copies. Thank you. Translations available: http://www.owenscorning.com/emailfooter.html