This presentation reviews information needed to respond to an Anhydrous Ammonia Incident. Reviews chemical data, tanks, safety requirements, medical care, PPE, & regulatory requirements. Meets OSHA requirements for chemical specific Right to Know training (HAZCOM). Over 25 slides in length. Teaching time 1 hour.

1. PREVIEW
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
TO
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
INCIDENTS
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2. OVERVIEW
Anhydrous Ammonia is used
in farming & industry
Farming it is injected (knifed) into the ground
as a fertilizer
Industry uses it as a refrigerant & in
chemical processing

3. DANGERS
HEALTH
Can cause:
respiratory damage when inhaled
freeze burns upon release
acid burns when mixed with water

4. TREATMENT
First Aid
Decontaminate
Remove patient to fresh air
Give oxygen as necessary
Evaluate for monitoring for 48-72 hours after
exposure
If ingestion do NOT induce vomiting

5. FIRE HAZARDS
Flammable in concentrations from 15.5% to
27.0% volume in air
Tanks may BLEVE
Structural Firefighting gear with SCBA may not
provide protection

6. MARKINGS
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7. TRANSPORT
Photo courtesy USDOT

8. STREET DRUGS
Anhydrous Ammonia is used as a component in
making Methamphethine
Users have been required to increase security to
prevent theft
Stolen Ammonia is easily transported as it
containers use the same fittings as Propane
Consumer propane tanks may have a green
tarnish on valves as ammonia reacts with the
brass

9. INITIAL ISOLATION &
PROTECTIVE DISTANCES
Large tank fire (rail care, tank truck)
1 Mile isolation
Consider initial evacuation for 1 mile in all
directions

10. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
GO TO LINK BELOW
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
EMERGENCIES