Norlab Z1005100PA User Manual

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Norlab · A Division of Norco, Inc.

Ammonia 0.0001% to 0.0999% in Air

Revision Date: 5/28/2015

SDS Number: 2004

1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

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Manufacturer

Norlab - A Division of Norco, Inc.
898 W. Gowen Rd.
Boise, ID 83705

Contact:
Phone:
Web:

Quality Department
[phone]

www.norlab-gas.com

Product Name:
Revision Date:
Version:
SDS Number:
Common Name:
CAS Number:
Chemical Family:
Chemical Formula:
Synonyms:

Emergency Telephone Number: [phone] (CHEMTREC)

Ammonia 0.0001% to 0.0999% in Air
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None
MIXTURE
Gas Mixture
NH3 0.0001% to 0.0999% in Air
None

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Inhalation: Effects depend or concentration inhaled. Low concentrations may cause irritation. Higher concentrations

may cause more severe irritation with possible corrosion of the upper respiratory system and mucous
membranes, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema (lung swelling and fluid retention). Symptoms
are dependent upon concentration inhaled and may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing,

Skin Contact: Contact may cause skin irritation, redness, and dermatitis. Contact with rapidly expanding gas near the

Eye Contact: Contact may cause eye irritation with associated redness, swelling, and tears. Ammonia can cause eye

Ingestion: Accidental ingestion is unlikely as at ambient temperature and pressure this product is a gas.

shortness of breath, headache, nausea with eventual collapse and death.

point of release may cause frostbite with redness, skin color change to gray or white, and blistering.

damage with corneal burns if not rinsed promptly. Contact with rapidly expanding gas near the point of
release may cause frostbite.

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Norlab · A Division of Norco, Inc.

Ammonia 0.0001% to 0.0999% in Air

Revision Date: 5/28/2015

SDS Number: 2004

NFPA:
HMIS III:

0 0

1 0

GHS Signal Word:

WARNING

GHS Hazard Pictograms:

Health = 1, Fire = 0, Reactivity = 0
H1/F0/PH3

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B I Safety Glasses,
Gloves,

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GHS Classifications:

Physical, Gases Under Pressure, Compressed Gas
Health, Acute toxicity, 5 Inhalation

GHS Phrases:

H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H333 - May be harmful if inhaled
CGA-HG24 – Supports Combustion

GHS Precautionary Statements:

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P304+340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P321 - Specific treatment (see supplementary first aid instructions on this label).
P403+233 - Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52 °C (125 °F).
CGA-PG05 – Use a back flow preventive device in the piping
CGA-PG06 – Close Valve after each use and when empty.
CGA-PG10 – Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure.
CGA-PG20 – Use only equipment of compatible materials of constructions.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

NorIab · A Division of Norco, Inc.

Ammonia 0.0001% to 0.0999% in Air

Revision Date: 5/28/2015

SDS Number: 2004

Colorless gas with ammonia odor which may cause eye, skin and respiratory irritation. Exposure to ammonia present in
this product may cause eye, skin and respiratory irritation and or eye damage. High exposure may result in ammonia
toxicity. Use only with adequate ventilation. Contents under pressure. Avoid heat and flames. Protect containers from
physical damage. Use and store below 125 °F (52 °C).

IDIH:

Ingredients:

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300 PPM

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CAS # I Percentage I Chemical Name

N/A I 99.9-99.9999% I Air

7664-41-7 I 0.0001-0.0999% I Ammonia

COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

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Inhalation:

Skin Contact:

Eye Contact:

Ingestion:

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labeling (see Section 2) and/or Section 11.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

No data available.

5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability: Not flammable
Flash Point: NA
Flash Point Method: NA
Burning Rate: Not determined
Autoignition Temp: Not determined
LEL:
UEL: NA

FIRST AID MEASURES

PROMPT
PERSONNEL SHOUID BE EQUIPED WITH SEIF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. Conscious
persons should be assisted to an uncontaminated area and inhale fresh air. Quick removal from the
contaminated area is most important. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped,
give artificial respiration. Seek medical attention.

Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected area with large quantities of water. For frostbite,
immerse skin in lukewarm water. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. If frostbite occurs or irritation persists, seek
medical attention.

Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes opening and closing eyelids to
ensure adequate rinsing. If irritation persists or frostbite is suspected, seek medical attention.

None anticipated; product is a gas.

MEDICAL

NA

ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN

Extinguishing Media:
Use as appropriate for surrounding material.

Special Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture:
Ammonia

ALL

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CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. RESCUE

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Norlab · A Division of Norco, Inc.

Ammonia 0.0001% to 0.0999% in Air

Revision Date: 5/28/2015

SDS Number: 2004

Nitrogen gas
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Oxygen gas

Advice for Firefighters:
Use water spray to "knock down" vapors. Continue to cool heat or flame exposed containers until well after the flames are
extinguished. Firefighters should wear a full-facepiece, NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained breathing apparatus
operated in positive pressure mode and full turnout gear.

Further Information:
If incinerated, may release toxic fumes.
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
The majority of this product constitutes air. Ammonia is present in concentrations below the lower Explosive limits
Cylinders may rupture violently from pressure when involved in a fire situation.
See Section 7 for more information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for more information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures:

Evacuate all personnel from affected area. Use appropriate protective equipment including respiratory protection for high or
unknown concentrations. Personnel should not re-enter hazard area until ammonia is dispersed and adequate atmospheric
oxygen is re-established. If leak is in user's equipment, be certain to purge piping with inert gas prior to attempting repairs. If
leak is in container valve, contact the appropriate emergency telephone number listed in Section 1 or call your closest Norco
location.

Environmental Precautions:
Prevent further release (leakage/spillage) if safe to do so.

Methods and Materials for Containments and Cleaning Up:
Contact the appropriate emergency telephone number listed in Section 1 or call your closest Norco/Norlab location.

Ensure adequate ventilation.
Reference to Other Sections:

See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for information on proper disposal.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Precautions:

Use only in well-ventilated areas. Valve protection caps must remain in place unless
container is secured with valve outlet piped to use point. Do not drag, slide or roll cylinders.
Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement. Use a pressure reducing regulator when
connecting cylinder to lower pressure (<3000 psig) piping systems. Do not heat cylinder by
any means to increase the discharge rate of product from the cylinder. Use a check valve or
trap in the discharge line to prevent hazardous backflow into the cylinder.

Never carry a compressed gas cylinder or a container of a gas in cryogenic liquid from in an
enclosed space such as a car trunk, van or station wagon. A leak can result in a fire,
explosion, asphyxiation or a toxic exposure.

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(SCBA)

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NorIab · A Division of Norco, Inc.

Ammonia 0.0001% to 0.0999% in Air

Revision Date: 5/28/2015

SDS Number: 2004

Storage Requirements:

Non-hazardous. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Protect cylinders from physical damage. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area of

non-combustible construction away from heavy traffic areas and emergency exits. Do not
allow the temperature where cylinders are stored to exceed 125 °F (52 °C). Cylinders should
be stored upright and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over. Full and empty
cylinders should be segregated. Use a "first in - first out" inventory system to prevent full
cylinders from being stored for excessive periods of time.

For additional recommendations, consult Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1.

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Engineering Controls:

Personal Protective Equip:

Components with workplace control parameters:

Component(s): Air; Ammonia
CAS No(s): N/A; 7664-41-7
USA NIOSH (TWA/REL): 25 ppm, 18 mg/m
USA NIOSH
USA ACGIH (TWA/TLV): 25 ppm

(ST/REL):

EXPOSURE

All ventilation should be designed in accordance with OSHA standard (29 CFR 1910.94). Use
local exhaust at filling zones and where leakage and dust formation is probable. Use
mechanical (general) ventilation for storage areas. Use appropriate ventilation as required to
keep Exposure Limits in Air below
at or above 19.5%

Eye/face protection:
When using material use safety goggles, gloves and vapor respirator according to HMIS PP,
G. Use of a face shield according to HMIS PP, O is also highly recommended. All safety
equipment should be tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or EN 166 (EU).

Skin protection:
Handle with protective gloves as appropriate for the job (i.e. butyl rubber). Gloves must be
inspected prior to use. Dispose of contaminated gloves according to applicable laws and
workplace practices.

Body Protection:
Chemically resistant gloves, safety goggles and face shield are recommended. Type of
protective equipment should be selected based on concentration amount and conditions of
use of this material. Use safety shoes.

