Ammonium Hydroxide, ACS

Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service.

Symptoms: Dry/sore throat. Coughing. Irritation of the respiratory tract. Irritation of the nasal mucous membranes. Nausea. Headache. EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS: Possible oedema of the upper respiratory tract. Possible inflammation of the respiratory tract. Possible laryngeal spasm/oedema.

Wash immediately with lots of water (15 minutes)/shower. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents. Remove clothing while washing. Do not remove clothing if it sticks to the skin. Cover wounds with sterile bandage. Consult a doctor/medical service. If burned surface > 10%: take victim to hospital.

Symptoms: Caustic burns/corrosion of the skin.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Cover eyes aseptically. Do not apply neutralizing agents. Take victim to an ophthalmologist.

Symptoms: Irritation of the eye tissue. Permanent eye damage.

Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service. Call Poison Information Centre (www.big.be/antigif.htm). Take the container/vomit to the doctor/hospital. Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital.

Symptoms: Risk of aspiration pneumonia. Nausea. Vomiting. AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES: Blue/grey discoloration of the skin. Blood in stool. Blood in vomit. Possible esophageal perforation.

Adapt extinguishing media to the environment.

No unsuitable extinguishing media known.

DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Non combustible. INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD. Reactions with explosion hazards: see "Reactivity Hazard".

Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety. Do not move the load if exposed to heat. Dilute toxic gases with water spray. Take account of toxic fire-fighting water. Use water moderately and if possible collect or contain it.

Keep upwind. Mark the danger area. Consider evacuation. Close doors and windows of adjacent premises. No naked flames. Keep containers closed. Wash contaminated clothes. Stop leak if safe to do so. Ventilate area.

Prevent soil and water pollution.

Damaged/cooled tanks must be emptied. Take up liquid spill into absorbent material, e.g.: sand/earth or powdered limestone. Scoop absorbed substance into closing containers. Carefully collect the spill/leftovers. Take collected spill to manufacturer/competent authority. Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water. Wash clothing and equipment after handling.

Materials: sand/earth or powdered limestone

Comply with the legal requirements. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Clean contaminated clothing. Use corrosionproof equipment. Thoroughly clean/dry the installation before use. Do not discharge the waste into the drain. Keep away from naked flames/heat. Observe strict hygiene. Keep container tightly closed. Measure the concentration in the air regularly. Carry operations in the open/under local exhaust/ventilation or with respiratory protection. Exhaust gas must be neutralised.

Keep container tightly closed.

Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Observe strict hygiene.

Keep away from naked flames/heat.

Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.

Stable under normal conditions.

On heating: release of toxic/corrosive/combustible gases/vapours (ammonia). On burning: release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours (nitrous vapours). Concentrated solution violent to explosive reaction with many compounds e.g.: with (some) halogens compounds, with (strong) oxidizers and with (some) acids.

Reacts vigorously with strong oxidizers and acids.

High temperature. Incompatible materials. Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.

May react violently with acids. Strong acids. Strong bases.

Gaseous ammonia, fume. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

Remove for physico-chemical/biological treatment. Remove to an authorized incinerator equipped with an afterburner and a flue gas scrubber with energy recovery.

Remove waste in accordance with local and/or national regulations. Hazardous waste shall not be mixed together with other waste. Different types of hazardous waste shall not be mixed together if this may entail a risk of pollution or create problems for the further management of the waste. Hazardous waste shall be managed responsibly. Recycle/reuse.