Hazardous Substance Alerts

Anhydrous Ammonia Theft (pdf) (45 K) United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (5104)

EPA-F-00-005 March 2000

This Alert discusses the potential hazards of anhydrous ammonia releases caused by theft; steps facilities can take to prevent theft; and how to minimize health and safety risks associated with accidental releases. This Alert should be read by individuals who operate and maintain agricultural retail operations, facilities with ammonia refrigeration systems and farmers who apply anhydrous ammonia as a fertilizer. Furthermore, this Alert should be reviewed by law enforcement personnel, emergency responders and members of Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs).

Identifying Chemical Reactivity Hazards: Preliminary Screening Method (pdf) (368 K) United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (5104A)

EPA 550-F-04-004 May 2004

This Alert describes the problem of reactive chemical hazards; describes a screening method to identify if there are chemical reactivity hazards in a facility; lists steps to control hazards; and provides resources for further information.