About the Author
Managing Partner of Jaysons Chemical Industries
Srujal Sharma is a Managing Partner at Jaysons Chemical Industries, a chemical manufacturing and logistics company which focuses on supply of ammonia products in the domestic and international markets since 1966.
Having 3+ years of experience as an ammonia expert, and as a project manager for more than 2 years prior to that, Srujal has the acumen to carve out the best solutions for ammonia in any industry.
Ammonia gas may not be a topic that comes up in everyday conversation, but its impact on our health and the environment cannot be ignored. Understanding the chemical properties of ammonia gas and the risks it poses is crucial in...
Key Highlights Annual consumption: India's textile industry uses an estimated 45,000–60,000 MT of ammonia each year across dyeing, scouring, finishing, and mercerisation operations. Dominant form: Liquor ammonia (20–28% aqueous solution) accounts for the majority of...
Key Highlights Market scale: India has over 8,000 registered cold storage facilities with combined capacity exceeding 37 million MT — the majority using ammonia refrigeration. Energy advantage: Ammonia refrigeration systems deliver 10–20% better energy efficiency than...
Key Highlights Core reaction: Ammonia cracking (2NH3 → N2 + 3H2) splits ammonia into nitrogen and hydrogen using heat and a catalyst, producing zero carbon emissions when green ammonia is the feedstock. Hydrogen content: Ammonia contains 17.6% hydrogen by weight —...
Key Highlights Standard sizes: Indian market ammonia cylinders are available in 47 kg, 100 kg, and 150 kg net fill capacities, all manufactured to IS 7285 / IS 5765 BIS specifications. Tonner capacity: Ammonia tonners hold 900–1,000 kg of anhydrous ammonia and are the...
Key Highlights Primary quality standard: IS 5116 specifies anhydrous ammonia purity (99.95% minimum); IS 6099 covers liquor ammonia grades used in industry. Regulatory authority: PESO issues and enforces storage licences under the Gas Cylinders Rules 2016 — applicable...
Key Highlights Scale of use: India operates over 7,500 registered cold stores and thousands of ice plants — the vast majority using ammonia as the primary refrigerant. Energy advantage: Ammonia refrigeration delivers 10–20% better energy efficiency than equivalent HFC...
Key Highlights Fundamental difference: Anhydrous ammonia requires pressure vessel storage (7–10 bar at ambient temperature); liquor ammonia can be stored in atmospheric HDPE or SS tanks — the single biggest difference driving all other storage requirement variations....
Key Highlights Mandatory PPE: Full-face respirator with ammonia cartridges (or SCBA at/above 300 ppm IDLH), butyl rubber gloves, chemical-resistant apron/suit, and splash goggles are the minimum for any anhydrous ammonia handling. Gas detection: Fixed electrochemical...
Srujal Sharma is a Managing Partner at Jaysons Chemical Industries, a chemical manufacturing and logistics company which focuses on supply of ammonia products in the domestic and international markets since 1966. Having 3+ years of experience as an ammonia expert, and as a project manager for more than 2 years prior to that, Srujal has the acumen to carve out the best solutions for ammonia in any industry.
Srujal Sharma is a Managing Partner at Jaysons Chemical Industries
