Ammonia

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H280, H314, H318, H331, H400, H410, H411

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable gases - Category 2 H221:Flammable gas. Gases under pressure - Liquefied gas. H280:Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Acute toxicity - Inhalation Category 3 H331:Toxic if inhaled. Skin corrosion - Category 1B H314:Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 H318:Causes serious eye damage. Acute aquatic toxicity. - Category 1 H400:Very toxic to aquatic life Chronic aquatic toxicity - Category 2 H411:Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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. H331:Toxic if inhaled. H410:Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. EUH071:Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Prevention

P210:Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P315 :Get immediate medical advice/attention. P377 Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 :Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Storage

P403:Store in a well-ventilated place. P405:Store locked up.

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. Substance does not meet the criteria for PBT and vPvB according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XIII.

Environmental effects

Dangerous for the environment.