Environmental

The House of Representatives passed the landmark American Clean Energy and Security Act, sponsored by Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Rep. Edward J. Markey, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.

According to the bill sponsors, when enacted, the law will revitalize our economy by creating millions of new jobs, increase our national security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and preserve our planet by reducing the pollution that causes global warming.

“Today we have taken decisive and historic action to promote America’s energy security and to create millions of clean energy jobs that will drive our economic recovery and long-term growth,” said Chairman Waxman. “After more than three ... more »

Safety

On June 20, 2009, an ammonia line ruptured during maintenance at a poultry processing plant in Robeson County, North Carolina, killing one employee and injuring several others. The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has published a Hazard Alert titled, “Ammonia Refrigeration Systems: Process Safety Management Is Vital to Employee Safety.” This accident should remind employers of the hazards of anhydrous ammonia as a refrigerant at food processing plants.

What Is Anhydrous Ammonia?

Anhydrous ammonia (ammonia gas) occurs naturally and is an important source of nitrogen that is needed by plants and animals. It is commercially produced by the reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen under conditions of high temperature and pressure.

Ammonia (CAS 7664-41-7) boils at ‒28.1? F and is highly soluble in water. Anhydrous ammonia is typically shi ... more »

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