Ammonia |
Synonyms & Trade Names Anhydrous ammonia, Aqua ammonia, Aqueous ammonia [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution.] |
CAS No. 7664-41-7 |
RTECS No. BO0875000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1005 125 (anhydrous)
2672 154 (10-35% solution)
2073 125 (>35-50% solution)
1005 125 (>50% solution) |
FormulaNH3 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 0.70 mg/m3 |
IDLH 300 ppm
See: 7664417 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 25 ppm (18 mg/m3) ST 35 ppm (27 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL†: TWA 50 ppm (35 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 3800 , 6015 , 6016;
OSHA ID188
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.] |
MW: 17.0 |
BP: -28°F |
FRZ: -108°F |
Sol: 34% |
VP: 8.5 atm |
IP: 10.18 eV |
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Fl.P: NA (Gas) |
UEL: 28% |
LEL: 15% |
RGasD: 0.60 |
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| [Note: Although NH3 does not meet the DOT definition of a Flammable Gas (for labeling purposes), it should be treated as one.] |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, acids, halogens, salts of silver & zinc [Note: Corrosive to copper & galvanized surfaces.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion (solution), skin and/or eye contact (solution/liquid) |
Symptoms irritation eyes, nose, throat; dyspnea (breathing difficulty), wheezing, chest pain; pulmonary edema; pink frothy sputum; skin burns, vesiculation; liquid: frostbite |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated (solution)
Remove: When wet or contaminated (solution)
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash (>10%), Quick drench (>10%) |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately (solution/liquid)
Skin: Water flush immediately (solution/liquid)
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately (solution) |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH Up to 250 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 300 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern*
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0414 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0013 |
