AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA; AMMONIA GAS; AMMONIA; SPIRIT OF HARTSHORN; AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS, LIQUIFIED; UN 1005; H3N;
Hazard Statements
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes damage to organs. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements
Prevention: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe gas. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Obtain special instructions before use. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use Personal Protective equipment as required. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and hot surfaces - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid release to the environment.
Response: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment is urgent, see first aid section of Safety Data Sheet. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Collect spillage.
Storage: Store in a well-ventilated place. Protect from sunlight. Store locked up.
Disposal: Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Statement of Unknown Toxicity 100% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity.
Other Hazards: Frostbite may occur from rapid evaporation of the liquified gas.