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EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
>95
General Information
Revision date
2021-12-26
Product name
Ammonium nitrate
Product Synonyms
Nitric acid, ammonium salt; Norway saltpeter
CAS No.
6484-52-2
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Company Information
company name
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GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Oxidizing solids Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear eye/face protection Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Fire Explosion risk in case of fire In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion Evacuate area
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
