Canadian Flag Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail Government of Canada Wordmark
CCOHS: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Français Contact Us Help
        
Canada Site
Web Info Service Products & Services OSH Answers Education & Training
Canada's national Occupational Health & Safety Resource
Home About Us E-News Bringing Health to Work Events Resources
OSH Answers Lists
What's New!
Subject Categories
Ammonia Gas
1-Basic Information on Ammonia Gas
2-Health Effects of Ammonia Gas
3-First Aid for Exposure to Ammonia Gas
4-Working Safely with Ammonia Gas
5-Personal Protective Equipment Information for Ammonia Gas
6-International Hazard Classifications for Ammonia Gas
7-Source of Information on Ammonia Gas
Related Products and Services

Databases:
CHEMINFO
MSDS

Management Systems:
MSDS Management Service
More Information
About OSH Answers
Feedback
Disclaimer
Inquiries Service

The Inquiries Service at CCOHS answers questions on the health or safety concerns people have about the work they do.

About the Inquiries Service
Ask a Question

6-International Hazard Classifications for Ammonia Gas

Does Ammonia gas meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
Does Ammonia gas meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?


Does Ammonia gas meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?

Ammonia gas meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):

A - Compressed gas

E - Corrosive material

Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?

Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Does Ammonia gas meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?

It meets the EU criteria for class(es):

Flammable. Toxic. [R10;T]

 

What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?

EU RISK PHRASES :

Flammable. Toxic by inhalation. Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. [R:10-23-34-50]

EU SAFETY PHRASES :

Keep locked up and out of reach of children.* Keep container in a well ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.

[S:(1/2-)*9-16-26-36/37/39-45-61]

*This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only.

Safety phrases relate to the highest concentration division indicated, but may also be applicable to lower concentrations.

EU COMMENTS :

CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 5%: Toxic; Toxic by inhalation. Causes burns. [T;R:23-34]

CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 0.5% AND LESS THAN 5%: Harmful; Harmful by inhalation. Irriating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. [Xn;R:20-36/37/38]

The concentration limits for gaseous preparations are expressed as volume per volume percentage.

Document last updated on February 19, 1999

Copyright ©1997-2008 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety


Important Notices and Disclaimers
©CCOHS, 2008
Technical Support
 
Client Services
Products & services info
Inquiries Service
Answers to workplace questions
Webmaster
Website feedback