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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Ammonia, anhydrous
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the
company/undertaking
Date issued 28.02.2011
1.1. Product identifier
Product name Ammonia, anhydrous
REACH Reg No 01-2119488876-14-0014
Formula NH3
Use of the substance/preparation Refrigerant gas
Gas treatment - SOx/NOx Reduction
Chemical intermediate
pH regulation
Nitrogen fertilizing
Heat treatment of steel
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Distributor
Company name Amixo AB
Postal address Ljungströmsvägen 8, Kvarntorp Industriområde
Postcode SE-692 75
Place name Kumla
Country SWEDEN
Tel +46 (0)19 585 700
Fax +46 (0)19 585 710
E-mail info@amixo.se
Name of contact Torbjörn Kjellner
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Emergency telephone +46 (0)19 585 701 or:+46 (0)70 5477 478 (mobile phone)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to R10
67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC T; R23
C; R34
N; R50
Classification according to Flam gas 2; H221
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Acute tox. 3; H331
[CLP/GHS] Skin Corr 1B; H314
Aquatic Acute 1; H400
2.2. Label elements
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS (CLP)
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Composition on the label Ammonia, anhydrous: 99,80 - 99,98 %
Signal word Danger
Hazard statements H221 Flammable gas.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H314 Causes Severe skin burns and eye damage.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements P405 Store locked up.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
2.3. Other hazards
Health effect Rapid evaporation of liquid ammonia may cause frostbite.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures
Component name Identification Classification Contents
Ammonia, anhydrous CAS no.: 7664-41-7 R10 99,80 - 99,98 %
EC no.: 231-635-3 T; R23
Index no.: 007-001-00-5 C; R34
N; R50
Flam. gas 2; H221
Press. Gas
Acute tox. 3; H331
Skin Corr. 1B; H314
Aquatic Acute 1; H400
Column headings CAS no. = Chemical Abstracts Service; EU (Einecs or Elincs number) =
European inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances; Ingredient
name = Name as specified in the substance list (substances that are not
included in the substance list must be translated, if possible). Contents given
in; %, %wt/wt, %vol/wt, %vol/vol, mg/m3, ppb, ppm, weight%, vol%
HH/HF/HE T+ = Very toxic, T = Toxic, C = Corrosive, Xn = Harmful, Xi = Irritating, E
= Explosive, O = Oxidizing, F+ = Extremly flammable, F = Very flammable,
N = Environmental hazard
Component comments See section 16 for explanation of H- and R-phrases listed above.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
General If in doubt, seek medical advice.
If there is any suspicion of ammonia gas left in the emergency area, the
rescue workers must wear self-contained breathing apparatus with filter KII.
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training.
Inhalation Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Rinse nose and mouth with water. If
respiratory problems, artificial respiration/oxygen. Get medical attention.
Skin contact Promptly flush contaminated skin with water. Promptly remove clothing if
soaked through and flush the skin with water. Continue to rinse for at least
15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
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Eye contact Immediate first aid is necessary! Promptly rinse eyes with plenty of water
(tempered at 20-30°C) for at least 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses.
Hold eyelids apart. To hospital or eye specialist. Continue rinsing during
transportation to a physician.
Ingestion Not relevant. NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK
FLUIDS!
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Acute symptoms and effects Inhalation: Intense pain in the nose and throat, lacrimation, sneezing,
coughing, cramps, or swelling of the larynx and respiratory distress. Risk of
loss of consciousness.
Skin contact: Serious chemical burns. Liquefied gas may cause frostbites.
Eye contact: Chemical burns.
Ingestion: May cause pain in the mouth and throat.
Delayed symptoms and effects Risk of irreversible damage to the lungs and respiratory tract. Pulmonary
edema can occur more than one day after exposure.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Other Information No specific treatment required, see section 4.1.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Improper extinguishing media
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire and explosion hazards
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Personal protective equipment
Other Information
Do not extinguish burning gas. Cut off source of gas if safe to du so - IF
NOT POSSIBLE, LEAVE GAS TO BURN.
Extinguish secondary fire with: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Powder. Sand. Foam.
Do not use water jet.
Flammable. May form explosive gas/air mixtures. Containers can burst violently
when heated, due to excess pressure build-up.
Fire or high temperatures create: Nitrous gases (NOx).
Self-contained breathing apparatus may be required by rescue workers. In
case of evacuation, use escape mask where possible.
Containers close to fire should be removed immediately or cooled with water.
