AMMONIA - ANHYDROUS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H280, H314, H331, H335

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for Transport by Road and Rail; DANGEROUS GOODS. This material is hazardous according to Safe Work Australia; HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Gases - Category 2 Gases under pressure - Liquefied Gas Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Category 3 Skin Corrosion - Sub-category 1B Eye Damage - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3 The following health/environmental hazard categories fall outside the scope of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations: Acute Aquatic Toxicity - Category 1

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. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

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 hands 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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P321 Specific treatment (see First Aid Measures on Safety Data Sheet). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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. 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 Protect from sunlight.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations. Poisons Schedule (SUSMP): S6 Poison.