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EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-10-11
Product name
Ammonium Nitrate (UN1942)
Product Synonyms
Nitric Acid, Ammonium Salt
Chemical name
Ammonium Nitrate
CAS No.
6484-52-2
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Company Information
company name
Prime Blasting Services Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Hazard categories
Oxidising Solids - Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A 1
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Precautionary smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P264 Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear eye protection/face protection.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No
Response
P305 + P351 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P338 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations.
Classifications
Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015
Physical hazards
5.1.1C Oxidising substances that are liquids or solids: low hazard
Health hazards
6.1E Substances that are acutely toxic –May be harmful, Aspiration hazard 6.4A Substances that are irritating to the eye
Environmental hazards
9.1D Substances that are slightly harmful to the aquatic environment or are otherwise designed for biocidal action
