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Ammonia

Synonyms & Trade Names
Anhydrous ammonia, Aqua ammonia, Aqueous ammonia [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution.]
CAS No.
7664-41-7
RTECS No.
BO0875000
DOT ID & Guide
1005 125(anhydrous)
2672 154(10-35% solution)
2073 125(>35-50% solution)
1005 125(>50% solution)
Formula
NH₃
Conversion
1 ppm = 0.70 mg/m3
IDLH
300 ppm
See: 7664417
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 25 ppm (18 mg/m3) ST 35 ppm (27 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL
TWA 50 ppm (35 mg/m3) See Appendix G
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 3800 , 6015 , 6016;
OSHA ID188
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.]
Molecular Weight
17.0
Boiling Point
-28°F
Freezing Point
-108°F
Solubility
34%
Vapor Pressure
8.5 atm
Ionization Potential
10.18 eV
Flash Point
NA (Gas)
Upper Exposive Limit
28%
Lower Explosive Limit
15%
Relative Gas Density
0.60
[Note: Although NH3 does not meet the DOT definition of a Flammable Gas (for labeling purposes), it should be treated as one.]
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, acids, halogens, salts of silver & zinc [Note: Corrosive to copper & galvanized surfaces.]
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion (solution), skin and/or eye contact (solution/liquid)
Symptoms
irritation eyes, nose, throat; dyspnea (breathing difficulty), wheezing, chest pain; pulmonary edema; pink frothy sputum; skin burns, vesiculation; liquid: frostbite
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated (solution)
Remove:When wet or contaminated (solution)
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash (>10%), Quick drench (>10%)
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately (solution/liquid)
Skin:Water flush immediately (solution/liquid)
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately (solution)
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH

Up to 250 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*

Up to 300 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern*
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also
INTRODUCTION   ICSC CARD: 0414   MEDICAL TESTS: 0013

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