General Information
Revision date
2015-03-16
Product name
R717 - ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
Product Synonyms
012 - SDS NUMBER • AMMONIA • ANHYDROUS AMMONIA • GRADE >99.9% • PRODUCT CODES: 178, 230
CAS No.
7664-41-7
supplier name
BOC LIMITED (AUSTRALIA)
Emergency telephone
1800 653 572 (24/7) (Australia only
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BOC LIMITED (AUSTRALIA)
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H221, H280, H314, H331, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H221
Flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
Classification (GHS-US)
Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1B Flammable Gases: Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute): Category 1 Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 3
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. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. 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): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER 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 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Asphyxiant. Effects are proportional to oxygen displacement.
