Ammonia is destructive to tissues of the skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Acute The symptoms of exposure may be a burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Swallowed May result in necrosis of tissues of the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and stomach. Eye Conjunctivitis, corneal damage. Causes chemical burns. Skin Causes chemical burns.