AMMONIA

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

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Danger Hazard Statements Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Flammable Gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Corrosive to the respiratory tract Precautionary Statements - Prevention Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. — No smoking Do not breathe gas Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and/or face protection Use a backflow preventive device in piping Use only with equipment of compatible materials of construction and rated for cylinder pressure Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use Close valve after each use and when empty Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure Never put cylinders into unventilated areas of passenger vehicles When returning cylinder, install leak tight valve outlet cap or plug Precautionary Statements - Response IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SKIN IRRITATION OCCURS: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention 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/physician Leaking gas fire: do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so Precautionary Statements - Storage Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with container supplier/owner instructions

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Further information

Very toxic to aquatic life Avoid release to the environment

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Flammable gases Category 2 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas