Safety Data Sheet

1. IDENT IFICAT ION OF T HE MAT ERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Product Name

AMMONIA ! ANH"DROUS Am m onia anhydrous ; Am m onia gas ; Anhydrous am m onia; Am m onia liquid; Big N; Am m onia cylinder (us ed). Fertilizer; preparation of fertilizers ; chem ical s ynthes is ; condens ation catalys t; latex pres ervative; m anufacture of explos ives ; roc et fuel. !rica Aus tralia "ty #td $$ %%& ''( )*) ' Nichols on +treet, -el.ourne /%%% Aus tralia 01' / $112 (''' 01' / $112 ($/( 1 -.. .// 111 $ALL HOURS&

Other #ame$%& Recomme#ded u%e of the chem'ca( a#d re%tr'ct'o#% o# u%e Su))('er A*N Street Addre%%

Te(e)ho#e Num+er Fac%'m'(e

Emer,e#cy Te(e)ho#e

0. HA1ARDS IDENT IFICAT ION 3lassified as 4angerous 5oods .y the criteria of the Australian 4angerous 5oods 3ode (A45 3ode) for 6ransport .y 7oad and 7ail; 4AN587!9+ 5!!4+. 6his material is hazardous according to +afe :or Australia; ;A<A74!9+ +9B+6AN38. C(a%%'f'cat'o# of the %u+%ta#ce or m'2ture Flam m a.le 5as es = 3ategory * 5as es under pres s ure = #iquefied 5as Acute >nhalation 6oxicity = 3ategory / + in 3orros ion = +u.= category 'B 8ye 4am age = 3ategory ' +pecific target organ toxicity (s ingle expos ure) = 3ategory / Acute Aquatic 6oxicity = 3ategory '
Product Name: AM M ONIA - ANHYDROUS Substance No: 00003109 301 Issued: 01!03!"013 # ers$on: %

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Safety Data Sheet

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TO 5I C 3A S
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Ha7ard Stateme#t$%& ;**' Flam m a.le gas . ;*)% 3ontains gas under pres s ure; m ay explode if heated. ;/'& 3aus es s evere s in .urns and eye dam age. ;//' 6oxic if inhaled. ;//2 -ay caus e res piratory irritation. ;&%% ?ery toxic to aquatic life.

Product Name: AM M ONIA - ANHYDROUS Substance No: 00003109 301 Issued: 01!03!"013 # ers$on: %

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Precaut'o#ary Stateme#t$%& Pre8e#t'o# "*'% @eep aAay from heat B s par s B open flam es B hot s urfaces . No s m o ing. "*1% 4o not .reathe dus t B fum e B gas B m is t B vapours B s pray. "*1& :as h hands thoroughly after handling. "*(' 9s e only outdoors or in a Aell= ventilated area. "*(/ Avoid releas e to the environm ent. "*)% :ear protective gloves B protective clothing B eye protection B face protection. Re%)o#%e "/%'0"//%0"//' >F +:A##!:84C 7ins e m outh. 4o N!6 induce vom iting. "/%/0"/1'0"/2/ >F !N +@>N (or hair)C 6a e off im m ediately all contam inated clothing. 7ins e s in Aith AaterBs hoAer. "/*' +pecific treatm ent (s ee Firs t Aid -eas ures on +afety 4ata +heet). "/1/ :as h contam inated clothing .efore re=us e. "/%&0"/&% >F >N;A#84C 7em ove pers on to fres h air and eep com forta.le for .reathing. "/'' 3all a "!>+!N 38N687 or doctorBphys ician. "/%20"/2'0"//) >F >N 8D8+C 7ins e cautious ly Aith Aater for s everal m inutes . 7em ove contact lens es , if pres ent and eas y to do. 3ontinue rins ing. "/'% >m m ediately call a "!>+!N 38N687 or doctorBphys ician. "/(( #ea ing gas fireC 4o not extinguis h, unles s lea can .e s topped s afely. "/)' 8lim inate all ignition s ources if s afe to do s o. "/$' 3ollect s pillage. Stora,e "&%/0"*// +tore in a Aell=ventilated place. @eep container tightly clos ed. "&%2 +tore loc ed up. "&'% "rotect from s unlight. D'%)o%a( "2%' 4is pos e of contents Bcontainer in accordance Aith localBregionalBnationalBinternational regulations . Po'%o#% Schedu(e $SUSMP& +1 "oison.

/. COMPOSIT ION9INFORMAT ION ON IN3REDIENT S

Com)o#e#t% Ammonia :ater CAS Num+er (11&=&'=( ((/*=')=2 Pro)ort'o# $$='%%E %=
Ha7ard Code% ;**' ;//' ;/'& ;&%% =

:. FIRST AID MEASURES

For advice, contact a "oisons >nformation 3entre (e.g. phone Australia '/' '*1; NeA <ealand %)%% (1& (11) or a doctor. 9rgent hospital treatment is li ely to .e needed. I#ha(at'o#

7emove victim from area of exposure = avoid .ecoming a casualty. 7emove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. AlloA patient to assume most comforta.le position and eep Aarm. @eep at rest until fully recovered. >f patient finds .reathing difficult and develops a .luish discolouration of the s in (Ahich suggests a lac of oxygen in the .lood = cyanosis), ensure airAays are clear of any o.struction and have a qualified person give oxygen through a face mas . Apply artificial respiration if patient is not .reathing. +ee immediate medical advice. S;'# Co#tact >f spilt on large areas of s in or hair, immediately drench Aith running Aater and remove clothing. 3ontinue to Aash s in and hair Aith plenty of Aater (and soap if material is insolu.le) until advised to stop .y the "oisons >nformation 3entre or a doctor. For freeze .urns, immediately flood .urnt area Aith large amounts of lu e=Aarm Aater and cover Aith a clean, dry dressing. 4o not use hot Aater. +ee immediate medical assistance.

Eye Co#tact >mmediately Aash in and around the eye area Aith large amounts of Aater for at least '2 minutes. 8yelids to .e held apart. 7emove clothing if contaminated and Aash s in. 9rgently see medical assistance. 6ransport to hospital or medical centre. I#,e%t'o# >mmediately rinse mouth Aith Aater. >f sAalloAed, do N!6 induce vomiting. 5ive a glass of Aater. 5et to a doctor or hospital quic ly. I#d'cat'o# of 'mmed'ate med'ca( atte#t'o# a#d %)ec'a( treatme#t #eeded 6reat symptomatically. 4elayed pulmonary oedema may result. FolloAing severe exposure, the patient should .e ept under medical supervision for at least &) hours. 3an cause corneal .urns.

<. FIRE FI3HT IN3 MEASURES

Su'ta+(e E2t'#,u'%h'#, Med'a Fine Aater spray, normal foam, dry agent (car.on dioxide, dry chemical poAder). :ater spray can .e used to .ring doAn the vapour .ut should not .e sprayed on pools of liquid ammonia. >f Aater is used, a minimum of '%% volumes of Aater must .e availa.le for each volume of ammonia. Ha7chem or Emer,e#cy Act'o# Code *78 S)ec'f'c ha7ard% ar'%'#, from the %u+%ta#ce or m'2ture 3om.usti.le gas. -ay form flamma.le vapour mixtures Aith air. Avoid all ignition sources. All potential sources of ignition (open flames, pilot lights, furnaces, spar producing sAitches and electrical equipment etc) must .e eliminated .oth in and near the Aor area. 4o N!6 smo e. Flamma.le concentrations of ammonia gas can accumulate in the vapour space of storage containersBvessels. 3aution should .e exercised Ahen opening. S)ec'a( )rotect'8e e=u')me#t a#d )recaut'o#% for f're!f',hter% AmmoniaC 6he main products of com.ustion in air, at or a.ove ()% F3, are nitrogen and Aater Aith small amounts of nitrogen dioxide and ammonium nitrate. Ammonia decomposes into flamma.le hydrogen gas at approximately &2% F3. -ay form flamma.le mixtures in air. 6he presence of oil or other com.usti.le material Aill increase the fire hazard. Fatalaties have occurred as a result of the explosive nature of the ammonia gas. >f involved in a fire, eep containers cool Aith Aater spray. >f safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire. Fire=fighters to Aear full .ody protective clothing and self= contained .reathing apparatus. 3onsider evacuation.

>. ACCIDENT AL RELEASE MEASURES

Emer,e#cy )rocedure%9E#8'ro#me#ta( )recaut'o#% +hut off all possi.le sources of ignition. 3lear area of all unprotected personnel. >f contamination of seAers or AaterAays has occurred advise emergency services or +tate 4epartment of Agriculture. Per%o#a( )recaut'o#%9Protect'8e e=u')me#t9Method% a#d mater'a(% for co#ta'#me#t a#d c(ea#'#, u) Avoid .reathing in vapours. :or up Aind or increase ventilation. :ear protective equipment to prevent s in and eye contamination and the inhalation of vapours. +top lea if safe to do so. Additional informationC 5A+C For a small gas lea , increase ventilation and alloA gas to vent to a safe area. For larger gas lea s, use fire hoses equipped Aith fog nozzles to disperse gas doAn=Aind. 4o N!6 spray Aater directly on the lea or ammonia container. #>G9>4C #arge volumes of gas Aill evaporate from a liquid spill. For small liquid spills, increase ventilation and alloA the liquid to volatilise to safe area. For large spills, cover liquid Aith protein foam '2% mm thic . 4! N!6 ;!+8 #>G9>4 A--!N>A 6! 47A>N; contact Aith Aater Aill accelerate vaporisation due to li.eration of heat upon mixing Aith Aater.

?. HANDLIN3 AND ST ORA3E

?. HANDLIN3 AND ST ORA3E

Precaut'o#% for %afe ha#d('#, Avoid s in and eye contact and .reathing in vapour. @eep out of reach of children. Co#d't'o#% for %afe %tora,e@ '#c(ud'#, a#y '#com)at'+'('t'e% +tore ammonia in a cool, Aell ventilated area, aAay from sources of heat or ignition and foodstuffs. +tore aAay from oxidising agents, .oron halides, acids, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, halogens (eg. chlorine), interhalogens, heavy metals and their salts, ethylene oxide, hypochlorous acid and acetaldehyde. 3hec cylinders regularly for lea s. 6he transport of liquefied ammonia in a tan or .ul container made of quenched and tempered steel is prohi.ited unless the liquefied ammonia contains not less than %.*E Aater mass. -ay .e an explosion hazard, especially in confined spaces. 8nsure pressure gauges and fittings are not made of copper, zinc or alloys (eg. .rass). 7efer to A+BN<+ *%**C*%%/ Anhydrous ammonia = +torage and handling.

-. E5POSURE CONT ROLS9PERSONAL PROT ECT ION

AmmoniaC )hr 6:A H '( mgBm/

(*2 ppm), '2 min +68# H *& mgBm/ (/2 ppm)

As pu.lished .y +afe :or Australia :or place 8xposure +tandards for Air.orne 3ontaminants. 6:A = 6he time=Aeighted average air.orne concentration of a particular su.stance Ahen calculated over an eight=hour Aor ing day, for a five=day Aor ing Aee . +68# (+hort 6erm 8xposure #imit) = the air.orne concentration of a particular su.stance calculated as a time=Aeighted average over '2 minutes, Ahich should not .e exceeded at any time during a normal eight hour Aor day. According to current noAledge this concentration should neither impair the health of, nor cause undue discomfort to, nearly all Aor ers. 6hese :or place 8xposure +tandards are guides to .e used in the control of occupational health hazards. All atmospheric contamination should .e ept to as loA a level as is Aor a.le. 6hese Aor place exposure standards should not .e used as fine dividing lines .etAeen safe and dangerous concentrations of chemicals. 6hey are not a measure of relative toxicity. A))ro)r'ate e#,'#eer'#, co#tro(% 8nsure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations .eloA :or place 8xposure +tandards. 9se Aith local exhaust ventilation or Ahile Aearing air supplied mas . Ammonia gas is generally lighter than air and Aill disperse under normal conditions. ;oAever, Ahen ammonia liquid contacts air, the gas produced may .e heavier than air. "revent concentration in holloAs or sumps. 4o N!6 enter confined spaces Ahere vapour may have collected. An asphyxiant gas Ahich can lead to the reduction of the oxygen concentration .y displacement or dilution. 6he minimum oxygen content in air should .e ')E .y volume under normal atmospheric pressure. I#d'8'dua( )rotect'o# mea%ure%@ %uch a% Per%o#a( Protect'8e E=u')me#t $PPE& 6he selection of ""8 is dependent on a detailed ris assessment. 6he ris assessment should consider the Aor situation, the physical form of the chemical, the handling methods, and environmental factors. !rica "ersonal "rotection 5uide No. ', '$$)C I = !?87A##+, 3;8->3A# 5!55#8+, 79BB87 B!!6+, A>7 -A+@ , 5#!?8+ (#ong), A"7!N. J Not required if Aearing air supplied mas .

58N87A#C Avoid all contact. 8nsure safety shoAer and eyeAash station is close at hand. "ersons Aho could .e su.Kect to ammonia exposure must not Aear contact lenses. AlAays Aash hands .efore smo ing, eating, drin ing or using the toilet. :ash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment .efore storage or re=use. 8D8 "7!6836>!NC :ear gas tight goggles Ahich have a seal .etAeen the face and the frame. A full face shield shall only .e Aorn to supplement the protection provided .y the gas tight goggles. +@>N "7!6836>!NC :ear coveralls, or full length trousers Aith a long sleeved shirt, Aith gloves and .oots. Availa.le information suggests that gloves made from chloro.utyl=proofed fa.ric or .utyl ru..er should .e suita.le for intermittent contact. ;oAever, due to variations in glove construction and local conditions, a final assessment should .e made .y the user. A complete encapsulating suit is recommended for heavy exposures. 78+">7A6!7D "7!6836>!NC 9se Aith adequate ventilation. 9p to *2% ppm = Aear vapour respirator Aith type @ cartridge or air supplied mas meeting the requirements of A+BN<+ '('2 and A+BN<+ '('1. 5reater than *2% ppm = Aear air supplied full face mas meeting the requirements of A+BN<+ '('2 and A+BN<+ '('1. A. PH"SICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERT IES Phy%'ca( %tate 5as . #iquid under pressure. Co(our 3olourless Odour >ntensely irritating ammoniacal odour. Odour Thre%ho(d 2=2/ ppm. Mo(ecu(ar Formu(a N;/ So(u+'('ty +olu.le in Aater. +olu.le in alcohol and ether. S)ec'f'c 3ra8'ty %.1) (=// F3) Re(at'8e 6a)our De#%'ty $a'rB1& %.1 6a)our Pre%%ure $0. CC& ))* "a F(a%h Po'#t $CC& Not availa.le F(amma+'('ty L'm't% $D& '2.2 = *2 Auto',#'t'o# Tem)erature $CC& 12' D 6o(at'(e +y 6o(ume '%% *o'('#, Po'#t9Ra#,e $CC& =//.& )H ca. ''.( ('E aqueous solution) 6'%co%'ty %.*11 c" L=/&F3 Free7'#, Po'#t9Ra#,e $CC& =/&.$ (*%E solution) 1.. ST A*ILIT " AND REACT I6IT " React'8'ty Chem'ca( %ta+'('ty 7eacts violently Aith acids. +ta.le under normal am.ient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of temperature and pressure. Ammonia dissolves exothermically in Aater. 3an react explosively Aith chlorine and hypochlorites or other strong oxidising agents. 3ritical pressure H ''.& -"a.

