Liquid ammonia properties and safety

2. What is AMMONIA????
NH3
A colourless gas mainly used in
fertilizer industry
It has a sharp pungent smell

3. Toxic Flammable
Corrosive Toxic to
aquatic life

4. Ammonia Gas
 Lighter than air
 The most water soluble
of all gases
Ammonia liquid
 Lighter than water

5. &

6. 1. INHALATION
Coughing
Suffocation
Inflammation of the respiratory organs
Edema of the lungs
Death

7. 1. INHALATION – First Aid
 Remove Victim from Exposure area
 If patient finds breathing difficult - give
oxygen through a face mask.
 Apply artificial respiration if patient is not
breathing.

8. 2. SKIN CONTACT
Liquid Ammonia - Cold burns/Frostbite
Irritation

9. 2. SKIN CONTACT – First Aid
 Drench with water for atleast 15 Minutes
 Remove contaminated cloth
 Do NOT apply ointment

10. 3. EYE CONTACT
 Serious eye burns
 Blindness

11. 3. EYE CONTACT– First Aid
 Immediately wash for atleast for 15
Minutes
 Transport promptly to hospital or
medical center.

12. 4. INGESTION
 Severe corrosive action of the mouth,
throat, and stomach.

13. 4. INGESTION – First
Aid
 Immediately rinse mouth with
Water.
 If swallowed, do NOT induce
vomiting.
 Get to a doctor or hospital quickly.

14. In case of FIRE…
 Shut off all possible sources of ignition
 Clear area of all unprotected personnel
 Knock down pockets of gas with fog
water spray, and ventilate the area
using forced-draft if necessary.

15. PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING

16. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
MEASURES
Small Spill
 Only personnel trained for, and
designated to handle emergencies,
should attempt to stop a leak.
 Keep unprotected personnel upwind of
spill area.
 Use water fog to suppress airborne
vapors from leak or spill

17. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
MEASURES
Large Spill
 Evacuate all unprotected personnel to
upwind areas.
 Disperse leaks with water spray or fog
to lower concentration of ammonia gas.
 Neutralise contaminated area with a
dilute acid, and deluge with plenty of
water.
 Keep area isolated until all

18. In case of ammonia release people should…
 Close all windows and doors, seal with duct tape
or wet towels.
 Shut off furnace, exhaust fans, fireplaces, and air
conditioners
 Wait for and follow advice from local police or
authorities.
 Breath Through a Wet Cloth

19. BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
 Damage to flora
 Damage to fauna