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Working Safely with Anhydrous Ammonia.

PB80184427

Publication Date	1979
Page Count	30
Abstract	Safety procedures for working with anhydrous ammonia (7664417) are presented. Chemical properties and exposure effects are discussed. First aid procedures are described for inhalation exposures, eye and skin contact, or ingestion. Personal protective equipment also is described, along with safe operating procedures and work practices. The safe handling and use of cylinders containing anhydrous ammonia also are discussed. Examples are included of accidents related to improper or careless use of equipment. A listing of NIOSH and OSHA regional offices is given.
Keywords	Ammonia Industrial accidents First aid Safety Procedures Chemical properties Exposure Inhalation Eye(Anatomy) Skin(Anatomy) Ingestion(Biology) Protective clothing Accidents Occupational safety and health Toxic substances CAS 7664-41-7
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57Y - Toxicology 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198018

Working Safely with Anhydrous Ammonia.

Working Safely with Anhydrous Ammonia.
PB80184427

Publication Date	1979
Page Count	30
Abstract	Safety procedures for working with anhydrous ammonia (7664417) are presented. Chemical properties and exposure effects are discussed. First aid procedures are described for inhalation exposures, eye and skin contact, or ingestion. Personal protective equipment also is described, along with safe operating procedures and work practices. The safe handling and use of cylinders containing anhydrous ammonia also are discussed. Examples are included of accidents related to improper or careless use of equipment. A listing of NIOSH and OSHA regional offices is given.
Keywords	Ammonia Industrial accidents First aid Safety Procedures Chemical properties Exposure Inhalation Eye(Anatomy) Skin(Anatomy) Ingestion(Biology) Protective clothing Accidents Occupational safety and health Toxic substances CAS 7664-41-7
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57Y - Toxicology 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198018