Ammonia, Anhydrous

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H280, H314, H331, H400

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to R10, T;R23, C;R34, N;R50

Physical hazards

Flammable gases Category 2 H221 - Flammable gas. Gases under pressure Liquefied gas H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Flammable.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 H331 - Toxic if inhaled. Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic by inhalation. Causes burns. Occupational exposure to the substance or mixture may cause adverse health effects.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life. aquatic hazard Hazard summary Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Specific hazards Inhalation may cause lung congestion, sore throat, cough, difficulty breathing, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, headache and nerve damage. Main symptoms Contact with this material in concentrations higher than STEL or TWA (see section 08) will cause burns to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Cough, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, vomiting. Be aware that symptoms of lung oedema (shortness of breath) may develop up to 24 hours after exposure.

2.2 Label elements

Label

Contains

Ammonia Identification number 7664-41-7

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. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 - Wash 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

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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 CENTRE or doctor/physician. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 - Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Not applicable

2.3 Other hazards

Not assigned.