Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
75-85
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
10-20
EC/CAS
1309-42-8
Name of the chemical
Magnesium hydroxide
Concentration
0.0005-0.005
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2017-07-07
Product name
Fortel Plus
Emergency telephone
1-877-561-3636, 1-800-424-9300, 1-800-800-3855, 1-877- 561-3636
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Orica USA Inc.
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds.na@orica.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H205, H272, H319, H350, H373, H402, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H205
May mass explode in fire
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Classification of the Substance or Mixture
Hazard statements
see section 16 : H205 - May mass explode in fire. H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H350 - May cause cancer. H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H402 - Harmful to aquatic life. H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US/CA Labeling Any labeling elements (pictograms, signal word, hazard, and precautionary statements) related to explosive classifications apply to
Hazard pictograms
GHS03 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P260 - Do not breathe vapors, mist, spray, dust. P264 - Wash hands, forearms, and other exposed areas thoroughly after handling. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P250 - Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction. P370+P380 - In case of fire: Evacuate area. P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire. P373 - DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. P401 - Store in accordance with the Explosives Act of Canada and the provisions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms regulations contained in 27 CFR part 555. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with the Explosives Act of Canada and the provisions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms regulations contained in 27 CFR part 555.
Other hazards
Overexposure may cause methemoglobinemia. Initial manifestation of methemoglobinemia is cyanosis, characterized by navy lips, tongue and mucous membranes, with skin color being slate grey. Further manifestation is characterized by headache, weakness, dyspnea, dizziness, stupor, respiratory distress and death due to anoxia. Exposure may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
No data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US/CA Classification The explosive classification below only applies to US 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HCS/HazCom 2012). The explosive classification is excluded from Canada Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR, SOR/2015-17), it is regulated under the Canada Explosives Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. E- 17) Expl. 1.5 H205 Ox. Sol. 3 H272 Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Carc. 1B H350 STOT RE 2 H373 Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Aquatic Chronic 3 H412 Full text of hazard classes and H-statements