Product ID:AMMONIUM NITRATE - INDUSTRIAL GRADE
MSDS Date:03/09/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKPYW

NITROCHEM CORP.

1 BROCKCHEM ROAD
MAITLAND, ON
US

Emergency Phone: 613-348-3990

Info Phone: (613)348-3681

Preparer: HEALTH/SAFETY ASSISTANT

Cage: TO811

NITROCHEM CORP.

681 MAITLAND, ON 29624 US

Telephone: (613)348-3681

Cage: TO811

AMMONIUM NITRATE

CAS: 6484-52-2

RTECS: BR9050000

CLAY

CAS: 1332-58-7

RTECS: GF1670500

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

GALORYL ATH OR 1-HEPTADECANECARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS: 57-11-4

RTECS: WI2800000

MINERAL OIL

CAS: 67254-74-4

HYDROGENATED TALLOW AMINE

CAS: 61788-45-2

HYDROTREATED MINERAL OIL DISTILLATE OR HYDROTREATED HEAVY

CAS: 64742-52-5

RTECS: PY8035000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: 5300 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT WITH SKIN MAY CAUSE MILD
IRRITATIONS. INDIVIDUALS MAY BE EXPOSED TO NITROGEN OXIDES DUE TO
DECOMPOSITION TO NH4NO3 AT HIGH TEMPERATURES. THIS IS A TOXIC GAS
WHICH CAN QUICKLY CAUSE ACUTE RESPI RATORY PROBLEMS. ACUTE/CHRONIC:
SLIGHT IRRITANT, ALLERGEN, INHALATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN AS A
CARCINOGEN. TOXIC HAZARD RATING (SAX)
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, ALLERGEN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE
PARTY.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH TEMPERED RUNNING WATER.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN CONTACT: FLUSH WITH TEMPERED WATER.
WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION: REM OVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE AND/OR SUPPORT BREATHING
AS NEEDED. INGESTION: SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER IN EARY STAGES OF
FIRE. KEEP UPWIND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS IS AN OXIDIZING AGENT WHICH SUPPORTS
COMBUSTION AND IS AN EXPLOSIVE HAZARD IF HEATED UNDER CONFINEMENT.

Spill Release Procedures:REPORT ALL SPILLS IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE SOURCES
OF HEAT OR IGNITION. SWEEP SPILL INTO A NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA WITH
BUILDING MADE OF NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC
SPRINKER SYSTEM. PREVENT ENTRAPMENT OF NH4NO3 BY ELIMINATING FLOOR
DRAINS AND DEPRESSIONS. PROTECT C ONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE SEPARATE FROM OTHER CHEMICALS AND COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:SEE CODE FOR STORAGE OF NH4NO3 NFPA 490 AND 495. DO
NOT STORE ABOVE 54C (129F). STORE UNDER DRY CONDITIONS. A POSSIBLE
EXPLOSIVE HAZARD WHEN CONTAMINATED WITH MANY OTHER MATERIALS.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE WHEN THE WORK SITUATION WARRANTS ITS USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WORKPLACE AND
STORAGE AREA.
Protective Gloves:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE
Other Protective Equipment:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Work Hygienic Practices:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:=210.C, 410.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=169.6C, 337.3F
pH:5.4
Solubility in Water:118G/100G H20
Appearance and Odor:SOLID ODOURLESS GRANULE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID UNITENTIONAL CONTACT WITH DIESEL
OIL. MANY POWDERED METALS REACT VIOLENTLY OR EXPLOSIVELY WITH FUSED
NH4NO3 BELOW 200C AS FOLLOWS: AL, SB, BI, CD, CR, CO, CU, FE, PB,
MG, MN, N
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR DISCHARGE FOLLOW FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, STATE
OR MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE LOCAL: SLIGHT IRRITANT, ALLERGEN,
INHALATION. ACUTE SYSTEMIC: NO INFORMATION. CHRONIC LOCAL: SLIGHT
IRRITANT, ALLERGEN, INHALATION. CHRONIC SYSTEMIC: NO INFORMATION.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: NOT A PPLICABLE. MUTAGENICITY: NOT
APPLICABLE. TERATOGENICITY. TOXICOLOGICALLY: LD50: 5300 MG/KG;
LC50: NOT AVAILABLE. SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: NOT APPLICABLE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:AQUATIC TOXICITY RATING: TLM 96, OVER 1000-100 PPM.
PROVISIONAL LIMIT: WATER AND SOIL: 45 MG/L (AS N03)

Transport Information:DOT: OXIDIZER. LABEL: OXIDIZER. DOT CLASS:
OXIDIZER.

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Federal Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.