Anhydrous ammonia has potentially explosive reactions with strong oxidizers. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8. Anhydrous ammonia is a liquid or gaseous chemical compound used in various applications, including cleaning, fertilizer production, and drug manufacturing. Anhydrous ammonia reacts to form explosive products, mixtures or compounds with mercury, gold, silver, iodine, bromine, silver oxide and silver chloride. They deploy and analyze the ammonia test samples, and report the analytical data back to nadp. Ammonia toxicity depends on the ph and temperature of the media, as well as the amount of ammonia already present. Anhydrous ammonia, 8200 safety data sheet according to federal register vol. Sampling and analytical methods ammonia in workplace.
Studies on the effect on man of exposures in the 550. Page 1 of 10 material safety data sheet anhydrous ammonia msds number 2001 revised april 23, 2008 10 pages 1. Anhydrous ammonia safety data sheet classified according to the unghs as adopted in the us hazard communication standard hcs 2012, the canada hazardous products regulations whmis 2015 and mexico nom018stps2000 revision date. 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. Avoid anhydrous ammonia contact with chemicals such as hydrocarbons, strong oxidizers, mercury, chlorine, iodine, bromine, silver oxide or hypochlorites. Industrial ammonia is sold either as ammonia liquor usually 28% ammonia in water or as pressurized or refrigerated anhydrous liquid ammonia transported in tank cars or cylinders. Narrow lower to upper combustion range 1625% makes ignition difficult. Avoid anhydrous ammonia contact with chlorine, which forms a chloramine gas, which is a primary skin irritant and sensitizer. Hazardous identification hazardous ingredient wt% ammonia 99. In agriculture, ammonia can be used for crop processing, fertilizers, or as an antifungal treatment for citrus. Additional information on laboratory safety can be found in reference 16. If samples originate from a highly contaminated area, appropriate sample handling procedures must be followed to minimize worker exposure. When exposed to humans or animals, it can be suffocating in sufficient concentration, and can cause serious medical problems even at relatively low concentrations. Ammonia strongly adsorbs to soil, sediment, and colloids in water under aerobic conditions.
Ammonia is emitted by many sources, including very important agricultural activities of fertilizer application and meat production. Ammonia is a commonly used chemical in commercial and household cleaners. Sampling ammonia using radiello passive sampler sigmaaldrich. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Some systems have been investigated by more than one worker.
Handling of anhydrous ammonia, or applicable ammonia manufacturing industry standards. Liquid anhydrous ammonia produces skin burns on ingestion swallowing of the liquid results in severe corrosive action of the mouth, throat, and stomach. Ammonia nh3 or h3n cid 222 structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities, safety. Anhydrous ammonia refrigeration grade safety data sheet according to federal register vol. The odour recognition threshold for ammonia ranges from 0. January 1984 the solubility of ammonia has been measured in a wide variety of solvents. Example executive summary for anhydrous ammonia storage. Anhydrous ammonia is a chemical compound that is classified as toxic, dangerous for the environment, flammable in gas form, and can be explosive when mixed with air. Grab samples or individual car samples may fall outside of the specified typical. The primary activity at this facility is the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia for sale to farmers. Material safety data sheet anhydrous ammonia msds number 2001 revised april 23, 2008 10 pages 1.
A more detailed description of the scr system has been provided in appendix a. See the list of identified uses and exposure scenarios in the annex of the safety data sheet. Ammonia is collected and converted to ammonium sulfate. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. Samples are desorbed using a known volume of deionized water di h 2 o and analyzed as ammonium ion by ic. In industry, ammonia is used in petroleum refining, to manufacture pharmaceuticals, to disinfect water, and as a refrigerant.
Irritation of the respiratory tract and conjunctivae was found in workers inhaling 100 ppm ammonia and 20 ppm caused complaints and discomfort to unacclimatitised workers. Lowest published lethal concentration human 5,000 ppm5 min. Please ensure that this msds is received by the appropriate person. Anhydrous ammonia is received, stored and distributed for direct application to the soil as a crop production nutrient. See section 15 for information on equipment, pressure vessels and testing. 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. May ignite in the presence of open flames and sparks. Recommended use this product is intended for use as a refinery feedstock, fuel or for use in engineered processes.
Higher concentrations can be determined by sample dilution. Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia, ammonia n38, ammonia hg, ammonia. Anhydrous ammonia safety data sheet tanner industries. Anhydrous ammonia forms explosive mixtures in air with hydrocarbons, chlorine, fluorine and silver nitrate. Material safety data sheet anhydrous ammonia section 2. Fogg, school of chemistry, polytechnic of north london, holloway, london, u. Anhydrous ammonia is considered a hazardous material according to the criteria specified in reach regulation ec no 19072006 and clp regulation ec no 12722008, the canadian hazardous products regulations and osha. Ammonia, anhydrous 7664417 stel 24 mgm3 35 ppm twa 17 mgm3 25 ppm mexico. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. This safety data sheet is not a guarantee of product specification or npk values.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Click a link below for the printerfriendly version of the msds. Skin contact liquid anhydrous ammonia produces skin burns on contact. Illinois water survey iws operates as the central analytical laboratory cal for nadps amon. Substance any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation.
Material safety data sheet msds ammonia anhydrous cas no 7664 41 7 administration office. Note that although ammonia gas is lighter than air, sudden release may precautions generate an aerosol of liquefied ammonia which may cling to the ground for long distances. Ammonia that is unionized is toxic to aquatic organisms at concentrations below 1 mgl. Biodegradation of ammonia to nitrate occurs in water under aerobic conditions resulting in a biological oxygen demand. For ammonium chloride fume or ammonium sulfamate, samples are collected on 0. Seek medical advice if discomfort or irritation persists. Material safety data sheet msds ammonia please ensure that this msds is received by the appropriate person date.
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