Ammonia (NH3) Gas Detectors
Ammonium hydroxide, also known as aqueous ammonia, is a common solvent in cleaning products and ingredient in food products and fertilizers. Anhydrous ammonia (NH3) is the pure gas or compressed liquid form of ammonia that contains no water. This form is used in fertilizers, explosives, agriculture, cleaning fluids, and certain pharmaceuticals. Food and beverage companies also use many tons of ammonia for refrigeration, flash freezing, and bulk storage, all running the risk of gas releases.
More about Ammonia
AMMONIA - NH3
Hazard:
Flammable
Difficult to burn, LEL 15%
Classification:
Health
Extremely Toxic
Synonyms:
Anhydrous ammonia, aqua ammonia, aqueous ammonia
Exposure limits:
(OSHA)
PEL\TWA: 50 ppm.
(ACGIH)
STEL: 35 ppm/ 15 min.
(OSHA)
IDLH: 500 ppm / 30 min.
Industries:
Fertilizer plants, poultry farms, food processing, refrigeration, chemplants
Effects of Various NH3 Levels
Ammonia Level in PPM
Resulting Conditions on Humans
0-25
Minor irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract.
25
Permissible Exposure Limit (OSHA).
50-100
Swelling of the eyelids, conjunctivitis, vomiting, irritation of the throat.
100-500
Concentrations are dangerously high, irritation becomes more intense. Death can result from highly concentrated, prolonged exposure.
Multi-Gas Monitor
Ventis Pro5
Multi-Gas Monitor
MX6 iBrid
Single-Gas Monitor
GasBadge Pro
Area Monitor
Radius BZ1
