CJMSD - AMMONIUM NITRATE
- MSDS: CJMSD
- Manufacturer: NUTRITE INC NITROGEN DIV
- Product Name: AMMONIUM NITRATE
- National Stock Number: -
Product Identification
Product ID:AMMONIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:10/01/1995
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJMSD
Responsible Party
MAITLAND ONTARIO K0E 1P0
CA
Emergency Phone: 613-348-3551
Info Phone: 613-996-6660
Cage: GO517
Contractor
Telephone: 613-996-6660
Cage: GO517
Ingredients
AMMONIUM NITRATE
CAS: 6484-52-2
RTECS: BR9050000
HYDROGENATED TALLOW AMINE
CAS: 61788-45-2
HYDROTREATED MINERAL OIL DISTILLATE
CAS: 64742-52-5
RTECS: PY8035000
Hazards
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: MILD IRRITATION. INHALATION:
TOXIC, MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
First Aid
First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/RUNNING WATER. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER.
WASH IMMEDIATELY W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
RESTORE & SUPPORT BREATHING AS NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL C ASES.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER. KEEP UPWIND.
PREVENT CONTAMINATION W/OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS THAT MAY CAUSE
POSSIBLE EXPLOSION OF THE ENTIRE MASS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSIVE HAZARD IF HEATED UNDER
CONFINEMENT THAT ALLOWS PRESSURE BUILDUP. UPON HEATING GIVES OFF
TOXIC GASES OF NITROGEN OXIDES.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF HEAT/IGNITION. SWEEP INTO A
NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA
W/BUILDING MADE OF NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL EQUIPPED W/AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER SYSTEM. PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE
SEPARATE FROM OTHER CHEMICALS & COMBUS TIBLE MATERIALS. DON'T
STORE >129F. STORE UNDER DRY CONDITIONS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATORS SHOULD BE USED WHEN THE WORK
SITUATION WARRANTS ITS USE.
Ventilation:GENERAL EXHAUST IN THE WORKPLACE & AREA.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:=210.C, 410.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=169.6C, 337.3F
pH:5.4
Solubility in Water:118 G/100G WATER
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO LIGHT TAN, CRYSTALLINE SOLID, ODORLESS
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEATING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, NITROGEN OXIDES
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Other Information
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