AMMONIUM NITRATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H319

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classified as Dangerous Goods for Transport by Road and Rail; DANGEROUS GOODS Classified as hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals; HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. Various regulations/controls/authorisations/licences may apply governing the manufacture, importation, exportation, use, handling, storage, sale/supply, transport and disposal of ammonium nitrate. Classified as Commercial Explosive Material according to the Indonesian Head of Police Regulation; COMMERCIAL EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL Oxidizing solids Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Signal word

Warning

2.2 Label elements

Flame over circle Exclamation mark

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Wash hands thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection 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 In case of fire: Use extinguishing media as outlined in Section 5 of this Safety Data Sheet to extinguish.

Storage

No storage statements

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable