Aqua Ammonia

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Potential health effects

of Overexposure Eye Contact: Corrosive! Effects as a result of direct contact with aqua ammonia or exposure to ammonia gas may range from irritation to severe injury and blindness. Skin Contact: Corrosive! Concentrated solutions may cause pain and deep and severe burns to the skin. Prolonged and repeated exposure to dilute solutions often causes irritation, redness, pain and drying and cracking of the skin. Inhalation: Corrosive! Mist of ammonia gas may cause irritation and inflammation of the respiratory system resulting in hoarseness and tightness of the throat, laryngitis, bronchopneumonia and pulmonary edema which may be fatal. Productive cough with blood stained sputum may develop. Airway obstruction and diminished diffusion capacity and impaired ciliary function may result from overexposure. Ingestion: Corrosive! May cause severe pain in the mouth, chest, and abdomen leading to cough, vomiting and collapse. Gastric or esophageal perforation may occur and lung irritation or edema may occur as a delayed effect.

Other Health Effects

Corrosive effects on the skin and eyes may be delayed, and damage may occur without the sensation or onset of pain. FIRST AID NOTE: CALL A POISON CONTROL CENTER OR MEDICAL PHYSICIAN FOR ADVICE. HAVE THE PRODUCT LABEL OR MSDS WITH YOU WHEN CALLING OR GOING FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.