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40.063 Soil Fertility: 

40.063 Soil Fertility Safe Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia ( NH3 )

What is Anhydrous Ammonia ( NH3 )?: 

What is Anhydrous Ammonia ( NH3 )? It’s a chemical compressed into a colorless liquid to be used as fertilizer Made of one part Nitrogen (N) and three parts hydrogen (H3 ) Expands into a gas and is absorbed in the soil moisture When combine with the moisture of the body causes rapid dehydration burns the skin severely Hot weather increase the vapor pressure of AA in the tank

Exposure to AA: 

Exposure to AA Don’t be ignorant of the dangers of Anhydrous Ammonia, it can cause Blindness Lung damage Burns Death Precautions Each vehicle used for AA must carry a 5 gallons container of clean water Anyone handling AA must carry a 6-8 ounce squeeze bottle of water in their shirt pocket for rapid emergency use Never wear contact lenses can trap the gas and freeze the contacts to the eye

Personal Protection when Handling AA: 

Personal Protection when Handling AA Wear a heavy-duty long sleeved shirt coveralls are preferred Chemical proof goggles Rubber gloves Carry an emergency first aid water tank with clean water

Hoses and other Equipment: 

Hoses and other Equipment Hoses are the weakest links in the ammonia handling system - Check hoses carefully before each use Carry the hose by the valve body or coupling - Reduces the chance of opening the valve by accident Maintain break away couplers in good condition - They provide protection if the equipment separates by accident

AA Tank Holder: 

AA Tank Holder 85% fill bleeder valve should be open - to check the liquid level when filling Fill only to the 85% level of capacity of the tank AA tanks should be painted white - to prevent rusting - to keep inside pressure and temperature down in warm weather

AA wagons towed on a public road must be equipped with vehicle emblems: 

AA wagons towed on a public road must be equipped with vehicle emblems Slow moving vehicle DOT placard non-flammable gas Content of the tank warning signs

Defective Equipment: 

Defective Equipment Should be tagged Taken out of service Repaired by qualified personnel

First Response To An Accident: 

First Response To An Accident Know what to do, stay calm Wash the affected area with water this is the best emergency measure to use when skin or eyes are exposed to NH3 Wash area exposed for at least 15 minutes Contaminated clothing should be removed quickly and carefully Thaw clothing frozen to the skin area with abundant amounts of water Do not apply anything except water for the first 24 hours Stay warm and get to a physician immediately