AMMONIA

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H280, H314, H318, H331, H400

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable Gases: Category 2 Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1B Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1 Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 3 Environmental Hazards Aquatic Toxicity (Acute): Category 1

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. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

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. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.

Other hazards

Asphyxiant. Effects are proportional to oxygen displacement

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Flammable Gases: Category 2 Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1B Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1 Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 3 Environmental Hazards Aquatic Toxicity (Acute): Category 1