Respiratory protection: A vapor respirator may be required as backup to engineering controls
when proper engineering controls are not in place to keep
thresholds. A NIOSH/MSHA-approved full-face piece SCBA operated in positive mode
and/or any supplied air respirator with a full-face piece and operated in a positive pressure
mode in combination with an auxiliary self contained breathing apparatus operated in posi
tive pressure mode should be used for high or unknown concentrations. Respirators should
be stored in an area not likely to be contaminated.

Control of environmental exposure:
Prevent leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

35 ppm, 27 mg/m

CONTROLS/PERSONAL

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PROTECTION

TLV & PEL

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limits. Maintain atmospheric Oxygen content

TIV

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PEI

limits below defined

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

NorIab · A Division of Norco, Inc.

Ammonia 0.0001% to 0.0999% in Air

Revision Date: 5/28/2015

SDS Number: 2004

USA ACGIH
USA OSHA Occupational Exposure limits Table Z-1 limits for Air Contaminant (TWA): 50 ppm, 35 mg/m
USA OSHA Table Z-1 limits for Air Contaminant 1910.1000 (STEL): 50 ppm, 35 mg/m

Biological occupational exposure limits:

Contains no substances with biological occupational exposure limit values.

(STEL/TLV):

35 ppm

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Clear, colorless gas
Physical State:

Odor Threshold:
Particle Size:
Spec Grav./Density:
Viscosity:
Sat. Vap. Conc.:
Boiling Point:
Flammability:
Partition Coefficient:
Vapor Pressure:
pH:
Evap. Rate:
Molecular weight:
Decomp Temp:

Gas

4.68 ppm
Not determined
Not determined
Not determined
Not determined

-194.3 °C (-317.7 °F)
(solid, gas): Not flammable
Not determined
Not determined
Not determined
Not determined
MIXTURE
Not determined

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:
Conditions to Avoid:
Materials to Avoid:

Hazardous Decomposition:
Hazardous Polymerization:

Product is stable under normal conditions.
Incompatibilities, flames, ignition sources.
Strong oxidizing agents, iron, zinc, copper, silver/silver oxides, cadmium/cadmium oxides,

alcohols, halogens and aldehydes.
Ammonia and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx).
Will not occur.

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Component(s): Air; Ammonia
CAS No(s): N/A; 7664-41-7

Acute Toxicity:

LC50 Inhalation - Rat: 2,000 ppm (4 h)

Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not likely to cause skin irritation.
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Eye irritation was reported in human volunteers exposed to 94 mg/m3 ammonia for 5

minutes. At 700 ppm, eye irritation and permanent injury may result if prompt remedial measures are not taken.

Respiratory or Skin Sensitation: No data available.

TOXICOIOGICAL

Odor:
Molecular Formula:
Solubility:
Softening Point:
Percent Volatile:
Heat Value:
Freezing/Melting Pt.:
Flash Point:
Octanol:
Vapor Density:
VOC:
Bulk Density:
Auto·Ignition Temp:
UFI/IFI:

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Ammonia
MIXTURE
Negligible
Not determined
100%
Not determined
Not determined
NA
Not determined
(air = 1): Not determined
NA
NA
Not determined
NA

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

NorIab · A Division of Norco, Inc.

Ammonia 0.0001% to 0.0999% in Air

Revision Date: 5/28/2015

SDS Number: 2004

Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Genetic mutations have been observed in bacterial and mammalian test systems.
Carcinogenicity:

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or
potential carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or
potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or
potential carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or
potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Reproductive Toxicity: No data available.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity · Single Exposure: Respiratory system - Irregular minute ventilation with cyclic patterns of

hypernea increases in blood pressure and pulse rate, variable lacrimation, and general complaints of upper respiratory
irritation were reported during human exposures to 500 ppm ammonia for 30 minutes.

Specific Target Organ Toxicity · Repeated Exposure: No data available.
Aspiration Hazard: No data available.
Additional Information:

Component: Air; RTECS: N/A
Component: Ammonia; RTECS: 8O0875000

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Component(s): Air; Ammonia
CAS No(s): N/A; 7664-41-7

ECOIOGICAL

INFORMATION

Toxicity:

Toxicity to fish:
Flow-Through
Static Test

LC50

LC50

- Oncorhynchus kisutch (Coho Salmon): 0.45 mg/l (96 h)

- Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow Trout): 0.0997 mg/l (24 h)

Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates:
LC50

- Daphnia magna (Water Flea): 25.4 mg/l (48 h)

Persistence and Degradability:
In the environment, bacteria convert ammonia to nitrate creating an oxygen demand (8OD) for several days afterward.

