What class is ammonia?
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What class is ammonia?
Anhydrous Ammonia: (SDS) Safety Data Sheet
| HAZARD CLASS: | (US Domestic): 2.2 (Non-Flammable Gas. 49 CFR 173.115) |
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| PROPER SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: | UN1005, Ammonia, Anhydrous |
| LABEL / PLACARD: | (US Domestic): 2.2, Non-Flammable Gas |
| IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: | UN 1005 |
Is ammonia considered hazardous?
High levels of ammonia can irritate and burn the skin, mouth, throat, lungs, and eyes. Very high levels of ammonia can damage the lungs or cause death. Workers may be harmed from exposure to ammonia. The level of exposure depends upon dose, duration, and work being done.
Is ammonia a corrosive?
Ammonia is corrosive. The severity of health effects depends on the route of exposure, the dose and the duration of exposure. Exposure to high concentrations of ammonia in air causes immediate burning of the eyes, nose, throat and respiratory tract and can result in blindness, lung damage or death.
What are the safety concerns with ammonia?
Ammonia is considered a high health hazard because it is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and lungs. Exposure to 300 parts per million (ppm) is immediately dangerous to life and health.
At what temperature does ammonia explode?
1. Temperature ranges for which ammonia vapors are explosive in air increase with decreasing am- monia concentration in solutions. For example, ammonia vapors from the 28% solution in air form an explosive atmosphere between 270 and 282 K, whereas it is between 309 and 320 K for a 10% ammonia solution. 2.
Is ammonia safe for cleaning?
Unfortunately, its toxicity makes it a poor choice for green home cleaning. Ammonia is a powerful irritant and its fumes are particularly dangerous, especially for those with asthma, bronchitis, or another respiratory condition.
What precautions should you take when working with ammonia?
Eye/Face Protection: Wear chemical safety goggles. A face shield (with safety goggles) may also be necessary. Skin Protection: Wear chemical protective clothing e.g. gloves, aprons, boots. In some operations: wear a chemical protective, full-body encapsulating suit and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
What can you use ammonia for?
When used as a refrigerant gas and in air-conditioning equipment, ammonia can absorb substantial amounts of heat from its surroundings. Ammonia can be used to purify water supplies and as a building block in the manufacture of many products including plastics, explosives, fabrics, pesticides and dyes.
