FIRST AID MEASURES |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FIRE FIGHTING
MEASURES |
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Flammable Class: |
Non-flammable. |
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Specific Hazards: |
Non explosive in presence of open flames and sparks,
of shocks. |
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Hazardous Combustion: |
Hazardous
decomposition include Nitric oxide and ammonia fumes.
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FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA |
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Type
Extinguishing Media |
Not
Applicable. |
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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.
Dilute with water and mop up, absorb with an inert dry material and place
in an appropriate waste disposal container.
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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. |
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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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