Label elements ghsus labeling hazard pictograms ghsus. In industry, ammonia is used in petroleum refining, to manufacture pharmaceuticals, to disinfect water, and as a refrigerant. Wear appr opriate personal protective equipment as specified in section 8. Ammonia solution 25% material safety data sheet sdsmsds. Additionally, epa has published a wide range of ammonia safetyrelated publications, including. A water fog or mist can be used to control the vapor cloud resulting from the release 3 1. In agriculture, ammonia can be used for crop processing, fertilizers, or as an antifungal treatment for citrus. If involved in a fire, keep containers cool with water spray.
Ammonia decomposes into flammable hydrogen gas at approximately 450 c. Airgas usa, llc and its affiliates 259 north radnorchester road suite 100 radnor, pa. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet matheson tri gas, inc. Precautionary statements p210 keep away from heatsparksopen flameshot surfaces. 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. Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula nh 3. In industry, ammonia is used in petroleum refining, to manufacture pharmaceuticals, to disinfect water. Part number 28882, 3m product number 6004, 3m id 70070316743, upc 500518288827. Anhydrous ammonia msds number 2001 revised april 23, 2008 10 pages 1. Material safety data sheet msds styrene stabilized cas no. Fatalities have occurred as a result of the explosive nature of the ammonia gas. When released as a gas, ammonia is a severe irritant to the eyes, nose, and throat. Ghs03 ghs04 ghs05 ghs06 ghs07 ghs09 signal word ghsus.
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. Anhydrous ammonia msds number 2001 revised april 23, 2008 10 pages. Statement of health hazard is an irritant, and corrosive to skin, eye. P261 avoid breathing dust fume gas mist vapours spray. Anhydrous ammonia reacts to form explosive products, mixtures or compounds with mercury, gold, silver, iodine, bromine, silver oxide and silver chloride. Exposure can cause headaches, coughing, difficulty. Anhydrous ammonia safety data sheet tanner industries. Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated.
Material safety data sheet ammonia standard, ppm 6 section 16 other information. Component carcinogenicity none of this products components are listed by acgih, iarc, ntp, osha or dfg. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. 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. Station road, coleshill b46 1jy birmingham united kingdom 01675462424 en english sds ref sds002clp 111 danger. Ammonium hydroxide containing 5% or less ammonia does not produce ammonia gas. Aqua ammonia, aqueous ammonia, liquor ammonia, liquour ammonia, ammoniacal liquor, ammonia water and ammonia solution. Ammonia gas, nh3 safety data sheet sds p4562 amazon s3. Neoprene or rubber gauntlettype gloves, ammonia resistant clothing overalls, jacket, and boots or vapor suit, as required. Large amounts of naturally occurring ammonia gas come from livestock animals, soil surfaces and even the human body. It can be a liquid or a gas, and its most dangerous as a gas. Skin and respiratory related diseases aggravated by exposure. The presence of oil or other combustible material will increase the fire hazard.
Product use industrial and specialty gas applications. Aqua ammonia, aqueous ammonia, liquor ammonia, liquour ammonia, ammoniacal liquor, ammonia water and ammonia solution 2. If seeking medical attention, provide sds document to physician. Ammonia us safety data sheet p4562 this sds conforms to u. Material safety data sheet msds ammonia please ensure that this msds is received by the appropriate person date. The odour recognition threshold for ammonia ranges from 0. Ammonia gas reacts instantly with the moisture in the skin, eyes, mouth, and respiratory tract to form a highly caustic chemical, ammonium. This leads to quick corrosion of tissues and serious cellular damage, inflammation, and edema.
Anhydrous ammonia forms explosive mixtures in air with hydrocarbons, chlorine, fluorine and silver nitrate. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Material safety data sheet msds ammonia solution cas no cas no 36 21 6. Hazardous identification hazardous ingredient wt% ammonia 99. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet matheson tri gas.
Ammonia is a toxic chemical most commonly found in refrigerants, cleaning products, and fertilizers. Irritation from human experience the gas is recognized as a skin and eye irritant. 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. However, ammonia gas may be generated from ammonium hydroxide. Central drug house p ltd 728 vardaan house new delhi2 india telephone. Material safety data sheet msds ammonia anhydrous cas no 7664 41 7. Ammonia chemical symbol nh3, united nations chemical i.
At low concentrations, ammonia leads to coughing and irritation of the nose and throat. A gas mask must be worn when breaking and making connections, or pressuring a system. Accidental release measures ventilate area of leak or spill. The ammonia level must be below 25 ppm and the atmosphere must have at least 19. Statement of health hazard is an irritant, and corrosive to skin, eye, respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Use for neutralization of acidic systems, as a catalyst, as a solvent, or as a.
Ammonium hydroxide containing 5% or less ammonia does not produce ammonia gas in the flammable range at any temperature. Use for neutralization of acidic systems, as a catalyst, as a solvent, or as a laboratory reagent. Safety data sheet air liquide msds document library. A stable binary hydride, and the simplest pnictogen hydride, ammonia is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell. Safety data sheet ammonia, anhydrous section 1 linde gas. Anhydrous ammonia has potentially explosive reactions with strong oxidizers. Safety data sheet rochester institute of technology. For manufacturing, industrial, and laboratory use only.
Corrosive, caustic, reactive gas synonyms anhydrous ammonia, r717 cas no. 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. Local effects ammonia, anhydrous 7664417 corrosive. Material safety data sheet anhydrous ammonia msds number 2001 revised april 23, 2008 10 pages 1. Hazards of ammonia releases at ammonia refrigeration facilities accident. Material safety data sheet anhydrous ammonia section 2. Ammonia gas concentrations within the flammable range 1528% can be ignited and pose a significant fire and explosion hazard, especially in a confined space.
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