Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
85-95
EC/CAS
68476-34-6
Name of the chemical
Fuels, diesel, no. 2
Concentration
4-10
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2017-08-02
Product name
Amex, Amex WR, Amex HD
Product Synonyms
ANFO, Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil, Water Resistant ANFO, Water Resistant Amex™, Underground AMEX, andUnderground ANFO
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
USA
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, H315, H319, H351, H373, 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. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. H373 - May cause damage to organs (thymus, liver, bone marrow) through prolonged or repeated exposure. 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. P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P260 - Do not breathe dust, fume. P264 - Wash hands, forearms, and other exposed areas thoroughly after handling. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. 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. P321 - Specific treatment (see section 4 on this SDS). P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P405 - Store locked up. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P250 - Do not subject to friction, grinding, shock. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. 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. 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
Exposure may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions. 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
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). Explosives, Division 1.5 H205 Ox. Sol. 3 H272 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Carc. 2 H351 STOT RE 2 H373 Aquatic Chronic 3 H412 Full text of hazard classes and H-statements