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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1.1. Product identifier

PRODUCT NAME : - AMMONIUM NITRATE ,
- ORANGE LABEL,
- BLUE LABEL,
- TCO
EC number : 229-347-8
CAS number : 6484-52-2
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the : Preparation of mining compounds, manufacture of chemical products
substance or mixture and uses (For more information please refer to our technical information sheet)
advised against
1.3. Details of the supplier of the
safety data sheet
Name : MAXAM TAN
Address : Chemin des soldats S/N
FR-62670 Mazingarbe
Telephone number : +33 (0)3 21 72 84 44
Telefax number : +33 (0)3 21 72 82 98
E-mail : [email protected]
1.4. Emergency telephone number : +44(0)1865 407333
ORFILA (France) : +33 (0)1 45 42 59 59

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1. Classification of the substance

or mixture
MOST IMPORTANT HAZARDS
Adverse human health effects : Causes serious eye irritation.
A high level of dusts causes irritation of throat and cough
Ingestion in large quantities may cause gastric disorders (even
methemoglobinemia in babies)
Environmental effects : In case of large accidental release, may cause an eutrophication of surface water,
or eventually a contamination of the subsurface water
Physical and chemical hazards
- Fire or explosion : May intensify fire; oxidiser.
When exposed to high temperatures, these fertilisers can melt and decompose,
releasing toxic by-products (NOx, NH3)
May detonate when mixed with organic or reducing materials (see chapter 10)
May feed a combustion even in the absence of air
May decompose or explode if two of the three following criteria are met : heat, great
containment, contamination (in particular by organic materials)
Classification of the product : According to CLP regulation, this product is classified as :
Ox. Sol. 3 ; H272
Eye Irrit. 2 ; H319
According to European regulations (67/548/EEC & 1999/45/EC), this product is
classified as :
O; R8
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (continued)

Xi; R36
2.2. Label elements
• Hazard pictograms

• Signal words : Warning

• Hazard statements : H272 : May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.
• Precautionary statements
- Prevention : P210 : Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P220 : Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.
P264 : Wash thoroughly after handling.
P280 : Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- Response : P305+P351+P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370+P378 :
In case of fire: Use large quantities of water for extinction.
2.3. Other hazards : None, to our knowledge

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

SUBSTANCE :
Common chemical name : : Ammonium nitrate > 98 %
CAS : : 6484-52-2
EINECS : : 229-347-8
Further information : : Total combustible materials in the form of carbon : < 0.2 %

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1. Description of first aid measures

General : Showers and eye fountains near the workplace
Inhalation : Move the affected person away from the contaminated area and into the fresh air
- Decomposition gas :
Move the affected person away from the contaminated area
Make the affected person rest and keep at warm
Give artificial respiration if necessary
Place under medical observation ( Risk of causing lung oedema. )
Skin contact : Remove all contaminated clothing and footwear
Rinse with plenty of water
In case of redness or irritation, consult a doctor
Eye contact : Rinse immediately and thoroughly, pulling the eyelids well away from the eye (15
minutes minimum)
If irritation persists, consult an eye specialist

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES (continued)

Ingestion : Give water to drink

Never attempt to induce vomiting
Consult a doctor
4.2. Most important symptoms and : Headaches
effects, both acute and delayed Nausea
Vomiting
Drowsiness
On ingestion in large quantities : Methaemoglobinaemia (in babies)
4.3. Indication of any immediate : No immediate medical care or specific treatment identified
medical attention and special
treatment needed

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1. Moyens d’extinction

Suitable extinguishing media : Large quantities of water
Not suitable extinguishing media : Foam
Sand
5.2. Special hazards arising from the : Non flammable but oxidizing product :
substance or mixture May feed a combustion even in the absence of air
During combustion :
Harmful or toxic vapours are released
May decompose or explode if two of the three following criteria are met : heat, great
containment, contamination (in particular by organic materials)
5.3. Advice for fire-fighters : Do not breathe fumes
Keep upwind
Ventilation
Avoid all contact with :
- hydrocarbons.
- combustible materials
Do not flush down sewers
Do not attempt to fight the fire without suitable protective equipment :
- Combined respiratory protective device with a polyvalent filter
For any intervention in a smoke filled building :
- Self-contained breathing apparatus

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1. Personal precautions, protective : For non-first aid workers:

equipment and emergency No smoking
procedures Do not breathe dust
In case of important spillage :
Clear the danger area
For first aid workers:
Do not attempt to fight the fire without suitable protective equipment
For further information refer to section 8 "Exposure controls/personal protection"

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (continued)

6.2. Environmental precautions : Do not allow product to spread into the environment
Do not discharge into drains and / or rivers
Do not mix with :
- sawdust
- combustible materials
- organic materials
6.3. Methods and material for
containment and cleaning up
- Containment : Gather mechanically the product and pack up the non contaminated product
- Cleaning/decontamination : : Wash contaminated area with large amounts of water
- Disposal : Dispose of contaminated materials in accordance with current regulations
6.4 Reference to other sections : For disposal of contaminated materials refer to sections 8 &13

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Technical measures : Avoid any contamination, heating source, heating under containment
Carreful cleaning of the handling gear and of all equipment before repair
Precautions : Do not breathe dust
Avoid any direct contact with the product
( See heading 8)
Hygienic measures : : Always wash your hands after handling the product
7.2. Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
Technical measures : Practice good housekeeping
Conform to current legislation, regulations and orders ( See headings 13 & 15)
Do not store contaminated product
No naked lights. No smoking
Storage conditions
- Recommended : Store :
- away from any source of heat
- away from any source of ignition
- away from incompatible materials
- in a cool, well-ventilated area
- away from direct sunlight
- protected from humidity
Incompatible materials : Common metals
Combustible materials
( See heading 10)
Packaging materials
- Recommended : Plastic materials
Glass
Stainless steel
- Not suitable : : Zinc
Copper and its alloys

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE (continued)

7.3. Specific end use(s) : No particular final use identified

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1. Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits
- France : Dust without specific effect :
Inhalable dust - VME : 5 mg/m³
Total dust - VME : 10 mg/m³
DNEL/PNEC : Workers :
DNEL(long term / oral): Not applicable.
DNEL(long term / dermal) : 21.3 mg/kg/day
DNEL(long term / inhalation): 37.6 mg/m³
Général population :
DNEL(long term / oral) : 12.8 mg/kg/day
DNEL(long term / dermal) : 12.8 mg/kg/day
DNEL(long term / inhalation): 11.1 mg/m³
8.2. Exposure controls
Engineering measures : Ensure good ventilation of the work station
Do not breathe dust
Personal protective equipment
- Respiratory protection : In case of dust production :
Suitable anti-dust mask
In case of thermic decomposition :
Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Hand protection : Protective gloves
- Eye protection : Safety goggles

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1. Information on basic physical

and chemical properties
Physical state : Granular or prills (pearls)
Solid ( hygroscopic )
Colour : white
Odour : None
Odour threshold : Not determined.
pH : >= 4.5 (Aqueous solution - 10 %)
Specific temperatures
- Melting : 169.6 °C (1013 hPa)
- Boiling : > 210 °C (Decomposes).
Flammability characteristics

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (continued)

- Flash point : Not applicable

Evaporation rate : Not determined.
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not flammable
Explosion properties : : See heading 5
Explosive limits in air
- Lower : Not determined.
- Upper : Not determined.
Vapour pressure : Negligible.
Vapour density (air = 1) : Not determined.
Relative density (water = 1) : : 1.72 (20 °C)
Apparent specific gravity : : 640 - 830 kg/m³
Solubility
- in water : > 100 g/l (20 °C)
Octanol/water partition coefficient : Not applicable (inorganic substance)
Auto-ignition temperature : Not determined.
Decomposition temperature : Not determined.
Viscosity : Not applicable.
Explosive properties : Not determined.
Oxidizing properties : : Oxidizing material according to EEC criteria.
9.2. Further information : No information available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1. Reactivity : May intensify fire; oxidiser.

May feed a combustion even in the absence of air
10.2 Chemical stability : Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use
10.3. Possibility of hazardous : May detonate when mixed with organic or reducing materials
reactions
10.4. Conditions to avoid : Avoid any contamination, heating source, heating under containment
10.5. Incompatible materials : - organic materials (fuels, hydrocarbons)
- reducing materials in general (metallic powders, hot carbon, phosphorus, sulphur)
- concentrated acids and strong bases
- copper salts
- oxidizing materials (hypochlorites, perchlorates, chromates, nitrites,
permanganates)
10.6. Hazardous decomposition : Nitrogen oxides & Ammonia (> 170 °C)
products

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1. Information on toxicological

effects

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (continued)

Acute toxicity : LD 50 oral (Rat) : 2950 mg/kg (OECD 401)

LD 50 skin (Rat) : > 5000 mg/kg (OCDE 402)
LC 50 inhalation (rat) : > 88.8 mg/l
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not irritating (OECD 404)
Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye irritation. (OECD 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitization : Does not cause sensitization (OECD 429)
(results obtained by read-across)
Germ cell mutagenicity : Negative (OECD 471 & 476)
(results obtained by read-across)
Carcinogenicity : Taking account of the data available, the classification criteria have not been
fulfilled.
(results obtained by read-across)
Reproductive toxicity : Taking account of the data available, the classification criteria have not been
fulfilled.
NOAEL, oral (rat) /28 days : >= 1500 mg/kg/d (OECD 422)
(results obtained by read-across)
STOT-single exposure : A high level of dusts causes irritation of throat, cough and difficulties in breathing
STOT-repeated exposure : Taking account of the data available, the classification criteria have not been
fulfilled.
NOAEL, oral (rat) /28 days : >= 1500 mg/kg/d (OECD 422)
(results obtained by read-across)
Aspiration hazard : Not applicable

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1. Toxicity : EC 50 (Daphnia : Daphnia magna) : 555 mg/l

LC 50 (Fish : Cyprinus carpio) / 48 h : 74-102 mg/l
EC 50 (Freshwater algae: Scenedesmus quadricuba) : 83 mg/l
12.2. Persistence and degradability : Nitrogen and its various forms follow the nitrification / denitrification natural cycle
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential : Not applicable
12.4. Mobility in soil : NO3- is mobile, NH4+ is adsorbed on soil particles
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB : Not applicable
assessment
12.6. Other adverse effects : In case of large accidental release, may cause an eutrophication of surface water,
or eventually a contamination of the subsurface water

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1. Waste treatment methods

WASTE FROM PRODUCT
Destruction/Disposal : In case of contaminated product :
Consult supplier for specific recommandations or entrust to a licensed facility
CONTAMINATED PACKAGING

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS (continued)

Decontamination/cleaning : : Completely empty the bags and clean with water if necessary
Destruction/disposal : Conform to current legislation, regulations and orders
Reuse or recycle following washing

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1 UN number : 1942

14.2. UN proper shipping name : AMMONIUM NITRATE
14.3. Transport hazard class(es) : 5.1
14.4. Packing group : III
14.5. Environmental hazards : Marine pollutant : NO
14.6. Special precautions for user : No particular precaution taken has been identified
14.7. Transport in bulk according to : No information available
Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC
Code
Further information :
Land transportation :
- Rail/road (RID/ADR) : : Hazard identification number : 50
Labelling : 5.1
Classification code : O2
Inland waterways : : Labelling : 5.1
Classification code : O2
Sea (IMO/IMDG) : : Labelling : 5.1
Emergency schedule (FS) : F-H, S-Q
Air (ICAO-IATA) : : Labelling : Oxidizer

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1. Safety, health and Europe :

environmental regulations/legislation
specific for the substance or mixture
: Directive 2003/105/EC amending Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of
major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances (so said "Seveso II"),
Annex I, Part I : facilities holding more than 350 tons are concerned
France :
: Storage: can be covered by section 1330 of the List of Classified Installations
above 100 tonnes
Order no 89-3 of 3 January 1989 sets the limit for ammonium nitrate in water
intended for human consumption: 50 mg/l of NO3- and 0.1 mg/l of NH4+
15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment : A chemical safety evaluation has been carried out by the supplier for the
substance.

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16. OTHER INFORMATION

R phrases text of § 2/3 : R8 : Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R36 : Irritating to eyes.
H phrases text of § 2/3 : H272 : May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.
Bibliography references : European Chemicals Bureau (ECB)
IUCLID (International Uniform Chemical Information Data Base)
* Update : This sheet was updated (refer to the date at the top of this page)
This sheet has been entirely revised (modifications not signalled) according to
regulation EC no. 453-2010

This sheet complements the technical sheets but does not replace them. The information given is based on our knowledge of the
product, at the time of publication and is given in good faith.
In addition, the attention of the user is drawn to the possible risk incurred by using the product for any other use than that for which
it was intended.
In no way does this exempt the user from knowing and applying all the regulations controlling his activity. He alone will take on the
responsibility for taking the precautions involved when using the product.
The aim of all the mandatory regulations mentioned is to help the user to fulfil his obligations regarding the use of hazardous
products.

This information must not be considered exhaustive. It does not exempt the user from his responsibility to ensure that other
obligations than those mentioned could apply relating to the storage and use of the product.

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