ATCO Atmospheric And Speciality Gases Private Limited

• Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) R-717 is manufactured by the Haber-Bosch Process, Consisting of a direct reaction between hydrogen and Nitrogen, in the molar proportions

• It is used as the component in calibration gas mixture for gas detection systems as well as environmental emission monitoring.
• It is widely used in the semiconductor industry.
• It is used in the production of blue and white LEDs.
• It is also used to produce proteins and can be used to improve the protein content of low-quality hay.
• It is a reagent in copying machines.
• It is used in the production of cyanide.
• As a processing agent, ammonia is used in the manufacturing of alkalis, ammonium salts, dyes, pharmaceuticals, cuprammonium rayon and nylon

• Colourless Liquefied gas with a penetrating and suffocating odour. Combustible but hard to ignite.

Health risks:

• Toxic irritates mucous membranes and eyes. High concentrations give rise to cramp in the windpipe and pulmonary oedema.