Anhydrous Ammonia

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H280, H314, H331, H410

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification Flammable Gases – Category 2 Gases Under Pressure – Compressed Gas Acute Toxicity: Inhalation – Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation – Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity Chronic) – Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Flammable Gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER of physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No Smoking. – Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do NOT breathe gas or vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Collect spillage. Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless can leak be stopped safely. In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.

Storage

Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Gases – Category 2 Gases Under Pressure – Compressed Gas Acute Toxicity: Inhalation – Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation – Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic) – Category 1 Signal Word : DANGER Pictogram(s) : Hazard Statements : Flammable Gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary Statements Response : IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER of physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Prevention : Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. – No Smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do NOT breathe gas or vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Collect spillage. Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless can leak be stopped safely. In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. Storage : Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Disposal : Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations. 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients CAS Number Ingredient Name Weight % 7664-41-7 Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) 99.8 – 99.999% wt. 7732-18-5 Water 0.2% -.001% wt. 4. First Aid Measures Ingestion : If this gas is swallowed in liquid form, keep victim warm and OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. If signs of respiratory obstruction develop, immediately transport to medical facility. Do not induce vomiting. Never give fluids or induce vomiting if patient is unconscious or having convulsions. Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult. If breathing has stopped, start artificial respiration. OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. Skin : Apply water immediately to exposed areas of skin and continue for at least 30 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing, shoes, and constrictive clothing while continuing to apply water, being careful not to tear the skin. If skin surface is damaged, apply a clean dressing. If skin surface is not damaged, cleanse the affected area(s) thoroughly with mild soap and water. Do not apply salves or ointments to affected areas. OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. Eyes : Remove victim to fresh air. Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 30 minutes with the eyelids held apart. OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. Medical Conditions : Ammonia is a respiratory irritant. Persons with impaired pulmonary function may be at an increased risk from exposure. Also pre-existing skin disorders may be aggravated by exposure. Effects of : N/A Overexposure Summary of Acute : N/A Health Hazards Ingestion : This material is a gas under normal atmospheric conditions and ingestion is unlikely. Ingestion of liquid ammonia may result in severe irritation or ulceration of the mouth, throat and digestive tract which may be displayed by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and, in severe cases, collapse, shock and death. Inhalation : Irritation to the mucous membranes of the nose, throat and lungs is noticeable at 100 ppm. Concentrations above 400 ppm will cause throat irritation and may destroy mucous surfaces upon prolonged contact. High concentrations can cause pulmonary edema. Breathing air containing concentrations greater than 5,000 ppm may cause sudden death from spasm or inflammation of the larynx. Skin : Liquid Ammonia produces severe skin burns on contact. Ammonia gas may cause skin irritation, especially if skin is moist. The liquid can cause skin damage resulting from combined freezing and corrosive action on the skin. Atmospheric concentrations above 30,000 ppm will burn and blister skin after a few seconds of exposure. Eyes : Exposure to high gas concentrations may cause temporary blindness and severe eye damage. Direct contact of the eyes with liquid ammonia will produce serious eye burns. Note to : N/A Physicians Summary of : N/A Chronic Health 5. Fire Fighting Measures Extinguishing : Use Water Spray or Water Fog, Carbon Dioxide, Polar or Alcohol Foam, Dry Chemical. Halon may decompose into toxic materials. Carbon dioxide can displace oxygen. Use caution when applying halon or carbon dioxide in confined spaces. Special Exposure : Gas may ignite at vapor concentrations between 16% and 25% in air. Hazards However, ammonia-air mixtures are difficult to ignite and burn with little