Po%%'+'('ty of ha7ardou% react'o#% 3orrosive to copper , zinc , and their alloys . Co#d't'o#% to a8o'd I#com)at'+(e mater'a(% Avoid exposure to heat, sources of ignition, and open flame. >ncompati.le Aith oxidising agents , .oron halides , acids , acid anhydrides , acid chlorides , halogens , interhalogens , heavy metals and their salts , ethylene oxide , hypochlorous acid , calcium , acetaldehyde . ;ydrogen. !xides of nitrogen.

Ha7ardou% decom)o%'t'o# )roduct%

11. T O5ICOLO3ICAL INFORMAT ION No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance Aith this +afety 4ata +heet and the product la.el. +ymptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs areC I#,e%t'o# Eye co#tact corneal .urns. Not a li ely route of exposure, hoAever, sAalloAing liquid Aill result in freeze .urns of the mouth, throat and stomach. A severe eye irritant. 3orrosive to eyes; contact can cause 3ontamination of eyes can result in permanent inKury. #iquid splashes or spray may cause freeze .urns to the eye. S;'# co#tact #iquid splashes or spray may cause freeze .urns. 3ontact Aith s in Aill result in severe irritation. 3orrosive to s in = may cause s in .urns. -aterial is irritant to the mucous mem.ranes of the respiratory 8xposure to concentrations a.ove the 8xposure +tandard of *2 ppm may cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. ;igher concentrations may cause .reathing difficulty, chest pain, .ronchospasm, pin frothy sputum and pulmonary oedema. 6his may further predispose the patient to the development of acute .ronchitis and pneumonia. !verexposure may result in death. Acute to2'c'ty !ral #42% (rat)C /2% mgB g >nhalation #32% (rat)C *%%% ppmB&hr S;'# corro%'o#9'rr'tat'o# >rritant (human). Ser'ou% eye dama,e9'rr'tat'o# +evere irritant (human). Chro#'c effect% 3hronic exposure to ammonia may cause chemical pneumonitis and idney damage. AmmoniaC #oAest "u.lished #ethal 3oncentration (human) H 2,%%% ppmB2 min. >rritation of the respiratory tract and conKunctivae Aas found in Aor ers inhaling '%% ppm ammonia and *% ppm caused complaints and discomfort to unacclimatitised Aor ers. +tudies on the effect on man of exposures in the 2=2% ppm range are feA, hoAever general field experience in a large num.er of Aor ers exposed to ammonia from .lueprinting and copying machines indicates a maximum accepta.le concentration Aithout severe complaints of *%=*2 ppm. 10. ECOLO3ICAL INFORMAT ION Ecoto2'c'ty Per%'%te#ce9de,rada+'('ty colloids in Aater. Avoid contaminating AaterAays. Ammonia is strongly adsor.ed to soil and sediment particles and

I#ha(at'o# tract (airAays).

A=uat'c to2'c'ty

?ery toxic to aquatic organisms. Ammonia is readily oxidised to nitrite Ahich is also very toxic to fish. *&hr #32% (rain.oA trout = fertilized egg) H M/.2) mgB#. *&hr #32% (rain.oA trout = alevins %=2% days old) H M/.2) mgB#. *&hr #32% (rain.oA trout = fry )2 days old) H %.%1) mgB#. *&hr #32% (rain.oA trout = adult)C %.%$( mgB#. *& = ')$ mgB#. %.2/ mgB#. 8xpected to .e harmful to terrestrial species.

&)hr #32% (4aphnia magna)C $1hr #32% (rain.oA trout)C Terre%tr'a( to2'c'ty

1/. DISPOSAL CONSIDERAT IONS D'%)o%a( method% 7efer to :aste -anagement Authority. 3lose valves of empty containers. 7eturn empty containers to supplier using the same precautions as Aith filled containers. 1:. T RANSPORT INFORMAT ION Road a#d Ra'( Tra#%)ort 3lassified as 4angerous 5oods .y the criteria of the Australian 4angerous 5oods 3ode (A45 3ode) for 6ransport .y 7oad and 7ail; 4AN587!9+ 5!!4+.

