Contact with evaporating liquid may cause frostbite or freezing of skin. Transcaer anhydrous ammonia training anhydrous ammonia properties. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Anhydrous ammonia is a clear, colorless gas at standard temperature and pressure conditions and has a very characteristic odor. Anhydrous ammonia safety data sheet classified according to the unghs as adopted in the us hazard communication standard hcs 2012, the canada hazardous. Stop spillrelease if it can be done with minimal risk. Ammonia is used in the production of liquid fertilizer solutions which consist of ammonia, ammonium nitrate, urea and aqua ammonia. Read and follow all safety data sheets sdss before use. Anhydrous ammonia is the gas or compressed liquid form of ammonia that contains no water. Ammonium hydroxide rapidly penetrates skins stratum corneum layer, eyes, and mucous membranes causing liquefaction necrosis. Anhydrous ammonia an overview sciencedirect topics. If inhaled if breathed in, move person into fresh air.
Heating or addition of strong alkalis or ammonia which can then form an ignitable mixture with the air near the surface of the liquid or within the container. Explosion potential if vessel containing liquid ammonia is exposed to heat. Ingestion of liquid ammonia may result in severe irritation or. A wide variety of liquid anhydrous ammonia options are available to you, such as food grade, industrial grade. The odor is the strongest safety feature of the product. In addition, wear other appropriate protective equipment as conditions warrant see section viii. Ammonia concentrations in the range of 1625% by volume in air can be ignited if heated to the autoignition temperature. Anhydrous ammonia corrodes copper and zinccontaining alloys, and so brass fittings should not be used for handling the gas. Use of welding or flame cutting equipment on or in ammonia container is not.
The formula indicates that three atoms of hydrogen are chemically combined with one atom of nitrogen. Store away from oxidising agents, boron halides, acids. Anhydrous ammonia reacts to form explosive products, mixtures or. At 68f 20c, one volume of water adsorbs 780 volumes of the gas. Material safety data sheet msds ammonia page 1 of 3 afrox is a member of the linde group page 1 of 3 the stripe symbol and the word afrox are afrox group trademarks. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet 1. Forms sulfur trioxide and nitrogen and ammonia oxides. Anhydrous ammonia reacts to form explosive products, mixtures or compounds with mercury, gold, silver, iodine, bromine, silver oxide and silver chloride. At a concentration of only 50 parts per million ppm, one sniff tells what is in the air. These feed materials undergo a series of reactions in the ammonia plant, before ammonia is produced in gaseous form. Anhydrous ammonia and its properties anhydrous ammonia is a compressed gas liquid. Anhydrous ammonia, safety standards for chapter 296826. Wear chemical resistant suit, gloves, and boots or a fully encapsulated suit rated for use with anhydrous ammonia, based on spillleak volume and. Anhydrous ammonia material safety data sheet tanner industries.
Skin contact liquid anhydrous ammonia produces skin burns on. Colorless liquid and pungent odour surface tension. One volume of liquid anhydrous ammonia released from a container at15. Ammonia is available as a liquid in cylinders 49 and 65 kg or drums 500 kg. Contain runoff water for later recovery and treatment. Nh3 a preparing for ammonia emergency i learn ammonia first aid procedure mouth to mask resuscitation cardiopulmonary resuscitation cpr treatment for shock. The use of anhydrous ammonia for acid neutralization and ph adjustment anhydrous ammonia for acid mine drainage. Liquid ammonia may cause protective equipment to become brittle. Anhydrous ammonia safety data sheet tanner industries. Anhydrous ammonia 3 for fires beyond the incipient stage 29cfr 1910. Ammonia concentrations in the range of 1625% by volume in air can be ignited if. Temperaturedensity chart for liquid anhydrous ammonia technical bulletin the data in this bulletin is believed to be accurate.
Move injured person into fresh air and keep person calm under observation. Anhydrous ammonia reacts with moisture to produce ammonium hydroxide. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Store ammonia in a cool, well ventilated area, away from sources of heat or ignition and foodstuffs. Seek medical advice if discomfort or irritation persists. Do not apply water directly to ammonia liquid as this will cause boiling and splattering. Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, aerosols. At least 5 gallons of water to flush liquid ammonia from skin or eyes. Ingestion swallowing of the liquid results in severe corrosive action of the mouth, throat, and stomach. Anhydrous ammonia has a corrosive reaction with galvanized surfaces, copper, brass, bronze, aluminum alloys, mercury, gold and silver.
Ammonia may be used as a base to adjust ph for preparing mixed magnetitehematite nanoparticles via combustion method. The term liquid fertilizer applies to anhydrous ammonia, aqua ammonia, n solutions and liquid. Anhydrous ammonia has been used in dynamic reaction cell technology drc to remove interfering ions without the loss of. Accidental release measures personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures. Keep area evacuated and free from ignition sources until any spilled liquid has evaporated. Material safety data sheet msds ammonia solution cas no cas no 36 21 6. Avoid anhydrous ammonia contact with chlorine, which forms a chloramine gas, which is a primary skin irritant and sensitizer. Nitrogen triiodide, a primary high explosive, is formed when ammonia comes in contact with iodine. 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 2 of 4 the stripe symbol and the word afrox are afrox group trademarks. A tractor tank semitrailer carrying 19 tons of liquid anhydrous ammonia accidentally went through a bridge rail on an interstate highway and fell about 5 m onto a freeway, on which, at the time of the accident, the traffic was quite heavy.
