Safety Data Sheet
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Identification
Product Name:
Ammonium Nitrate
Catalog Number:
Company:
A015
Caisson Laboratories
Address:
836 South 100 East, Smithfield, UT 84335
Telephone:
Fax:
435.755.7615
435.755.7617
Emergency Contact:
CHEMTREC 800.424.9300 (703.527.3887)
Recommended Use:
For Laboratory Use Only
Restrictions On Use:
This product is intended for research and laboratory use only. This product is not to be used as human or
animal therapeutics, cosmetics, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives, or as household chemicals.
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Hazard(s) Identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture
GHS Classification:
H272 - Oxidizing solids (Category 3)
H315 - Skin irritation (Category 2)
H319 - Eye irritation (Category 2A)
H335 - Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Respiratory system (Category 3)
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Signal Word:
Warning
Hazard Statements
H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H315 - Causes skin irritation.
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
P261 - Avoid breathing dust.
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Pictograms:
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
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Synonyms:
Formula:
Nitric Acid, Ammonium Salt
NH4NO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol):
CAS Number:
EC Number:
80.04
6484-52-2
231-818-8
Component
Concentration (%)
Classification
Ammonium Nitrate
95 - 100
Ox. Sol. 3; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2A; STOT SE 3; H272,
H315, H319, H335
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First-Aid Measures
General advice:
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of dangerous area.
Route of Exposure
If swallowed:
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek
medical advice.
In case of skin contact:
Wash area thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing. Seek
medical attention if irritation persists.
In case of eye contact:
Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids should be held
away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
If inhaled:
Safely remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, ensure clear
airway and give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
See section 2 and/or section 11
Recommendation for immediate medical care and special treatment needed:
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No data available.
Fire-Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Use extinguishing media
suitable for surrounding fire.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
Additional Information:
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May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions.
No data available.
Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures:
Use personal protection recommended in Section
8. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust, vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental precautions:
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Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
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Methods and material for containment and cleanup:
Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid dust formation. Carefully sweep
up and remove. Place material in a dry container and cover. Remove from the area. Flush spill area with water. Do not let product enter
drains
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Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid dust formation and aerosols. Avoid incompatible
substances. Provide adequate ventilation where dust is formed keep away from heat and sources of ignition. No smoking. Wash
thoroughly after use.
Conditions for safe storage:
Keep in a tightly closed container and store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Protect from
moisture. Product is hygroscopic.
Recommended storage temperature:
Incompatibilities:
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Room temperature
Reducing agents, Powdered metals, Strong acids.
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
OSHA Permissable Exposure Limits (PELs):
ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs):
Engineering controls:
No data available.
No data available.
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended. Handle in accordance to general industrial
hygiene and safety practice.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection:
Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles. Have eye-washing facilities readily available where eye
contact can occur.
Skin protection:
Wear protective gloves.
Respiratory protection:
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95
respirator.
Body protection:
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Wear lab coat, gown, or coveralls to protect from exposure.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
pH:
Clear Colorless to White Crystals
4.5 - 6.0 at 80.40 g/L at 25˚C (77˚F)
Solubility:
Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity:
Melting Range:
Odor:
1.72
170˚C
No data available.
Odor Threshold:
Viscosity:
No data available.
No data available.
Relative Density:
1.72 g/cm3 at 20˚C (68˚F)
Evaporation Rate:
No data available.
Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range:
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210˚C (410˚F)
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Flash Point:
No data available.
Flammability (Solid, gas):
No data available.
Flammability Upper/Lower Limits:
No data available.
Partition Coefficient: n-octanol/water:
Vapor Density:
No data available.
Vapor Pressure:
No data available.
Auto-ignition Temperature:
No data available.
Decomposition Temperature:
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No data available.
Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity:
No data available.
Chemical stability:
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Possibilities of hazardous reactions:
Conditions to avoid:
No data available.
Heat, shock, flame, dust generation, incompatibles.
Incompatible materials:
Reducing agents, Powdered metals, Strong acids.
Hazardous decomposition products:
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No data available.
Ammonia, nitrogen oxides.
Toxicological Information
Toxicity:
LD50 (Oral-Rat)(mg/kg): 2217
Carcinogenicity
NTP:
No
IARC:
No
OSHA:
No
Reproductive toxicity:
No data available.
Symptoms associated with overexposure:
Gastrointestinal disturbance, blood disorders .
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure:
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure:
Target Organs:
NIOSH/RTECS:
12
No data available.
Stomach
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure:
Routes of entry:
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.
No data available.
Inhalation
BR9050000
Ecological Information
Toxicity:
No data available.
Persistance and degradability:
Bioaccumulative potential:
Mobility in soil:
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
Results of PBT and vPvB: PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted.
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Other adverse effects:
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No data available.
Disposal Considerations
Disposal of Product:
Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental
regulations.
Disposal of Packaging:
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Dispose of as unused product.
Transport Information
DOT (US)
Proper Shipping Name:
UN/NA number:
AMMONIUM NITRATE
1942
Class:
5.1
Packaging group:
III
Hazard Label:
Oxidizer
Reportable Quantity (RQ):
Poison Inhalation Hazard:
IMDG
Proper Shipping Name:
UN number:
1942
AMMONIUM NITRATE
Class:
5.1
Packaging group:
III
Hazard Label:
Oxidizer
III
Hazard Label:
Oxidizer
IATA
Proper Shipping Name:
UN Number:
15
1942
AMMONIUM NITRATE
Class:
5.1
Packaging group:
Regulatory Information
TSCA:
Listed
SARA Title III
Section 302 (EHS) Ingredients:
Section 313 Ingredients:
No
No
Section 304 (EHS/CERCLA) Ingredients:
Section 311/312 Hazard:
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No
Reactivity Hazard, Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard.
Other Information
HMIS Rating
Health hazard:
2
Chronic health hazard:
Flammability:
*
0
Physical hazard:
1
NFPA Rating
Health hazard:
Fire hazard:
Reactivity:
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2
0
1
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Special Hazard:
Further information:
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All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. It shall be the user's responsibility
to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this SDS is based on
technical data judged to be reliable, Caisson Laboratories, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the
information contained herein.
Revision Date:
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13 Jan, 2017
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