date:Apr 15, 2013
k also advised farmers to do general inspections of anhydrous ammonia tanks before using them in the fields. If a tank has a water storage supply on the side, it needs to be full before going out in the field.
Anhydrous ammonia, when spilled, can cause severe burns to eyes, lungs and skin. Because it is attracted to water, the best way to minimize injury after a spill is to douse the victim with water.
Copious amounts of water is the No. 1 thing to do pre-hospital if you get a drop of anhydrou