Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
>95
General Information
Revision date
2010-10-05
Product name
Ammonium nitrate
Product Synonyms
Nitric acid, ammonium salt; Norway saltpeter
CAS No.
6484-52-2
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire. Explosive when mixed with combustible material. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Hygroscopic. Appearance White Physical State Solid odor odorless Target Organs Skin, Respiratory system, Eyes
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
None known. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available.
