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Article: Ammonia refrigeration safety measures in bottling operations.
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- Industrial Safety & Hygiene News
- Article date:
- May 1, 2007
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Ammonia, CAS Number 7664-41-7, is one of the most commonly manufactured bulk chemicals in the world. Widely used in fertilizers, plastics, refrigeration, metallurgy, explosives and household products, Ammonia is a toxic, highly reactive, and corrosive gas. Spills and releases pose a significant threat to workers from skin contact, inhalation, fire and even explosion (1).
R-717, Anhydrous Ammonia, occurs naturally in nature and does not damage the environment (Ozone depletion) as Halocarbon Refrigerants do. Ammonia refrigeration is very energy efficient and is the workhorse for processing and bottling in dairy operations, wineries, breweries, fruit and vegetable ...