Ammonia

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H280, H314, H332

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable gases - Category 2 Gases under pressure - Liquefied gas. Acute toxicity - Inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion - Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H221:Flammable gas. H280:Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H314:Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332:Harmful if inhaled. EUH071:Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Prevention

P210:Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 :Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. P377 Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely

Storage

P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405:Store locked up.

Disposal

P501:Disposal of contents/container to be specified in accordance with regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Flammable. Vapors may form explosive mixture with air. Immediate fire and explosion hazard exists when mixed with air at concentrations exceeding the lower flammability limit (LFL). Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Direct contact with liquid can cause frostbite. May react violently with water. Do not breathe gas. Corrosive to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Compressed liquefied gas.