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VERMA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES

 ... trusted & reputed name in Ammonia Industries, Transport and Construction

 

 

 

 

Verma Gases (India) Pvt. Ltd. Om Sai Enterprises Uma Transport
Verma Gases (India) Pvt. Ltd. Om Sai Enterprises Uma Transport
 

 

Ammonia Safety Related Information

FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:

Toxic by inhalation.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention immediately.

  Eye/Skin contact:

Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes,
keeping eyelids open. Rinsing thoroughly with running water to avoid a possible infection.
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes.Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately.

Ingestion:

If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Class: Non-flammable.
  Specific Hazards: Non explosive in presence of open flames and sparks, of shocks.
Hazardous Combustion: Hazardous decomposition include Nitric oxide and ammonia fumes.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
  Type Extinguishing Media Not Applicable.
Specific Methods Try to, stop leak. Move away from the leak container and cool it with water from a safe distance.
  Special Protective Equipment. Use self contained breathing apparatus 20 to 30 minuts atleast and full body covered chemical protective clothing.
 
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
     
  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.
Environmental Precautions: Try to stop release.
Dilute with water and mop up, absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
  Contaminated Area Clean up Methods: Ventilate area.
Wash contaminated equipment and leak sites with plenty of water, till Ammoniacal smell remains.
Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid.
 
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
     
  Ammonia: 25 ppm in India.
  Ammonia: 25 / 35 in United Kingdom
  Ammonia: 25 / 50 ppm in France
  Ammonia: 50 ppm Germany
  Ammonia: 50 ppm OSHA / 8 hours.
 
 
     

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