Anhydrous Ammonia MSDS

	Material Safety Data Sheet
	Anhydrous Ammonia MSDS

Section 1.  Chemical product and company identification

Trade Name                             :     Anhydrous Ammonia

Manufacturer                           :    

Validation Date                          :    

Print Date                                  :    

Responsible Name                     :    

In case of emergency                 :    

Section 2.  Composition, Information on Ingredients

Name                                                   CAS number                   % by weight

Ammonia, anhydrous                             7664-41-7                               99.8

Section 3.  Hazards Identification

Physical State                          :   Colorless liquid and gas. (Liquefied Gas)

Emergency overview               :   Vapor is toxic and irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and skin.  Liquid will burn skin and eyes.  Vapor is potentially flammable.  Liquid ammonia reacts violently with water. 

Potential acute health effects

Eyes                                         :  Exposure greater than 700 ppm may result in temporary or permanent blindness.  Liquid contact can cause cornial damage and blindness.

Skin                                         :  Liquid ammonia can cause severe frostbite and permanent skin damage upon contact.

Inhalation                                :  Concentrations less than 300 ppm may cause irritation to eyes, nose and throat.  Concentrations greater than 300 ppm, NIOSH has established as the vapor concentration immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH).  Delayed effects such as chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema may develop several hours after exposure. Effects may be more pronounced at lower concentrations in children, the elderly, and persons with impaired lung function.

Ingestion                                  :  Corrosive to mouth and throat tissue if swallowed, however unlikely due to physical state (compressed gas).

Carcinogenic effects                :  No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Mutagenic effects                    :  No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Reproduction toxicity              :  No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Medical conditions                  :  Repeated exposure can produce target organ damage.

See Toxicological Information (section 11)

 

Section 4.  First Aid Measures

Eye contact                              :   In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.  Get medical attention if irritation occurs.

Skin Contact                            :   In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water.  Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.  Wash clothing before reuse.  Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.

Inhalation                                :   If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.  If not breathing, give artificial respiration.  Get medical attention.

Ingestion                                  :   Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personal.  Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.  Get medical attention immediately.

Section 5. Fire fighting measures

Flammability of the Product    :   Flammable

Auto ignition Temperature      :   651^oC (1204ºF)

Products of combustion           :   These products are nitrogen oxides (NO, NO₂…).

Fire fighting media and           :   Do not extinguish a leading gas flame unless leak can be stopped.  This material is very

instructions                                  toxic to aquatic organisms.  Fire water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.  Container explosion may occur under fire conditions or when heated.

Special protective                   :   Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing

equipment for fire-fighters           apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Section 6.  Accidental release measures

Personal precautions               :   Immediately contact emergency personnel.  Keep unnecessary personnel away.  Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8).

Section 7.  Handling and storage

Handling                                  :   Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.  Keep container closed.  Use only with adequate ventilation.  Do not breathe gas.  Avoid contact of spilled material and runoff with soil and surface waterways.  Wash thoroughly after handling.

Storage                                    :   Store in segregated and approved area.  Store in original container and secure against falling.

Section 8.  Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls               :   Ventilation is normally required when handling or using this product.

Personal Protection

Eyes                                         :   Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mist or dusts.

                                                    Recommended:  full-face mask.

Skin                                         :   Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved.

                                                    Body: Recommended:  Protective clothing.

Respiratory                              :   Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.  Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

                                                    Recommended:  Ammonia filter (Type K), self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Hands:                                     :   Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves or gauntlets complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.

                                                    <1 hour(s) (breakthrough time):  insulated gloves suitable for low temperatures

Personal protective                     :       

Equipment (Pictograms)

Personal Protection Incase      :   Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained Breathing

Of a large spill                             apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product.  Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.

Product Name                                                                          Exposure limits

Ammonia, anhydrous                                                                 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004).

                                                                                                STEL:   24 mg/m³ 15 minute(s). Form: all forms

                                                                                                STEL:   35 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: all forms

                                                                                                TWA:    17 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: all forms

                                                                                                TWA:    25 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: all forms

                                                                                                NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).

                                                                                                STEL:   27 mg/m³ 15 minute(s). Form: all forms

                                                                                                STEL:   35 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: all forms

                                                                                                TWA:    18 mg/m³ 10 hour(s). Form: all forms

                                                                                                TWA:    25 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: all forms

                                                                                                OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997)

                                                                                                TWA:    35 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: all forms

                                                                                                TWA:    50 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: all forms

                                                                                                OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989)

                                                                                                STEL:   27 mg/m³ 15 minute(s). Form: all forms

                                                                                                STEL:   35 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: all forms

Section 9.  Physical and chemical properties

Physical State                          :   Colorless Gas

Appearance and Odor             :   Colorless liquid or gas with strong, pungent and irritating odor.

