FIRST AID MEASURES |
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Inhalation: |
Toxic by inhalation.
Move victim to open or fresh air.
Call a doctor. |
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Eye/Skin contact: |
If contact with eyes,flush eyes thoroughly
with water for at least 15 minutes.
If contact with skin, remove contaminated clothing
and wash with plenty of water.
Move to doctor. |
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Ingestion: |
In
case of ingestion, do not induce vomiting. Flush mouth
with lot of water. |
FIRE FIGHTING
MEASURES |
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Flammable Class: |
Ammonia is defined as Non flammable. |
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Specific Hazards: |
Exposure to fire may cause containers to explode. |
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Hazardous Combustion: |
In
case of fire, toxic or corrosive fumes may be produced
by thermal decomposition like Nitric
oxide.
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| FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA |
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Type
Extinguishing Media |
All
known extinguisher can be used. |
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Specific Methods |
Try to, stop leak. Move away from the leak container
and cool it with water from a safe distance.
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Special Protective Equipment. |
Use
self contained breathing apparatus 20 to 30 minuts atleast
and full body covered chemical protective clothing. |
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ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE MEASURES |
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Personal Protection: |
Evacuate area immediately and be opposit side of wind
direction.
Ensure adequate air ventilation.
If needed use self contained breathing apparatus and chemically protective clothing.
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Environmental Precautions: |
Try to stop release.
Start water sprinkler on leak.
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Contaminated
Area Clean up Methods: |
Ventilate area.
Wash contaminated equipment and leak sites with plenty of water, till Ammonical
smell remains.
Keep area evacuated and free from ignition sources until any spilled liquid has
evaporated. |
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OCCUPATIONAL
EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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Ammonia: |
25
ppm in India. |
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Ammonia: |
25
/ 35 in United Kingdom |
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Ammonia: |
25
/ 50 ppm in France |
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Ammonia: |
50
ppm Germany |
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Ammonia: |
50 ppm OSHA / 8 hours. |
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BUREAU
OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) |
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I.S
Code's |
Titles |
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IS
4544:2000 |
Ammonia
- Code of Safety. |
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IS
1260:Part 1 :1973 |
Pictorial
marking for handling and labelling of goods: Part 1 Dangerous
goods. |
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IS
1446:2002 |
Classification
of Dangerous Goods. |
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IS
4155:1966 |
Glossary
of terms relating to chemical and radiation hazards and
hazardous chemicals. |
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