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Anhydrous Ammonia: Managing The Risks
Anhydrous ammonia is a clear, colorless gas at standard temperature and pressure conditions and has a very characteristic odor. The odor is the strongest safety feature of the product. At a concentration of only 50 parts per million (ppm), one sniff tells what is in the air. |
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Anhydrous Ammonia
The main safety hazard of ammonia is that it is extremely corrosive to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Because it does not contain water, it will absorb moisture from any source, including human tissues, causing severe burns.
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Hazard Alert: Ammonia Safety in Wineries
This hazard alert can help employers and employees prevent deaths and injuries involving the use of anhydrous ammonia in refrigeration systems. Ammonia refrigeration systems are commonly used in wineries.
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Anhydrous ammonia and propane cylinders
It has come to the attention of the National Propane Gas Association that propane cylinders are being used in the manufacturing of Methamphetamines.
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Anhydrous Ammonia Nurse Tank Safety
The most commonly-used nitrogen fertilizer source in North Dakota, anhydrous ammonia plays a vital role in the production of high-quality food and feed. Anhydrous ammonia is classified as a hazardous substance, although few problems occur when it is properly handled and applied as intended.
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