Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2020-02-06
Product name
POLAR PX, POLAR PXI, POLAR PX PLUS
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Packaged blasting agent used in the mining industry
supplier name
NITRO SIBIR AUSTRALIA
Emergency telephone
1800 884 289
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
NITRO SIBIR AUSTRALIA
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H201, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H201
Explosive; mass explosion hazard
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to Safe Work Australia: HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail: DANGEROUS GOODS.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Explosives – Division 1.1 Eye Irritation– Category 2A
Signal word
Danger Exploding Bomb Exclamation Mark
Hazard statements
H201: Explosive; mass explosion hazard. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No Smoking. P234: Keep only in original packaging. P250: Do not subject to grinding, shock, heat, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye and face protection.
Response
P370+P372+P380+P373 In case of fire Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P401: Store in accordance with Australian Standard AS2187.1 in a well-ventilated magazine licensed for Class 1.1D Explosives.
Disposal
P503: Refer to manufacturer or relevant competent authority for information on disposal, recovery and recycling.
2.3 Other hazards
AUH0AUH044: Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. POISONS SCHEDULE (SUSMP): None allocated.