ICSC 0414 - AMMONIA (ANHYDROUS)

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AMMONIA (ANHYDROUS)	ICSC: 0414 (October 2013)
R717 Refrigerant gas 717

CAS #: 7664-41-7

UN #: 1005

EC Number: 231-635-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Cylinder may explode in heat of fire. Gas/air mixtures are explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Administration of oxygen may be needed. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Blisters. Skin burns. ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.	Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower for at least 15 minutes. ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer immediately for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe burns. ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Shut off cylinder if possible. Isolate the area until the gas has dispersed. Remove gas with fine water spray. NEVER direct water jet on liquid.	According to UN GHS Criteria Flammable gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Very toxic to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 2.3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 8
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from oxidants, acids and halogens. Cool. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING

AMMONIA (ANHYDROUS)

ICSC: 0414

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS GAS OR COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers The gas is lighter than air. Chemical dangers Mixtures with mercury, silver and gold oxides are shock-sensitive. The substance is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, halogens and many other substances. Attacks copper, aluminium, zinc and their alloys. Dissolves in water evolving heat. The substance reacts with most organic and inorganic compounds, causing fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: NH₃ Molecular mass: 17.0 Boiling point: -33°C Melting point: -78°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.7 (-33°C) Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 54 Vapour pressure, kPa at 26°C: 1013 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 0.60 Auto-ignition temperature: 630°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 15-33.6

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS GAS OR COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The gas is lighter than air.

Chemical dangers
Mixtures with mercury, silver and gold oxides are shock-sensitive. The substance is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, halogens and many other substances. Attacks copper, aluminium, zinc and their alloys. Dissolves in water evolving heat. The substance reacts with most organic and inorganic compounds, causing fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: NH₃
Molecular mass: 17.0
Boiling point: -33°C
Melting point: -78°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.7 (-33°C)
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 54
Vapour pressure, kPa at 26°C: 1013
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 0.60
Auto-ignition temperature: 630°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 15-33.6

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Exposure could cause asphyxiation due to swelling in the throat. Inhalation may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or chronic inhalation of the vapour may cause chronic inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure. This may result in chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders (COPD).

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Exposure could cause asphyxiation due to swelling in the throat. Inhalation may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or chronic inhalation of the vapour may cause chronic inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure. This may result in chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders (COPD).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 25 ppm as TWA; 35 ppm as STEL. EU-OEL: 14 mg/m³, 20 ppm as TWA; 36 mg/m³, 50 ppm as STEL. MAK: 14 mg/m³, 20 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
Ammonia is normally supplied in compressed liquified form in cylinders. See ICSC 0215. Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 10-23-34-50; S: (1/2)-9-16-26-36/37/39-45-61; Note: U

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