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Ammonia. Safety Rules in Emergencies

Ammonia is one of the most frequently used agents in the modern chemical industry, it can be used to produce fertilizers, but also you can find it in facilities where there’s a need to store significant amounts of refrigerated food. In case of a spillage, it poses a significant threat to human health and life.

This publication, produced by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine, provides tips on how to recognize a threat from incidents with the substance, and outlines basic safety rules for such situations.
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OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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Chemical Threats: Safety Basics - Print Materials

This page contains educational and reference materials produced in response to significantly increased risks of emergencies and incidents with hazardous chemicals and subsequent threats to people in Ukraine. These materials are free to use for educational and non-commercial purposes. They were produced by the OSCE within the chemical safety and security projects’ portfolio.  New materials are to be added to this page as the work on the content is in progress.
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