General Information
Revision date
2019-09-29
Product name
Anhydrous Ammonia
Product Synonyms
• Anhydrous Ammonia
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fertilizer refrigerant gas, manufacture of plastics, explosives, pesticides, detergents, and
Manufacturer Name
Dakota Gasification
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Dakota Gasification
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
DGCEmergency@bepc.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H221, H280, H314, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H221
Flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA HCS 2012 United States (US) According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 HCS
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA HCS 2012 • Flammable Gases 2 - H221 Liquefied Gas - H280 Skin Corrosion 1A - H314 Serious Eye Damage 1 - H318 Acute Toxicity Inhalation 3 - H331 WHMIS • Compressed Gas - A Flammable Gases - B1 Very Toxic - D1A Corrosive - E
Health hazards
Frostbite
2.2 Label elements
OSHA HCS 2012 DANGER Hazard • Flammable gas - H221 WHMIS • Compressed Gas - A Flammable Gases - B1 Very Toxic - D1A Corrosive - E
Hazard statements
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated - H280 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. - H314 Causes serious eye damage - H318 Toxic if inhaled - H331
Prevention
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and/or hot surfaces. - No smoking. - P210 Do not breathe gas. - P260 Wash thoroughly after handling. - P264 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. - P271 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. - P280
Response
Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. - P381 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. - P304+P340 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. - P311 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. - P303+P361+P353 Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. - P321 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. - P363 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. - P305+P351+P338 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. - P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. - P301+P330+P331 Storage/Disposal • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. - P403+P233 Store locked up. - P405 Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. - P501
Other hazards
OSHA HCS 2012 • Contact with gas or liquefied gas will cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Under United States Regulations (29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication Standard), this product is considered hazardous. Canada According to WHMIS
2.3 Other hazards
WHMIS • Contact with gas or liquefied gas will cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. In Canada, the product mentioned above is considered hazardous under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