Odor Threshold                        :   5 ppm

Boiling Point                            :   -33.^oC at 1 atm

Freezing Point                         :   -78^oC

Vapour pressure                      :   7600 mm Hg at 25^oC

Density                                     :   696 kg/m³ at 20 ^oC

Molecular Weight                    :   17.03

Octanol/Water Partition           :   -1.14 at 25 ^oC

  coefficient

Specific Gravity                       :   0.6818 at –33.35°C and 1 atm

Water Solubility                       :   510-530 g/L at 20 ^oC

pH of Aqueous Solutions         :   11.6 (1.0 N)

Section 10.  Stability and reactivity

Stability                                   :   Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7)/

Incompatibility with various    :   Reactive with oxidizing agents, metals, acids.

Substances

Section 11.  Physical and chemical properties

Ingredient name                         Test  Result              Route               Species

Ammonia, anhydrous                     LD50 350 mg/kg         Oral                  Rat

                                                    LD50 7000 mg/m³       Inhalation          Rabbit

                                                            (1 hour(s))

                                                    LD50 2000 ppm          Inhalation          Rat

                                                            (4 hour(s))

                                                    LD50 4230 ppm          Inhalation          Mouse

                                                            (1 hour(s))

                                                    LCLo 7000 ppm          Inhalation          Rabbit

                                                            (1 hour(s))

                                                    LCLo 7000 ppm          Inhalation          Cat

                                                            (1 hour(s))

Other toxic effects on              :   Hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive), of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation

Humans                                       (lung corrosive).

Section 12.  Ecological information

Ingredient name                         Test  Result                                      Route

Ammonia, anhydrous                     Cyprinus carpio (LC50)                        96 hour(s)                      0.44 mg/l

                                                    Cyprinus carpio (LC50)                        96 hour(s)                      0.66 mg/l

                                                    Lepomis Macrochirus (LC50)               96 hour(s)                      1.17 mg/l

                                                    Poecilia reticulata (LC50)                    96 hour(s)                      71.1 mg/l

                                                    Poecilia reticulata (LC50)                    96 hour(s)                      128.2 mg/l

Toxicity of the products of       :   The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.

Biodegradation

Special remarks on the           :   The product does not show any bioaccumulation phenomena.

products of biodegradation                            

Section 13.  Disposal considerations

Waste disposal                        :   Do not puncture or incinerate container.  Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.

Consult your local or regional authorities

Section 14.  Transport information

Regulatory information	UN number	Proper shipping name	Class	Packing group	Label	Additional information
TDG Classification	UN1005	AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS; OR ANHYDROUS AMMONIA	2.3	-		-
DOT Classification	UN1005	AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS	2.3	-		Reportable Quantity 100 LBS. (45.36 kg) Limited Quantity Yes Packing instruction Passenger Aircraft Quantity limitation: Forbidden. Cargo Aircraft Quantity limitation: 25 kg Special provisions 4, T50

Section 15.  Regulatory Information

Controlled Products Regulations Classifications................................................ 2.3 (8)

Identification Number...................................................................................... UN 1005

OSHA Hazard Communication (29CFR 1910.1200) Classification.................. #ID – 127

Canadian TDG Act Shipping Description Shipping Name................................. Anhydrous Ammonia; Ammonia, Anhydrous

U.S. DOT Classification.................................................................................. 2.3 Poison Gas; 2.2 Nonflammable gas

WHMIS Hazardous Classification.................................................................... Compressed Gas (A), Corrosive (E), Toxic (D1B)

Section 16.  Other Information

Additional Information and Sources Used:

1.         RTECS – Registry of Toxic Effect of Chemical Substances, On-line search, Canadian Center for Occupational Health & Safety, RTECS database, Vol. 1-V, 1985-1986 edition,  Doris V. Seet, Ed., National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, U.S. Dept. for Health and Services, Cincinnati, 1987.

2.         Sax, N. Irving, Dangerous Properties of Industrial Material, 10th Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2000.

3.                  O’Neil, Maryadele J., Ed., The Merck Index, 13th ed., Merck and Co. Inc., Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, 2001.

4.                  TFI Product Testing Program – April 2003, The Weinberg Group Inc., Washington, DC, 2003.

 NOTICE

Seller warrants that this product conforms to the specifications stated herein. Buyer assumes all risks associated with its use, mixing, blending, treatment, storage, disposal, transportation, and handling whether alone or in combination with other substances. Seller makes no other warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, and all other warranties, including warranties of quality, merchantability, and fitness for a particular use, are disclaimed. Seller's liability is limited to purchase price.