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Common Toxic Gas - Ammonia
Posted Date:2022/11/2
Ammonia is toxic and volatile. After inhalation, it will irritate and corrode the respiratory tract. Often used in petroleum smelting, chemical fertilizer manufacturing, synthetic fiber, leather. Pharmaceutical, plastic, dye and other manufacturing. In ammonia production, transportation, storage, use, such as pipeline, valve, storage tank damage, leakage of ammonia gas can cause poisoning.
Ammonia (CAS: 7664-41-7) :
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Harm of ammonia:
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Hazard Assessment in China Hazardous Chemicals List - Hazardous Chemicals Classification Information Table:
H221: Flammable gas.
H280: internal high pressure gas; May explode in heat.
H331: Toxic by inhalation.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318: Causing severe eye injury.
H400: Extremely toxic to aquatic organisms.
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First aid treatment:
Inhalation: Transfer the patient to fresh air, rest, and maintain a position conducive to breathing. Call poison Emergency/doctor immediately.
Skin-skin contact: If skin (or hair) is contaminated: Remove all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash your skin/shower with water. The contaminated clothes can be reused after washing. Call poison Emergency/doctor immediately.
Eye contact: In case of eye contact: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if they are in place and can be easily removed. Keep flushing. Call poison Emergency/doctor immediately.
Ingestion: Gargle. Do not induce vomiting without professional guidance. Call poison Emergency/doctor immediately.