Gas und Engineering

Geschäftsbereich Linde Gas

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Ammonia
Date: 01/07/1997 Version: 2.0 MSDS-Nr.: 002-Eng
replaces version dated: 30.07.2002 Page 1 of 2
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1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND Evacuate area. Use self-contained breathing apparatus and
OF THE COMPANY chemically protective clothing. Ensure adequate air ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Product name Try to stop release. Reduce vapour with fog or fine water spray.
Ammonia, liquified. Clean up methods
Chemical formula: NH3 Ventilate area. Hose down area with water. Wash contaminated
Company identification equipment or sites of leaks with copious quantities of water. Keep
Linde AG, Werksgruppe Technische Gase area evacuated and free from ignition sources until any spilled liquid
Seitnerstraße 70, D-82049 Höllriegelskreuth has evaporated. (Ground free from frost).
Emergency phone number: 089-7446-0
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Handling and storage
Substance/Preparation: Substance. Keep container below 50°C in a well ventilated place. Refer to
Components/Impurities supplier's container handling instructions. Use only properly
Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply
classification of the product. pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt. Do
CAS Nr: 07664-41-7 not allow backfeed into the container. Suck back of water into the
EEC Nr (from EINECS): 231-635-3 container must be prevented. Segregate from oxidant gases and
other oxidants in store. Keep away from ignition sources (including
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION static discharges). Purge air from system before introducing gas.

Hazards identification 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Liquefied gas.
Corrosive to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Exposure limit value TLV(ACGIH)
Toxic by inhalation. 25 ppm (2000 edition)
Exposure limit value
4 FIRST AID MEASURES France: VLE: 50 ppm; VME: 25 ppm
Germany: MAK: 50 ppm (TRGS 900 3/2002)
Inhalation Great Britain: LTEL: 25 ppm; STEL: 35 ppm (EH 40/95)
Toxic by inhalation. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing Personal protection
self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Keep suitable chemically resistant protective clothing readily
Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped. available for emergency use. Keep self contained breathing
Skin/eye contact apparatus readily available for emergency use. Do not smoke while
May cause chemical burns to skin and cornea (with temporary handling product. Ensure adequate ventilation. Protect eyes, face
disturbance to vision) Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water and skin from liquid splashes.
for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Drench
affected area with water for at least 15 minutes Obtain medical 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
assistance
Ingestion Molecular weight: 17
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. Melting point: -77.7 °C
Boiling point: -33 °C
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Critical temperature: 132 °C
Relative density, gas: 0.6 (air=1)
Specific hazards Relative density, liquid: 0.7 (water=1)
Non flammable. Exposure to fire may cause containers to Vapour pressure 20°C: 8.6 bar
rupture/explode. Solubility mg/l water: Hydrolyses.
Hazardous combustion products Appearance/Colour: Colourless gas
If involved in a fire the following toxic and/or corrosive fumes may be Odour: Ammoniacal
produced by thermal decomposition: Autoignition temperature: 630 °C
Nitric oxide/nitrogen dioxide Flammability range: 15-30 vol% in air.
Suitable extinguishing media Other data
All known extinguishants can be used. Although this substance has flammability data, it is difficult to ignite
Specific methods in air and is classified as non-flammable.
If possible, stop flow of product. Move container away or cool with
water from a protected position. 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Special protective equipment for fire fighters
Use self-contained breathing apparatus and chemically protective Stability and reactivity
clothing. May react violently with oxidants. May react violently with acids.
Reacts with water to form corrosive alkalis. Can form explosive
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES mixture with air.

Personal Precautions 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Gas und Engineering
Geschäftsbereich Linde Gas

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Ammonia
Date: 01/07/1997 Version: 2.0 MSDS-Nr.: 002-Eng
replaces version dated: 30.07.2002 Page 2 of 2
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- valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted

General
May cause inflammation of the respiratory system and skin.
Inhalation of large amounts leads to bronchospasm, laryngeal
edema and pseudomembrane formation.
LC50/1h (ppm): 7338 ppm
- valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted
- there is adequate ventilation.
- compliance with applicable regulations.
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Number in Annex I of Dir 67/548

007-001-00-5.
General EC Classification: R10|T;R23|C;R34|N;R50
May cause pH changes in aqueous ecological systems. Labelling of cylinders
-Symbols
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS T: Toxic
N: Dangerous for the environment
General -Risk phrases
Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be R10 Flammable
dangerous. Avoid discharge to atmosphere. Contact supplier if R23 Toxic by inhalation.
guidance is required. Gas may be scrubbed in sulphuric acid R34 Cause burns (to eyes, respiratory system and skin).
solution. Gas may be scrubbed in water. R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
-Safety phrases
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION S9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
Proper shipping name: S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
Ammonia, anhydrous water and seek medical advice.
UN Nr.: 1005 S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
Class/Division: 2.3 protection
Subsidiary risk: 8 S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
ADR/RID Item Nr.: 2, 2 TC immediately ( show the label where possible).
Labelling ADR S33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Label 2.3: toxic substance. S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/
Label 8: corrosive substance. Safety data sheets.
ADR/RID Hazard Nr.: 268
CEFIC Tremcard Nr.: 1 16 OTHER INFORMATION
CEFIC Groupcard Nr.: 20g09 Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. Ensure operators
Other transport information understand the toxicity hazard. Users of breathing apparatus must
Only transport on vehicles where the load space is separated from be trained. Before using this product in any new process or
the driver's compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the experiment, a thorough material compatibility and safety study
potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of should be carried out. Details given in this document are believed to
an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product be correct at the time of going to press. Whilst proper care has been
containers ensure that they are firmly secured and: taken in the preparation of this document, no liability for injury or
- cylinder valve is closed and not leaking damage resulting from its use can be accepted.

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