Ammonia

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H314, H318, H331, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe gas. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin 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. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Corrosive to the respiratory tract.