Never leave equipment unattended during a transfer operation. Check towing connections on trailers to make sure they are in good condition, correctly adjusted and firmly secured to the towing vehicle. Federal law requires that at least 5 gallons of water be carried on vehicles transporting anhydrous ammonia. Water can become contaminated with ammonia if not changed every day the sprayer is used. Five gallons of water should be carried on the tractor, and also on the vehicle used to transport anhydrous ammonia.
Immediate action is important when anhydrous ammonia is involved in an accident.
If you get a shot of anhydrous ammonia in your eye, the first few seconds are crucial. Use your squeeze bottle immediately to flush the eyes. If wearing contact lenses, remove them and obtain a larger water supply immediately. Your eyes will fight to stay closed because of the extreme pain, but they must be held open so the water can flush out the ammonia. Eyes doused with ammo ia close involuntarily.