Ammonia, Anhydrous

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H314, H331, H400, H410, H411

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable Potential effects on health Inhalation: Toxic by inhalation. Inhalation exposure at low concentration, coughing, irritation of the respiratory tract, eye irritation and lacrymation, wet noses and nasal discharge occur. Inhalation at higher concentration can cause burning of the nose, throat and respiratory tract and bronchiolar and alveolar oedema, dyspnea, bronchospasm and respiratory distress also occur. Skin contact Liquid ammonia splashes cause severe cold burns to skin. Vapour in presence of moisture is an irritant to the skin. Eye contact Liquid ammonia splashes cause permanent damage to eyes with the full effects not being apparent for several days. Vapours can cause irritation and watering of eyes and at high concentrations can cause severe damage No mutagenic activity is expected. There is no evidence of carcinogenicity following exposure. No adverse reproductive effects are likely to occur following exposure and no effect on spontaneous abortion was observed.

Environmental hazards

Considered toxic to aquatic life Classification of the substance or mixture

Additional information

For full text of H statement: see Section 16

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. Precautionary P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe gas, vapours and aerosols. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear chemically resistant gloves, full face mask with gas filter and protective clothes P303+P361+ IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P353 Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+ IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact P338 lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor/physician. P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well ventilated place. P411 Store gas cylinders at temperatures not exceeding 50°C

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

2.1.1 Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP) and its amendments at the date of the issue of the document Flammable gas, hazard category 2 (Flam. Gas 2), H221 Gas under pressure: Liquefied gas (Liq. Gas.), H280 Acute toxicity (inhalation), hazard category 3 (Acute Tox 3), H331 Skin corrosion/irritation, hazard category 1В (Skin Corr. 1B), H314 Hazardous to the aquatic environment- Acute aquatic hazard 1 (Aquatic Acute 1), H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment- Aquatic Chronic hazard 2 (Aquatic Chronic 2), H411 Corrosive to the respiratory tract, EUH 071 2.1.2 Additional information For full text of H statement: see Section 16