Ammonium hydroxide: Difference between revisions

Ammonium hydroxide is very hazardous to the skin and to eyes and of ingestion. It is also non-corrosive to the eyes and lungs. If it is sprayed on the body it can cause tissue damage and on the mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory tract. If skin contact is to occur then it can cause burn on the skin. If the respiratory tract is affected then it can cause choking and a shortness of breath. If it leads to overexposure then it can lead to death. If the solution does get into your eyes you must rinse out your eyes to avoid infection. If the solution is to affect your eyes then you must thoroughly wash your self for 15 minutes and wash your clothes. In some case you are to inhale the solution in then, you must move somewhere with fresh air.<ref>author unknown.[http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9922918"msds.php"] .Web. May 21,2013.</ref>