Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
>98%
General Information
Revision date
2021-11-09
Product name
AMMONIUM NITRATE
Product Synonyms
Nitropril, Anopril, Marbyl, Ammonium nitrate prills, LDAN, Low density ammonium nitrate, PPAN, Porous prilled ammonium nitrate
CAS No.
6484-52-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Explosives manufacture. Restricted to professional users This material is classified as a Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate (SSAN). Various government controls may apply to this material
supplier name
Orica New Zealand Limited
Emergency telephone
Department
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Orica New Zealand Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land; DANGEROUS GOODS. Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Hazard Classification) Notice 2020.
Signal word
Warning EPA New Zealand HSNO approval code or group standard HSR001310 Oxidizing solids Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
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
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. No information available.
