Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
98-100 0-2
General Information
Revision date
2017-07-31
Product name
Ammonium Nitrate
CAS No.
6484-52-2
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Company Information
company name
Smartchem Technologies Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H303, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
Hazard statements
Category Oxidizing Solid May intensify fire; H272 3 oxidizer Acute Oral Toxicity May be harmful if H303 5 swallowed Skin Corrosion / Irritation Causes skin irritation H315 2 Serious eye damage / Eye irritation Causes eye irritation H319 2 A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure / May cause respiratory H335 3 Respiratory tract irritation irritation
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe dust or fumes. Wear eye protection, protective gloves recommended. IF SWALLOWED: Get immediate medical attention. DO NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Wash contact area with soap and water. If irritation occurs, get medical attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air. Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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 attention. IF CONCERNED… … or you do not feel well: Get medical attention.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Store away from clothing, incompatible materials and combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles and incompatible materials. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear eye protection.
Response
IF IN EYES: P305 P351 Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P338 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 If eye irritation persists: P313-a, Get medical attention. IN CASE OF FIRE P370 P378-b Use flooding quantities of water to extinguish.
Storage
No storage statements. Recommendation: Store locked-up in a ventilated space, in accordance with all local applicable regulations.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all applicable regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
In case of fire: Extreme risk of explosion, evacuate area. Exposure reaction may be aggravated for those with pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions. Causes methemoglobinemia: decreases the blood’s ability to carry oxygen and results in symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of breath, blue skin and lips, rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possibly death. Unknown Acute Toxicity: Not available
