Ammonia

Non-flammable, but mixtures of ammonia and air may explode when ignited
Chemically stable under normal conditions
Emits poisonous fumes when heated to decomposition
In the event of a fire involving ammonia, use fine water spray and liquid-tight protective clothing with breathing apparatus

Exposure by any route may be dangerous
Secondary contamination may occur
CHIP classification: toxic and corrosive
Short-term inhalation may result in irritation of eyes and nose with sore throat, cough, chest tightness, headache and confusion
Short term ingestion of ammonia solutions may result in burns to the mouth and throat
Short term skin exposure may result in deep burns
Short term eye exposure may cause swelling, watering and sensitivity to light
Long-term inhalation has been associated with increased cough, phlegm production, wheeze and asthma
Ammonia is not considered to be carcinogenic to humans
Ammonia is not considered to be cause damage to the unborn child

All sections are available to download in PDF format.

Ammonia - Full Document (PDF, 260 KB)
CRCE HQ, HPA, 2011, Version 4. This document will be reviewed not later than 3 years or sooner if substantive evidence becomes available.
Added/updated: 13 January 2012
General Information - Ammonia (PDF, 60 KB)
CRCE HQ, HPA, 2007, version 2. This document will be reviewed not later than 3 years, or sooner if substantive evidence becomes available.
Added/updated: 14 March 2011
Incident Management - Ammonia (PDF, 170 KB)
CRCE HQ, HPA 2011, Version 4. This document will be reviewed not later than 3 years or sooner if substantive evidence becomes available.
Added/updated: 13 January 2012
Toxicological Overview - Ammonia (PDF, 55 KB)
CRCE HQ, HPA, 2007, version 2. This document will be reviewed not later than 3 years, or sooner if substantive evidence becomes available.
Added/updated: 14 March 2011