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Ammonia Week in Review | January 25, 2013

January 25th, 2013

There were several significant stories in the news this week about anhydrous ammonia, here is the summary… Tractor Trailer Carrying Anhydrous Ammonia Rolls Over – According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, at approximately 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013, MSHP, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Knox County Ambulance District and the Knox […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 18, 2013

January 18th, 2013

Here’s a recap of how ammonia made the news this week… Reddy Ice Ammonia Leak Prompts Lawsuit – Last week’s ammonia leak at the Reddy Ice facility on Myrtle Street that caused Baton Rouge firefighters to evacuate a nearby school and a few elderly residents has prompted a lawsuit by several residents. The suit seeks class-action […]

Ammonia Flammability

January 17th, 2013

This is an older video, so many of you have probably seen before, but it still serves as a good resource to illustrate the flammability characteristics of anhydrous ammonia.

Ammonia Week in Review | January 11, 2013

January 11th, 2013

Never a dull moment in the world of NH3. Here’s how ammonia made the headlines this week… Ammonia Cold Storage Facility Ordered to Pay $225,000 in Penalties! – On January 9, 2013, a cold storage and ice manufacturing facility was ordered to pay $225,000 to settle penalties resulting from violations of the Federal Clean Air Act […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 4, 2013

January 4th, 2013

Ammonia made the headlines a few times this week to start the new year. Here are a few of the interesting stories… Firefighters Board Derelict Processing Ship After Crew Reports Ammonia Leak – A derelict fish processing ship caused an ammonia scare in Kodiak when two crewmembers living onboard the vessel reported a leak. Kodiak firefighters were […]