Ammonium Nitrate (UN1942)

Redox Ltd

Revision date : 2025-10-24

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GHS03 GHS07
Health risk rating 2
Safety risk rating 4
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

6484-52-2

Name of the chemical

Ammonium Nitrate (AN)    

Concentration

<=100%

General Information

Revision date

2025-10-24

Product name

Ammonium Nitrate (UN1942)

Product Synonyms

Chemically Pure Ammonium Nitrate (CPAN); Porous Prilled Ammonium Nitrate (PPAN); Security Sensitive Ammonium

Chemical name

Nitric acid, ammonium salt

CAS No.

6484-52-2

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Feed materials; Intermediates; Explosives; Fertilizers; Oxidizing agent; Pharmaceuticals

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Icons in SDS

GHS03 GHS07 M004 M008 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Redox Ltd

GHS Information

Signal word

Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H303+H313, H319

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Redox Ltd 2 Swettenham Road Locked Bag 15 +61 2 9733 3000 www.redox.com Corporate Ofce Minto NSW 2566 +61 2 9733 3111 sydney@redox.com Sydney Australia Australia ABN 92 000 762 345 Poisons Schedule (Aust) Not Scheduled Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard categories

Oxidising Solids - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 5 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) - Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2 Pictograms

Signal word

Warning Hazard Statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer H303 + H313 May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H319 Causes serious eye irritation AUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas AUH044 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water for extinction. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Safe Work Australia

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard Categories Oxidising Solids - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 5 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) - Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2 Pictograms Signal Word Warning Hazard Statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H303 + H313 May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. AUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas AUH044 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement Precautionary Statements Prevention

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