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AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS C.A.S. 7664-41-7 FLAMMABLE/CORROSIVE PHYSICAL DATA 0 State: Gas Water Solubility: 0,848 vollvol Appearance: Colorless 8P: -28.1171-33.4 C Odor: Strong;similar to smelling salt SG: 0,59 Odor Threshold: 17 ppm VDIGD: 0.045(Air=I) pH: Not applicable FIRE/ExpLosm MEASURES Emergency Overview: Flash Point: Not available. Ammonia Is difficult to bum. Irritating,flammable and Autoignition: 1204 F/651 C colorless liquefied Flammable Range: 16-25% compressed gas Unusual Hazards: Pressure In a cylinder can build up due to heat. May rupture if packaged in cylinder pressure relief devices should fail under its awn vapor Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical,carbon dioxide or water pressure. Exposure can Special instructions: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.Water cause Severe eye,skin spray may be used to keep Fire-exposed containers coag. and respiratory treat REACTIVITY burns. Immediate fire and Incompatible: Copper,Silver,Cadmium,Zinc and their alloys:mercury,lin,acids, explosion hazard when alcohols,aldehydes,halogens and oxidizers, concentrations exceed Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures greater than 800 F1426 C. 15%. Wear SOBA when concentrations are not EXPOSURE LIMITS/ROUTE(s)OF ENTRY safe.Dangerous for the TLV: 25 ppm STEL: 35 ppm environment. PEL: 50 ppm 1DLH: 300ppm PEI.: 25 ppm California Eye Contact: Exposure can cause moderate to severe eye irritation. Ingestion: Not a likely mule of exposure Inhalation: Severely irritates nose,throat,and lungs. Symploms include burning Evacuation procedure sensations,coughing,wheezing,shortness of breath,headache or nausea. Overexposure may also cause CNS affects. Overview: Skin Contact: Vapor contact may cause Irritation&bums,Contact wt liquid may cause freezing of tissue accompanied by corrosive caustic action&dehydration. Isolation zone from the FIRST AID spill or leak of at least 100 Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large quanlrt;es of water for 15 min. Seek medical attention feel in ALL directions lmmed , All personnel are to slay Ingenstlon: Not a likely kely route of exposure upwind of the spill/leak. Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air.11 not breathing,give artificial respiration.If breathing Is difficult,give oxygen. Obtain prompt medical attention Remove all persons in a Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin wilh plenty of water for 15 min,Remove contaminated clothing/shoes.Get medical attention, "crosswind"direction to outside the initial isolation ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE zone Evacuate Immediate area,All responders must be adequately protected from exposure. Purge with inert gas prior to attempting repairs.No entry above 1.61%LEL Since ammonia gas will PERSt7NAr-PROTECTrVE EQUIPMENT(PPE) spread along the ground, Equipment Type Color 1 Material/Description all personnel are to stay Gas tight su't Fully encapsulating out of low areas Gloves Rubber/Latex Double gloved(latex then rubber),taped to suit Boots Chemical resistant Taped to suit Respirator SCBA Inside suit CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS No chronic health effects are known.