UN No '%%2 Tra#%)ort Ha7ard C(a%% 6oxic 5as

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TO 5I C 3A S 0 *./
) 3orrosive

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Pro)er Sh'))'#, Name or

Tech#'ca( Name

A--!N>A, AN;D47!9+

Ha7chem or Emer,e#cy Act'o#

Code

*78

Mar'#e Tra#%)ort 3lassified as 4angerous 5oods .y the criteria of the >nternational -aritime 4angerous 5oods 3ode (>-45 3ode) for transport .y sea; 4AN587!9+ 5!!4+. UN No Tra#%)ort Ha7ard C(a%%
Su+r'%; 1

'%%2 *./ 6oxic 5as

) 3orrosive

Pro)er Sh'))'#, Name or

Tech#'ca( Name

A--!N>A, AN;D47!9+

IMD3 EMS F're IMD3 EMS S)'((

F=3 +=9

A'r Tra#%)ort 3lassified as 4angerous 5oods .y the criteria of the >nternational Air 6ransport Association (>A6A) 4angerous 5oods 7egulations for transport .y air; 4AN587!9+ 5!!4+. 67AN+"!76 "7!;>B>684 under the >nternational Air 6ransport Association (>A6A) 4angerous 5oods 7egulations for transport .y air in passenger aircraft and cargo aircraft. UN No Tra#%)ort Ha7ard C(a%%
Su+r'%; 1

'%%2 *./ 6oxic 5as

) 3orrosive

Pro)er Sh'))'#, Name or

Tech#'ca( Name

A--!N>A, AN;D47!9+

1<. RE3ULAT OR" INFORMAT ION C(a%%'f'cat'o# 6his material is hazardous according to +afe :or Australia; ;A<A74!9+ +9B+6AN38.

C(a%%'f'cat'o# of the %u+%ta#ce or m'2ture Flamma.le 5ases = 3ategory * 5ases under pressure = #iquefied 5as Acute >nhalation 6oxicity = 3ategory / + in 3orrosion = +u.= category 'B 8ye 4amage = 3ategory ' +pecific target organ toxicity (single exposure) = 3ategory / Acute Aquatic 6oxicity = 3ategory ' Ha7ard Stateme#t$%& ;**' Flamma.le gas. ;*)% 3ontains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. ;/'& 3auses severe s in .urns and eye damage. ;//' 6oxic if inhaled. ;//2 -ay cause respiratory irritation. ;&%% ?ery toxic to aquatic life. Po'%o#% Schedu(e $SUSMP& +1 "oison.

6his material is listed on the Australian >nventory of 3hemical +u.stances (A>3+). 1>. OT HER INFORMAT ION B>B7A 6oxicity "rofile = Ammonia '$)1. !rica 3hemicals ;and.oo Ammonia. !rica Australia !perations "ty. #td. '$$/. >nC NGuic +election 5uide to 3hemical "rotective 3lothingN. /rd 8dition. 8ds. Fors.erg, @. and -ansdon, +.<. ?an Nostrand 7einhold, NeA Dor , '$$(. 3anadian 3entre for !ccupational ;ealth and +afety = :e. >nfo +ervice. *%%'. >nC N6he 4ictionary of +u.stances and their 8ffectsN. 8d.5angolli +. 7oyal +ociety of 3hemistry, '$$$. >nC O;and.oo of 8nvironmental 4ata on !rganic 3hemicalsN. /rd 8dition. 8d. ?erschueren. ?an Nostrand 7einhold 3ompany, NeA Dor '$$1. 6his safety data sheet has .een prepared .y !rica 6oxicology P +4+ +ervices. Rea%o#$%& for I%%ue 2 Dearly 7evised "rimary +4+ Alignment to 5;+ requirements 6his +4+ summarises to our .est noAledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the material and general guidance on hoA to safely handle the material in the Aor place. +ince !rica #imited cannot anticipate or control the conditions under Ahich the product may .e used, each user must, prior to usage, assess and control the ris s arising from its use of the material.

>f clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their !rica representative or !rica #imited at the contact details on page '. !rica #imitedNs responsi.ility for the material as sold is su.Kect to the terms and conditions of sale, a copy of Ahich is availa.le upon request.