Anhydrous Ammonia Uses

The Uses of Ammonia

Anhydrous Ammonia is used in both agriculture as a fertilizer and in industrial facilities as a refrigerant for cooling and freezing.

Common industries that use ammonia refrigeration systems include:

• Meat, poultry, and fish processing facilities
• Dairy and ice cream plants
• Wineries and breweries
• Fruit juice, vegetable juice, and soft drink processing facilities
• Cold storage warehouses
• Other food processing facilities
• Petrochemical facilities

Ammonia is considered a health hazard because it is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and lungs. Prolonged contact at concentrations greater than 300 ppm can cause permanent injury or death. Fortunately, ammonia has a low odor threshold (20 ppm), so most people will seek relief at much lower concentrations.