Ammonia 34%

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Ammonia (NH₃) is a colourless gas with a pungent, characteristic odour, highly soluble in water, forming an alkaline solution known as aqueous ammonia. It is a versatile chemical used extensively across agriculture, industry, and household applications. In agriculture, ammonia is a key nitrogen source for fertilizers, boosting crop growth and soil fertility. Industrially, it serves as a raw material in the production of nitric acid, plastics, explosives, and synthetic fibers, and is widely used in refrigeration systems. In households, aqueous ammonia is a common cleaning and deodorizing agent.

  • Chemical Formula: NH₃

  • Appearance: Colourless gas or clear solution (aqueous ammonia)

  • Key Uses: Fertilizer, industrial chemical, refrigerant, cleaning agent

  • Industries: Agriculture, chemical manufacturing, refrigeration, household cleaning

Health Hazards

  • Inhalation: Causes irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract; high concentrations can lead to coughing, shortness of breath, pulmonary edema, or respiratory failure.

  • Skin Contact: Can cause irritation, burns, or frostbite (if stored as a compressed or liquid form).

  • Eye Contact: Can cause severe irritation or chemical burns, potentially leading to permanent eye damage.

  • Ingestion: Corrosive; may cause burns to mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach.

Fire & Explosion Hazards

  • Flammability: Ammonia gas is flammable at concentrations of 15–28% in air.

  • Explosion Risk: Forms explosive mixtures with air; may ignite from sparks, heat, or flames.

  • Decomposition: Can form toxic gases such as nitrogen oxides when exposed to high temperatures.

Environmental Hazards

  • Toxic to aquatic life at high concentrations.

  • May cause soil and water alkalinity changes if released in large amounts.

Precautionary Measures

  • Handle only in well-ventilated areas or with proper fume extraction.

  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE): gloves, goggles, face shield, and protective clothing.

  • Store in tightly closed containers, away from heat sources and incompatible chemicals (acids, halogens, oxidizers).

  • Use proper containment and neutralization methods in case of spills.

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Volume

1 Litre, 5 litre, 10 Litres, 20 Litres, 25 litres

Uses

1. Agriculture

  • Fertilizer: Ammonia is a primary source of nitrogen for crops, often applied directly as anhydrous ammonia or used to produce ammonium-based fertilizers like urea and ammonium nitrate.

  • Soil Treatment: Improves soil fertility and boosts crop yields.


2. Industrial & Chemical Manufacturing

  • Refrigeration: Used as a refrigerant in industrial refrigeration systems due to its high energy efficiency.

  • Chemical Production: Key raw material in the manufacture of nitric acid, explosives, plastics, synthetic fibers, and dyes.

  • pH Control: Used to neutralize acidic waste streams and in water treatment processes.


3. Household & Cleaning

  • Cleaning Agent: Found in glass cleaners, degreasers, and multi-surface cleaners for its ability to remove grease and stains.

  • Deodorizer: Helps neutralize odors in household and commercial settings.


4. Food & Beverage Industry

  • Food Processing: Used in the production of baked goods, chocolate, and as a leavening agent in some cases.

  • Beverage Treatment: Can be used in controlled processes for pH adjustment.


5. Pharmaceuticals

  • Drug Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of some medications and active pharmaceutical ingredients.


6. Miscellaneous Uses

  • Textile Industry: Used in dyeing, bleaching, and textile treatment processes.

  • Water Treatment: Adjusts pH and removes impurities.

  • Pollution Control: Used in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from power plants and vehicles.

Hazards

Hazard Statements (H-codes):

  • H221 – Flammable gas (for anhydrous NH₃).

  • H280 – Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

  • H302 – Harmful if swallowed (aqueous ammonia).

  • H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

  • H319 – Causes serious eye irritation (diluted solutions).

  • H331 – Toxic if inhaled.

  • H335 – May cause respiratory irritation.

  • H400 – Very toxic to aquatic life (for large environmental releases).

Precautionary Statements (P-codes):

  • P210 – Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking.

  • P220 – Keep/Store away from clothing and combustible materials.

  • P234 – Keep only in original container.

  • P260 – Do not breathe gas, vapors, or mist.

  • P264 – Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling.

  • P271 – Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

  • P280 – Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection.

  • P303+P361+P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

  • P304+P340 – IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

  • P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing.

  • P403+P233 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

  • P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations.

SDS

Ammonia SDS

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