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Ammonium Nitrate
1.
Product Name
Ammonium Nitrate
Other Names
Recommended use of
the chemical and
restrictions on use
Supplier
Contact
Emergency phone
number
2.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification:
Classification of
substance of mixture:
Signal word:
WARNING
Symbols:
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Hazard Statements
and Codes:
Precautionary
Statements:
Prevention:
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No
smoking.
P220 Store away from clothing and other combustible materials
P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles
P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection.
P283 Wear flame retardant overalls.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response:
P305; P351; P338 If in eyes: Rinse with water for several minutes
P372
Explosion risk in case of fire.
P373
DO NOT fight fire involving this product.
P337; P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical
advice/attention.
P306+P360 If on clothing rinse contaminated clothing with plenty
of water before removing clothing
Storage:
None
Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local,
regional, national and international regulations.
Poisons Schedule:
None allocated.
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3.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components
Ammonium Nitrate
Non-hazardous components (including
water)
4.
CAS Number
6484-52-2
-
Proportion
>98%
<2%
Hazard Codes
H272 H319
For Advice in the event of an emergency, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Australia:
131 126) or a medical doctor immediately.
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin Contact
Eye Contact
Note to physician
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5.
Hazards from
combusting products
Special protective
equipment and
precautions for firefighters
6.
Emergency
procedures
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7.
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8.
Occupational
Exposure Limits
Appropriate
engineering controls
Individual protection
measures, such as
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
9.
Physical State
Colour
Solid (Prills)
White
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Odour
Solubility
Specific Gravity
Flash Point (C)
Odourless
Solubility in water: 118.3g/100g of water at 0oC; Slightly soluble in
alcohol; not soluble in acetone
0.755 at 20C 0.25
Not applicable
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible
materials
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Hazardous
decomposition
products
Eye Contact
Skin Contact
Inhalation
Acute toxicity
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Chronic Effects
Aquatic toxicity
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UN No:
Transport Hazard Class:
Proper Shipping Name or
technical name:
Hazchem or Emergency Action
code:
Marine Transport
1Y
Air Transport
1942
5.1 Oxidising Substance
Ammonium Nitrate
1942
5.1 Oxidising Substance
Ammonium Nitrate
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5.1 Oxidising Substance
Ammonium Nitrate
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Classification of
substance of mixture
Poisons Schedule
None allocated.
OTHER INFORMATION
This safety data sheet has been prepared by AEL Mining Services Research and
Development department based on information supplied by CSBP.
The information provided in this safety data sheet, to the best of our knowledge
at the time of issue, summarises the health and safety hazard information of the
product. It is the responsibility of the user to review this safety data sheet in
context of the intended use of the product prior to using the product. AEL Mining
Services cannot guarantee that all hazards have been listed and described herein.
If the user is in any doubt or needs to obtain additional information on the
product, please contact AEL Mining Services.
Revision Date:
17 June 2015
Revision Details:
1. Format Update
2. Removal of ANE reference not relevant in Australia
Name: Kaylee Baker
Signature:
Technologist
Compiled By:
Authorised By:
9 July 2015
Signature:
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