Bioaccumulative potential:
No data available.

Mobility in Soil:
No data available.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:
Not required/conducted.

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Ammonia 0.0001% to 0.0999% in Air

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SDS Number: 2004

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Other Adverse Effects:

An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. Very toxic to aquatic life
with long lasting effects. Product does not contain Class I or Class II ozone depleting substances.

Norlab.

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product and Contaminated Packaging: Do not attempt to dispose of residual waste or unused quantities in returnable
containers. Return in the shipping container, properly labeled, with any valve outlet plugs or caps secure and valve protection
cap in place to Norlab for proper disposal. Non-refillable containers should be vented in a well-ventilated area then disposed
of in compliance with local regulations, or returned to

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Class: Non-Flammable Gas (2.2) #2.2
UN #: UN 1956, Class: 2, Proper Shipping Name: Compressed gas, n.o.s. (Air, Ammonia)

DOT (US)
UN Number: 1956
Class: 2.2
ERG #: 126
Proper Shipping Name: Compressed gas, n.o.s. (Air, Ammonia)

IMDG
UN Number: 1956
Class: 2
EMS-No: F-C, S-V
Proper Shipping Name: Compressed gas, n.o.s. (Air, Ammonia)

IATA
UN Number: 1956
Class: 2
Proper Shipping Name: Compressed gas, n.o.s. (Air, Ammonia)

Canada TDG
UN Number: 1956
Class: 2.2
Proper Shipping Name: Compressed gas, n.o.s. (Air, Ammonia)

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Norlab · A Division of Norco, Inc.

Ammonia 0.0001% to 0.0999% in Air

Revision Date: 5/28/2015

SDS Number: 2004

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

COMPONENT / (CAS/PERC) / CODES

---------------------------------------------------------------­*Air (N/A 99.9-99.9999%) MASS, NJHS, PA, SARA311/312, TSCA

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*Ammonia (7664417 0.0001-0.0999%) CERCLA, CSWHS, EHS302, EPCRAWPC, MASS, NJEHS, NJHS, OSHAPSM,
OSHAWAC, PA, SARA311/312, SARA313, TSCA, TXAIR

Ammonia is listed under the accident prevention provisions of section 112(R) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) with a threshold
quantity (TQ) of 10,000 pounds.

Releases of ammonia in quantities equal to or greater than the reportable quantity (RQ) of 100 pounds are subject to reporting
to the National Response Center under CERCLA, Section 304 SARA Title III.

This product contains ammonia a designated extremely hazardous Substance (EHS) with a Threshold Planning Quantity
(TQP) of 500 pounds. The presence of EHSs in quantities in excess of the TQP requires certain emergency planning
activities to be conducted.

REGULATORY

---------------------------------------------------------------­CERCLA =
CSWHS =
EHS302 =
EPCRAWPC
MASS =
NJEHS = NJ
NJHS = NJ
OSHAPSM
OSHAWAC
PA = PA
SARA311/312
SARA313 = SARA 313
TSCA =
TXAIR = TX

KEY DESCRIPTIONS

Superfund clean

Clean Water Act Hazardous

Extremely Hazardous Substance
= EPCRA

MA

Massachusetts Hazardous Substances

Extraordinarily

Right-to-Know Hazardous Substances
= OSHA
= OSHA
Right-To -Know

= SARA

Toxic Substances Control Act

Air Contaminants with Health

Water

Chemicals Requiring process
Workplace Air Contaminants

311/312 Toxic Chemicals
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Priority Chemicals

Hazardous Substances

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Toxic Chemicals

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Effects Screening Level

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Disclaimer:

The data in this Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in
combination with any other material in any process. The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and is based
on technical data that Norlab believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill and at their own
discretion and risk. Since conditions of use are outside of Norlab's control, Norlab makes no warranties, expressed or
implied, and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to
operate under, or a recommendation to infringe upon, any patents.

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