Ammonia is used widely. It can be identified because of a typically pungent smell. Solutions made of ammonia are usually used as cleaners around the house. You may notice ammonia in cleaners meant for glass. Ammonia is also used to clean various things around the house.
Solutions of ammonia can cause irritation to the eyes. The mucous membranes of the digestive tract and those of the respiratory tracts can also be affected by ammonia.
When ammonia is mixed with products that contain chlorine or strong oxidants, they result in a variety of products. A variety of factors like the temperature, concentration and the manner of mixing decide the resultant products. However, all these products have one thing in common. They are all equally irritating to the eyes. They can affect the lungs too and if they exist in concentrated form they are also toxic in nature. Ammonia is recognized, by law, as toxic since exposure to this can damage the lung and in some cases even cause death. From the list of the effects of ammonia I am sure you will realize how very dangerous ammonia can be when swallowed. The first thing that you need to do is visit a doctor. The doctor will be able to advice you on the best course.
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