| Document ID (ISN) | 23601 |
| CIS number |
75-1612 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Ehkäise tapaturmia - Förebygg olycksfall |
| Year |
1975 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Laakso L. |
| Title |
Ammonia |
| Original title |
Ammoniakki [in Finnish]
Ammoniak [in Swedish] |
| Bibliographic information |
1975, No.2, p.7-11. Illus. 10 ref. |
| Abstract |
Review of the properties of ammonia in gaseous or liquefied form, followed by sections on its use, respiratory, cutaneous and ocular hazards, toxic effects, flammability and explosibility, transportation and storage (materials recommended for the construction of tanks, Finnish regulations on transport in bulk, precautions during storage and decanting, protection of eyes, respiratory tract and skin). Appendix: risks of catastrophe when ammonia is being decanted, illustrated by some accident descriptions. CIS has only the Swedish version. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
ammonia; fire hazards; health hazards; explosion hazards; storage; transport of materials |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; Finland; transfer of gases; storage tanks; skin injuries; inhalation toxicity; legislation; uses; eye injuries; personal protective equipment |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Transport of materials
Inorganic substances
Explosions
Fires
Storage and warehousing
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