Do not spray water on ammonia or leaking containers. Heated containers may
explode. Prevent the discharge of fire extinguishing water into drains.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions Use protective equipment as referred to in section 8.
Keep public away from danger area. Ventilate well. Do not smoke, use open
fire or other sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static
discharges. Do not breathe vapour.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
6.1.2. For emergency responders
For emergency responders Use protective equipment as referred to in section 8.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions Do not allow to enter into sewer, water system or soil. Call immediately Fire
and Rescue Service (call 999) in case of spillage to drains or the aquatic
environment.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning Advice other people to move away from the risk area. Smaller quantities of
residue may be collected by an absorbent. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or
earth and place into containers. Collect in a suitable container and dispose as
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hazardous waste according to section 13.
6.4. Reference to other sections
Other instructions See also sections 8 and 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Handling Use closed systems where possible. Protect against heating >40 °C. Provide
adequate ventilation. Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust ventilation may be
required. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Use explosion proof electric
equipment. Container must be kept tightly closed. Avoid exposure! Use
protective equipment as referred to in section 8.
Protective Measures
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Store locked up.
Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, well-ventilated place, protected
from heat source. Keep away from: Oxidizing agents. Use appropriate
container to avoid environmental contamination.
Requirements for storage rooms Fittings and equipment of copper and brass may NOT be used.
and vessels
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Specific use(s) See section 1.1

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
Other Information about threshold Other exposure limits of anhydrous ammonia:
limit values IDLH: 300 ppm
ERPG-1: 25 ppm
ERPG-2: 150 ppm
ERPG-3: 750 ppm
Exposure controls
Exposure limit values
Component name Identification Value Year
Ammonia, anhydrous CAS no.: 7664-41-7 8 h.: 25 ppm 2007
EC no.: 231-635-3 8 h.: 18 mg/m3
Index no.: 007-001-00-5 15 min.: 35 ppm
15 min.: 25 mg/m3

Exposure limits
Biological limits
DNEL / PNEC
Precautionary measures to prevent exposure
Appropriate environmental exposure control
8.2. Exposure controls
Occupational exposure controls Well-ventilated area. If enclosed handling cannot be guaranteed, ventilation
and protective clothing must be used. Personal protection equipment should
be chosen according to the CEN standards and in discussion with the
supplier of the personal protective equipment
Emergency shower and eyewash facilities should be available at the
workplace
Do not eat, drink or smoke during work.
Eye / faceprotection
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Eye protection Wear safety goggles or face shield (conforming to EN 166).
Skin protection
Hand protection Use gloves from resistant material, eg.: chloroprene rubber or nitrile rubber.
Skin protection (other than of the Wear chemical resistant protective clothing. Wear rubber boots.
hands)
Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection In case of inadequate ventilation: Chemical respirator with specific cartridge
providing protection against the compound of concern. (type K II-III (green))
Thermal hazards
Thermal hazards Always wear thermal protective clothing when handling liquified gases,
suitable for very low temperatures.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state Liquified gas
Odour Strong. Penetrating. Suffocating.
Colour Colourless.
Solubility in water 34% (20°C)
Specific gravity Value: 0,63 g/cm³
Comments: (0 °C)
Melting point/melting range Value: -77,8 °C
Boiling point Value: -33,3 °C
pH (as supplied) Value: > 12
Flash point Comments: Not applicable
Explosive properties Properties : Not applicable
Explosion limit Value: 15-28 % Volume
Spontaneous combustability Value: 650 °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable gas
Oxidising properties Not applicable.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Value: < 1
Evaporation rate Comments: Not applicable
Vapour pressure Value: 6600 mmHg
Comments: (20 °C)
Vapour density Value: 0,6
Comments: (air = 1)
Viscosity Value: 0,22 mPas
Decomposition temperature Comments: Not applicable
Odour limit 1-50 ppm
9.2. Other information
Other physical and chemical properties
Physical and chemical properties Critical temperature: 132 °C

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity No test results are available.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stability Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Possibility of hazardous reactions May form explosive compounds with mercury and silver.
May react violently with oxidizing agents, like hydrogen peroxide.
May form very toxic gases with bleach.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
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Conditions to avoid Reacts strongly with water. Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid Strong oxidising substances. Acids. Halogens. Mercury. Silver ions. Zinc and
aluminium. Copper and copper compounds.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products Fire or high temperatures create: Nitrous gases (NOx).