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8. Addition of water will warm cryogenic liquid resulting in greater gasification. Ammonia us safety data sheet p4562 this sds conforms to u. Skin contact liquid anhydrous ammonia produces skin burns on contact. Exposure to liquid or rapidly expanding gases may cause severe. This safety data sheet is not a guarantee of product specification or npk values.
Anhydrous ammonia forms explosive mixtures in air with hydrocarbons, chlorine, fluorine and silver nitrate. It is produced using natural gas as the main feedstock. For large spills, cover liquid with protein foam 150 mm thick. Hazardous identification hazardous ingredient wt% ammonia 99. Substance any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation. Anhydrous ammonia in either the gaseous or liquefied state. Ammonia toxicity depends on the ph and temperature of the media, as well as the amount of ammonia already present. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database.
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. However, nothing in this bulletin is to be construed as an expressed or implied warranty regarding the accuracy of products, data, or. Consult with your state department of agriculture and other experts, as applicable, concerning the methods that would be most appropriate given the particular circumstances. Large volumes of gas will evaporate from a liquid spill. Liquid ammonia can also attack rubber and certain plastics. Safety data sheet anhydrous ammonia iowa fertilizer. Ammonia is an irritant and corrosive to the skin, eyes, respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Eyewash and safetyshower should be in immediate vicinity. Direct contact of the eyes with liquid anhydrous ammonia will produce serious eye burns. Our msds database is an easy to use, do it yourself tool, and best of all. Chemical protective clothing is needed if contact with vapor or liquid is anticipated.
In addition, anhydrous ammonia is a cryogenic liquid or compressed gas. Material safety data sheet msds ammonia anhydrous cas no 7664 41 7. Ammonia is a chemical compound made of nitrogen 82% and hydrogen 18%. If signs of respiratory obstruction develop, immediately transport to medical facility. These nanoparticles show promising potential as sorbents for removing heavy metal ions from water. Keep unprotected personnel away from area until it is free of ammonia. Anhydrous ammonia, liquid ammonia, nitromite, nitrosil, ammonia liquefied. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Anhydrous ammonia has potentially explosive reactions with strong oxidizers. For exposure to liquid, immediately warm frostbite area with warm water not to exceed 105f. Contact of liquid with skin freezes the tissue, then produces a caustic burn.
Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia, ammonia n38, ammonia hg, ammonia lgc. This is turned into liquid under pressure and cooling down. Ammonia solution 25% material safety data sheet sdsmsds. Statement of health hazard is an irritant, and corrosive to skin, eye, respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Ammonia that is unionized is toxic to aquatic organisms at concentrations below 1 mgl. Irrigate the nose and mouth continuously for 15 minutes. Material safety data sheet anhydrous ammonia section 2. The odour recognition threshold for ammonia ranges from 0.
Identification product identifier anhydrous ammonia, liquified other means of identification sds number 600 ghs synonyms anhydrous ammonia, liquid ammonia, nitromite, nitrosil, ammonia liquefied see section 16 for complete information. Material safety data sheet section i chemical product. Keep area evacuated and free from ignition sources until any spilled liquid. Transcaer anhydrous ammonia training anhydrous ammonia properties in this module, we will cover the properties of anhydrous ammonia and provide general understanding and guidance to emergency responders in addressing anhydrous ammonia incidents. Ingestion swallowing of the liquid results in severe corrosive action of the mouth. Safety data sheet rochester institute of technology. Anhydrous ammonia msds northern illinois university. Use of welding or flame cutting equipment on or in ammonia container is not recommended unless all ammonia has been purged, rinsed with water, and any oil residue removed.
Material safety data sheet msds ammonia page 2 of 3 afrox is a member of the linde group page 2 of 3 the stripe symbol and the word afrox are afrox group trademarks. Anhydrous ammonia is classified as hazardous according to australian whs. Oil or other combustible materials increases the fire hazard. Material safety data sheet section i chemical product and. Liquid ammonia can cause ppe to become brittle and crack. Isolate damage area, keep unauthorized personnel out. Water temperature should be tolerable to normal skin. The tank bleved and the liquid ammonia flashed off, forming a 30m high cloud. Anhydrous ammonia sds hill brothers chemical company. Material safety data sheet msds ammonia please ensure that this msds is received by the appropriate person date. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Avoid anhydrous ammonia contact with chemicals such as hydrocarbons, strong oxidizers, mercury, chlorine, iodine, bromine, silver oxide or hypochlorites. Call emergency number on this msds sheet for as sistance.
Route of entry is by inhalation, irritant to eyes and skin etc. Ammonia anhydrous or aqueous or ammonium sulphate can be used for ammoniation and should be added after disinfection and partial dechlorination if applicable. Toxicological information material is a gas and ingestion is not a likely route of exposure. For small liquid spills, increase ventilation and allow the liquid to volatilise to safe area. Anhydrous ammonia nh 3 is a gas, but it is classified as a liquid because it is a liquid under pressure. Anhydrous ammonia will autorefrigerate reducing vapor release.
Accidental release measures spill and leak procedures. Ammonium hydroxide is very volatile and may release anhydrous ammonia as a. Section xiv transport information domestic transportation dot proper shipping name. Material safety data sheet anhydrous ammonia msds number 2001 revised april 23, 2008 10 pages 1. Liquid anhydrous ammonia produces skin burns on ingestion swallowing of the liquid results in severe corrosive action of the mouth, throat, and stomach. If this gas is swallowed in liquid form, keep victim warm and obtain immediate medical attention. Close valve after each use and always replace cylinder. Contact with liquid will freeze the tissue, then produces a caustic burn. That is, it is an meaning without hydrous meaning water.
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