Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of
Revision date
2025-12-18
Product name
Ammonium nitrate
Product Synonyms
Nitric acid ammonium salt (Granular/Certified ACS)
CAS No.
6484-52-2
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
Keep away from clothing and 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: 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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Oxidizing solids Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
