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

H221 Flammable Gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Response

P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P301 + P330 + P331+P310 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER of physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 + P363+P310 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 P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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

P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. – No Smoking. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P260: Do NOT breathe gas or vapors. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P391: Collect spillage. P377 Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish, unless can leak be stopped safely. P381: In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P410: Protect from sunlight. P403+ P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: 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 : H221 Flammable Gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary Statements