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Toxicological Information:
LC50 inhalation Value: 4000 ppm
Test animal species: mouse
Duration: 1h
LC50 inhalation Value: 9500 ppm
Test animal species: rat
Duration: 1h
LC50 inhalation Value: 2000 ppm
Test animal species: rat
Duration: 1h
Other information regarding health hazards
Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Inhalation may cause intense pain in the nose and throat,
lacrimation, sneezing, coughing, cramps, or swelling of the larynx and
respiratory distress. Risk of loss of consciousness. Vapours are corrosive.
Within 24-36 hours, injured persons may develop serious shortness of breath
and lung edema.
Skin contact May cause serious chemical burns to the skin. Contact with liquefied gas
might cause frostbites, in some cases tissue damage.
Eye contact Corrosive. Immediate first aid is necessary.
Ingestion Not likely, due to the form of the product. Corrosive. Even small amounts
may cause serious damage.
Chronic effects May cause asthma-like symptoms (reactive airways dysfunction syndrome).
Sensitisation Not sensitizing.
Carcinogenicity Not carcinogenic.
Reproductive toxicity Not toxic to reproduction.
Mutagenicity Not mutagenic.
Metabolism Metabolizes quickly.
Distribution May cross the blood-brain barrier.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Toxicological Information:
Acute aquatic, fish
Acute aquatic, Daphnia
Other ecological information
Ecotoxicity
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Persistence and degradability
Value: 0,89 mg/l
Method of testing: LC50 (unionised)
Duration: 96h
Value: 101 mg/l
Method of testing: LC50 (Fresh water)
Duration: 48h
Very toxic to aquatic organisms. The product may affect the acidity (pH-
factor) in water with risk of harmful effects to aquatic organisms.
Rapidly degradable inorganic compound.
The product is inorganic and is not biodegradable.
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12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential
12.4. Mobility in soil
Mobility
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT assessment results
12.6. Other adverse effects
Other adverse effects / Remarks
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
EWC waste code
Product classified as hazardous
waste
Packaging classified as hazardous
waste
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Specify the appropriate methods of
disposal
SECTION 14: Transport information
Dangerous goods ADR
Dangerous goods RID
Dangerous goods IMDG
Dangerous goods ICAO/IATA
14.6. Special precautions for user
Special precautions for user
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Other applicable information.
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
References (laws/regulations)
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Log Pow = <1. Low potential for bioaccumulation.
Partly soluble in water. Reacts with water.
Not PBT / vPvB
Larger local emissions of gaseous ammonia may cause burns to plants and
animals.
EWC: 16 05 04 gases in pressure containers (including halons) containing
dangerous substances
Yes
Yes
Deliver as hazardous waste according to the local regulations.
UN no.: 1005
Class: 2.3
Hazard no.: 268
Proper shipping name: AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS
Other applicable information.: Labels 2.3 + 8 + "fish and tree"; Tunnel
restriction code: (C/D)
UN no.: 1005
Class: 2.3
Proper shipping name: AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS
Other applicable information.: Labels 2.3 + 8 + "fish and tree"
UN no.: 1005
Class: 2.3
EmS: F-C, S-U
Proper shipping name: AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS
Other applicable information.: Labels 2.3 + 8 + "fish and tree"
UN no.: 1005
Class: 2.3
Proper shipping name: AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS
Other applicable information.: Labels 2.3 + 8 + "fish and tree"
Transport separated from chlorine and acids.
Not applicable.
CHIP Regulations. The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for
Supply) Regulation.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
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15.2. Chemical safety assessment
Chemical safety assessment has
been carried out
SECTION 16: Other information
Classification according to
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
[CLP/GHS]
List of relevant R phrases (under
headings 2 and 3).
List of relevant H-phrases (Section
2 and 3).
Further information
Sources of key data used to
compile the safety data sheet
Supplier's notes
Responsible for safety data sheet
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on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures,
amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and
amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
Directive (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) Annex II: Safety data sheets.
Occupational Exposure Limits. EH40/2007.
The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 with
amendments.
Council Directive 96/82/EC of 9 December 1996 on the control of major-
accident hazards involving dangerous substances (Seveso II).
Dangerous Goods regulations
The Safety Data Sheet is based on information provided by the producer.
Yes
Aquatic Acute 1;H400;
Acute tox. 3;H331;
Skin Corr 1B;H314;
Flam gas 2;H221;
R10 Flammable.
R23 Toxic by inhalation.
R34 Causes burns.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
H221 Flammable gas.
H314 Causes Severe skin burns and eye damage.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Acronyms:
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Suppliers Safety data sheet dated: 2010/12/01
The information contained in this SDS must be made available to all those
who handle the product.
Amixo AB