Ammonia, anhydrous

Physical hazards

Flammable gases Category 2 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe gas. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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 CENTRE or doctor/physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

Additional information

None.