Ammonia & Exposure Risks

Ammonia is a chemical that is made by humans and is naturally found in the environment. It is comprised of one part nitrogen and three parts hydrogen. In the natural environment, ammonia is important to plants, animals and humans as a source of nitrogen and may be found in water, soil and air. Much of the naturally occurring ammonia in the environment comes from the breakdown of manure, dead plants and animals.

A large amount of the ammonia produced by humans is used as fertilizer. It is also used to manufacture synthetic fibers, plastics, explosives and a number of cleaning products also contain ammonia in the form of ammonium ions.

People may be exposed to ammonia by breathing air, eating food or drinking liquids that contain the chemical. Skin contact is also another exposure route.

When ammonia is found at levels that may cause concern, it was likely produced either directly or indirectly by humans. If a person is exposed to ammonia, many factors can determine whether they will be harmed. These factors include the dose (how much), the duration (how long), and how they came into contact with the chemical.

Ammonia has a strong odor that is irritating and that people can smell. Even low levels of ammonia may harm some people with asthma and other sensitive individuals. Ammonia is a corrosive substance and the main toxic effects are usually restricted to the sites of direct contact such as the skin, eyes, respiratory tract, mouth and digestive tract. At very high concentrations it can be fatal.

Indoors, people may be exposed to ammonia while using household products that contain the chemical. Products may include ammonia-cleaning solutions, window cleaners, floor waxes and smelling salts.

Agricultural workers can be exposed to ammonia when they work with or apply fertilizers containing the chemical. People who raise livestock or poultry can be exposed to ammonia from decaying manure. Workers involved in manufacturing processes that make, use or transport ammonia could also be at risk of exposure.

These are just a few things to know about ammonia and human health concerns. To learn more about this or other health & safety, environmental or indoor air quality issues, please visit the websites shown in the video.

[Skatelifefool]

My mom said our grandma tried to abort our bloodline by sitting on a toilet full of ammonia when she was pregnant. Didn't work tho we still here lol

[arjayevangelista]

im here because of navotas amonia leak 🙋🏻‍♂️

[justineb.]

Sinong nandito dahil .samabog to sa navotas ?

[pheminismisshit]

dont forget hair dyes too have lots of amonia levels

[박사랑-ms]

I did sniff ammonia water from a science experiment in school and me and my other friend both have asthma. So that's why I felt weird.

[cezlock]

i'm just remembering the time someone in 7th grade spilled a whole flask of this stuff on his arm good times

[AKgrown]

Super basic information. That should be known as the standard for anyone's knowledge

[markgrizzly]

My question is regarding us truck drivers and the safety of the new diesel particulate filter systems. They inject synthetic urea into a hot filter converting the urea into ammonia to clean the exhaust. Because the exhaust is so much safer now this hot ammonia is now vented directly under the Sleeper Berth where truck drivers breathe these fumes for up to 10 hours during the rest breaks. The truck manufacturers in order to cut costs has stopped putting stacks on the truck! Could this be the cause of so many drivers getting sick now ever since these new systems came online? What can we do to combat this?

[SasiKumar-rtkv]

Hi sir I have a question. I keep rabbit farm, I heard that rabbit urine contains amonnia... does rabbit urine cause humans any health issues??? Especially liver problem....pls reply sir im waiting for ur reply

[tenmiltenmil]

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[agustinlopez]

There was a leak of ammonia in my workplace and my supervisor forced my sanitation crew to continue working after the rest of the departments evacuated.. he was aware that the smell was still there, we worked for 6 hours inside the factory.. no glasses or protective gloves at all, should I file a lawsuit?

[thomashammonds]

The worst feeling I had a ammonia tank blow up on me and I thought I was literally going to die because it was making me black out a bit and I could not breathe but I got in fresh air and I was better after a while

[rexthunder]

Sinu nan dito dahil sa pag leak ng ammonia sa c3

[LeeLoomisLegalRetard]

Have a Question???🙋 is it necessary To Go To a Hospital🏥 ??? when Having Lil ammonia it's been about a week so far it just dont seem very necessary??? ii think when i get it again when order will be worth ? im34 think? i had it less than 6 time Less than 2922Days every 8years pass By Blinking idiocracy To 40s Forties 50s60s70s80s90s BLinking idiocracy ???

[jimmymorgan]

We have an ammonia laekage near our home in the middle of the night and here we are to evacuate the place

[OProfesor]

Who's here for ammonia in the Batangas and in Navotas?

[valentinavera]

I was looking for water down stairs and it was dark the ammonia bottel was there and I accidentally put it in my mouth but spit it out as soon as possible and then I rushed to the bathroom and put water in my mouth and put sope on my tongue and then I washed my mouth even more then I put mouth wash and a mint spray

[idkwhatsmyname]

I love the smells of this chemical..but if it's too much...duh....!!!

[queenrole]

Why everyone here has ammonia it's not a illness😁😁

[pabloescobar]

Got into anhydrous ammonia.. instantly made my nose start bleeding 🩸