General Pulaski's Day is a holiday recognized by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United States in commemoration of the death of revolutionary General Casimir Pulaski. General Pulaski's Day is observed on October 11 of every year in Kentucky.
Ammonia is a colorless highly irritating gas with a sharp suffocating odor. It dissolves easily in water to form ammonium hydroxide solution which can cause irritation and burns. Ammonia gas is easily compressed and forms a clear, colorless liquid under pressure. It is usually shipped as a compressed liquid in steel cylinders. Ammonia is not highly flammable, but containers of ammonia may explode when exposed to high heat.
A copy of the The Facts About Ammonia (Technical Information) is available in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF, 63 KB, 3pg.). Note to reader: This fact sheet is intended to provide general awareness and education on a specific chemical agent. Ammonia has alkaline properties and is corrosive. 2  Ammonia gas dissolves easily in water to form ammonium hydroxide, a caustic solution and weak base. 3  Ammonia gas is easily compressed and forms a clear liquid under pressure.