Ammonia (Anhydrous)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H280, H314, H331, H400, H412

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

including a statement of overall hazardous nature Flammable Gases: Category 2 Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1B Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 3 Aquatic Hazard (Acute): Category 1 Aquatic Hazard (Chronic): Category 3

Hazardous Ingredients

Anhydrous ammonia is classified as hazardous according to Australian WHS Regulations. DANGEROUS GOODS Anhydrous ammonia is classified for physicochemical hazards and specified as dangerous in the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code), 7th Edition.

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. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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 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 is 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

In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite.