Aqua ammonia, aqueous ammonia, liquor ammonia, liquour ammonia, ammoniacal liquor, ammonia water and ammonia solution 2. Ammonia gas reacts instantly with the moisture in the skin, eyes, mouth, and respiratory tract to form a highly caustic chemical, ammonium. Airgas usa, llc and its affiliates 259 north radnorchester road suite 100 radnor, pa. Ammonia us safety data sheet p4562 this sds conforms to u.
Safety data sheet rochester institute of technology. In industry, ammonia is used in petroleum refining, to manufacture pharmaceuticals, to disinfect water, and as a refrigerant. Local effects ammonia, anhydrous 7664417 corrosive. Anhydrous ammonia safety data sheet tanner industries. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. While there are many benefits to an ammoniabased refrigeration system, there are also potential risks to health and safety if the ammonia is not properly managed and contained.
A water fog or mist can be used to control the vapor cloud resulting from the release 3 1. Central drug house p ltd 728 vardaan house new delhi2 india telephone. Ammonia decomposes into flammable hydrogen gas at approximately 450 c. Safety data sheet ammonia, anhydrous section 1 linde gas. Large amounts of naturally occurring ammonia gas come from livestock animals, soil surfaces and even the human body. The ammonia level must be below 25 ppm and the atmosphere must have at least 19. However, ammonia gas may be generated from ammonium hydroxide. Component carcinogenicity none of this products components are listed by acgih, iarc, ntp, osha or dfg. Irritation from human experience the gas is recognized as a skin and eye irritant. A stable binary hydride, and the simplest pnictogen hydride, ammonia is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell.
Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula nh 3. Material safety data sheet msds styrene stabilized cas no. Use for neutralization of acidic systems, as a catalyst, as a solvent, or as a laboratory reagent. Skin and respiratory related diseases aggravated by exposure. Safety data sheet air liquide msds document library. Anhydrous ammonia has potentially explosive reactions with strong oxidizers. Product use industrial and specialty gas applications. Hazards of ammonia releases at ammonia refrigeration facilities accident. Where anhydrous ammonia is stored indoors, use electrical ventilating, lighting and material handling equipment with the appropriate electrical classification rating and use only nonsparking tools protective measures put on appropriate personal protective equipment see section 8. Ammonia chemical symbol nh3, united nations chemical i. Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated. Anhydrous ammonia msds number 2001 revised april 23, 2008 10 pages 1. At low concentrations, ammonia leads to coughing and irritation of the nose and throat. For manufacturing, industrial, and laboratory use only.
Anhydrous ammonia reacts to form explosive products, mixtures or compounds with mercury, gold, silver, iodine, bromine, silver oxide and silver chloride. Statement of health hazard is an irritant, and corrosive to skin, eye, respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Ghs03 ghs04 ghs05 ghs06 ghs07 ghs09 signal word ghsus. When released as a gas, ammonia is a severe irritant to the eyes, nose, and throat. Material safety data sheet msds ammonia please ensure that this msds is received by the appropriate person date. Material safety data sheet msds ammonia please ensure that this msds is received by the appropriate person afrox is a member of the linde group page 3 of 4 the stripe symbol and the word afrox are afrox group trademarks. Hazards of ammonia releases at ammonia refrigeration facilities accident prevention and response manual for anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system operators anhydrous ammonia theft additional ammonia safety resources. Ammonia is a commonly used chemical in commercial and household cleaners. Material safety data sheet msds ammonia anhydrous cas no 7664 41 7. Fatalities have occurred as a result of the explosive nature of the ammonia gas.
Ammonium hydroxide containing 5% or less ammonia does not produce ammonia gas. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet matheson tri gas. Hazardous identification hazardous ingredient wt% ammonia 99. Precautionary statements p210 keep away from heatsparksopen flameshot surfaces.
The odour recognition threshold for ammonia ranges from 0. Station road, coleshill b46 1jy birmingham united kingdom 01675462424 en english sds ref sds002clp 111 danger. Wear appr opriate personal protective equipment as specified in section 8. Nov 11, 2015 ammonia gas reacts instantly with the moisture in the skin, eyes, mouth, and respiratory tract to form a highly caustic chemical, ammonium hydroxide. P261 avoid breathing dust fume gas mist vapours spray. Additionally, epa has published a wide range of ammonia safetyrelated publications, including. Material safety data sheet ammonia standard, ppm 6 section 16 other information. Material safety data sheet anhydrous ammonia section 2. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Part number 28882, 3m product number 6004, 3m id 70070316743, upc 500518288827.
Corrosive, caustic, reactive gas synonyms anhydrous ammonia, r717 cas no. Label elements ghsus labeling hazard pictograms ghsus. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet matheson tri gas, inc. If involved in a fire, keep containers cool with water spray. It can be a liquid or a gas, and its most dangerous as a gas. This leads to quick corrosion of tissues and serious cellular damage, inflammation, and edema. The presence of oil or other combustible material will increase the fire hazard. Ammonia gas concentrations within the flammable range 1528% can be ignited and pose a significant fire and explosion hazard, especially in a confined space.
Anhydrous ammonia forms explosive mixtures in air with hydrocarbons, chlorine, fluorine and silver nitrate. Use for neutralization of acidic systems, as a catalyst, as a solvent, or as a. If seeking medical attention, provide sds document to physician. In agriculture, ammonia can be used for crop processing, fertilizers, or as an antifungal treatment for citrus. Ammonia gas, nh3 safety data sheet sds p4562 amazon s3.
Ammonia is a toxic chemical most commonly found in refrigerants, cleaning products, and fertilizers. Anhydrous ammonia msds number 2001 revised april 23, 2008 10 pages. Accidental release measures ventilate area of leak or spill. In industry, ammonia is used in petroleum refining, to manufacture pharmaceuticals, to disinfect water.
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