Does Ammonia gas meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
Ammonia gas meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):
A - Compressed gas
E - Corrosive material
Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Does Ammonia gas meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
It meets the EU criteria for class(es):
Flammable. Toxic. [R10;T]
What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?
EU RISK PHRASES :
Flammable. Toxic by inhalation. Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. [R:10-23-34-50]
EU SAFETY PHRASES :
Keep locked up and out of reach of children.* Keep container in a well ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.
[S:(1/2-)*9-16-26-36/37/39-45-61]
*This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only.
Safety phrases relate to the highest concentration division indicated, but may also be applicable to lower concentrations.
EU COMMENTS :
CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 5%: Toxic; Toxic by inhalation. Causes burns. [T;R:23-34]
CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 0.5% AND LESS THAN 5%: Harmful; Harmful by inhalation. Irriating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. [Xn;R:20-36/37/38]
The concentration limits for gaseous preparations are expressed as volume per volume percentage.
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