Hazardous substance |
Pattern |
Consequence elimination |
Do decontamination |
Stop the leakage |
Ammonia |
NH3 |
Water spray – misty or shattered. Tank cooling. Zone delimitation. |
Decontamination of surfaces affected by liquid ammonia is performed with 3-5% aqueous solutions of mineral or organic acids. Acetic acid is most suitable. Disposal – if the substance is mixed with water, it must be fenced off and drained. Cover the rest with absorbent material, e.g. dry soil, sand, ground limestone and in a closed container to a safe place for disposal. |
Stopping the leak by means – seals, wooden wedges, sealants, air cushions + fixtures – depending on the location and method of leakage. |