Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
>60% 0-<10% <15% 0-<10% 10-<30% 0-<10%
General Information
Revision date
2023-07-01
Product name
POLAR QSX Bulk Emulsion
Product name
POLAR QSX Bulk Emulsion
Identification on the label/Trade name
AMMONIUM NITRATE EMULSION, intermediate for blasting explosives, liquid
Product Synonyms
POLAR QSX Matrix
CAS No.
6484-52-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Emulsion phase ingredient for surface bulk explosive products This product is classified as Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate (SSAN) - various state and/or federal government controls may apply
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for use in reactive ground Restricted to use only by authorised professionals
supplier name
Nitro Sibir Australia
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Nitro Sibir Australia
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H315, H319, H335, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture Classified as hazardous according to Safe Work Australia: HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code DANGEROUS GOODS
2.2 Label elements
Oxidising Liquids – Category 2 Skin Corrosion / Irritation – Category 2 Eye Damage / Irritation – Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) – Category 3 (Respiratory Irritation) Carcinogenicity – Category 2
Signal word
Danger Flame Over Circle Exclamation Mark
Hazard statements
H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
Prevention
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/surfaces - No Smoking. P220: Keep/store away from clothing/incompatible materials/combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/incompatible materials. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P038+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P321: Specific treatment is advised – see first aid instructions. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction
Storage
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents in accordance with national/regional/local regulations. POISONS SCHEDULE (SUSMP): None allocated.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
No information available.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to Safe Work Australia: HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code: DANGEROUS GOODS.
