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According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier
Product trade names [identification codes]:
Product trade name
AMMONIUM NITRATE N 33,5 prilled
AMMONIUM NITRATE N 33,5 granulated
Product code
2604737
2606226
EC FERTILISER
Type of EC fertiliser: Inorganic straight primary nutrient fertilisers. Nitrogenous fertilisers.
Type designation: Ammonium nitrate N 33,5.
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses: Surface spreading or incorporation at open field and greenhouse crops fertilization. Fertilization
of amenities: parks, public lawns, sport fields, golf courses.
Uses advised against: None.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer: Petrokemija Plc, Fertilizer Company. www.petrokemija.hr
Adress: Aleja Vukovar 4, 44320 Kutina, Croatia
Telephone number: +385 44 647 122
E-mail address of responsible person for SDS: [email protected]
1.4. Emergency telephone numbers
Single European emergency call number: 112
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: Oxidising solid 3, H272.
2.2. Label elements
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statement: May intensify fire, oxidiser.
Precautionary statements:
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.
Keep/store away from clothing/ chemically unstable materials/combustible materials.
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustible materials.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
In case of fire: use water for extinction.
Supplemental information on the label:
„Acquisition, possession or use by the general public is restricted.“
2.3. Other hazards
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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2. Mixtures
Description of mixture: Uniform mixture, containing more than 90 % of ammonium nitrate as the main
ingredient mixed with dolomite and not more than 0.2 % total combustible/organic material calculated as carbon.
Substance
name
EC No /
CAS No
Index
No
Weight
content
(%)
Ammonium
nitrate
229-347-8
6484-52-2
None
95
Hazard Classification
Ox. Sol. 3, H272;
Eye Irrit. 2, H319
REACH registration number
01-2119490981-27-0048
See Section 16 for the full text of H statements declared.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
4.1.1. First aid instructions
General notes: medical help may be needed only for very sensitive people after repeated or prolonged contact
with the product.
After inhalation: remove from source of exposure to fresh air.
After skin contact: flush exposed area with tepid water followed by washing area with soap and water.
After eye contact: flush eyes with running water for at least 5 minutes, keeping eyelids open.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Eyes: redness and excessive tearing.
Inhalation: coughing, sore throat and shortness of breath.
Skin: redness, itching.
Chronic exposure: no data.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Decomposition of products containing nitrate may give off oxides of nitrogen (nitrous fumes, NOx, and nitrogen
oxides). Oxides of nitrogen are particularly toxic and the effects of their inhalation may be delayed and lead to
pulmonary oedema (fluid in the lung). Any person who has definitely inhaled oxides of nitrogen or ammonia gas
must be removed from the fumes, made to lie down in shade, kept warm and made to rest even though no
symptoms may be evident.
Apply artificial respiration only if breathing fails. Seek immediate medical help and keep the affected person
under medical supervision for at least 48 hours. Hospital treatment is preferred.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
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AN-based fertilizers are not combustible. The risk of fire depends on other general combustible materials, which
may be present, such as parts of handling equipment, the fuels, lubricants and hydraulic fluids used therein and
materials stored or used in the construction of the store or bays.
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5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Water.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Chemical extinguishers (dry or foam), steam, carbon dioxide. Do not use any
kind of smothering agents (this may cause the material to self-confine).
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
May produce toxic fumes and gases containing ammonia and oxides of nitrogen.
Ammonium nitrate melt can be generated in a fire involving solid ammonium nitrate. Hot material will cause
thermal and chemical burns to the skin.
High velocity projectiles can be generated in a fire when ammonium nitrate based fertilizer is confined in hollow
sections of equipment such as conveyor rollers and components of shovels.
When heated strongly under confined conditions ammonium nitrate based fertilizers can decompose violently
causing an explosion.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Fire fighting: Fight the fire from protected locations or the maximum effective distance. Prevent as much as
possible the run-off from the extinguishing water from entering municipal drains, so as to minimize
environmental impact.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear EN 137 Type 2 Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
with EN 136 mask. Properties of protective clothing to wear in case of fire are defined in EN 469.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
The main potential hazard concerning exposure for the fertilizer materials is with respect to nuisance dust. The
maximum threshold for exposure to nuisance dust is 10 mg/m3. Use personal protection equipment where
excessive levels of dust are present (see section 8.2). Accumulated deposits of contaminated dust, particularly
with organic materials can present decomposition and fire hazards.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Contain spillage from direct entering to environment or drains. Inform appropriate authority in case of accidental
contamination of watercourses, soil or air (see subsection 1.4.).
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
6.3.1. For containment
Collect immediately or isolate and cover with PE foil to protect granulated product and dust from spreading.
Avoid contamination as much as possible.
6.3.2. For cleaning
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Large spill: Wet the spillage and collect by mechanical means. Put collected material into clean and closed
container. Avoid generation of dust.
Small spill: Collect dry, put into clean and closed container. Clean up affected area and wash down with water to
avoid generation of dust. These materials should not be washed into water-courses or drains.. Re-use or dispose
according to national regulations.
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Clean Spillages: Clean spillages from conveyers; elevators and split bags can be collected and reworked.
6.4. Reference to other sections
For protective equipment see Section 8. For waste treatment see Section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Avoid heating of the product. Prevent heating under confinement. Forbid smoking, open fires, electrical heaters
with exposed radiant coils/filaments and naked flames (except when authorised for maintenance).
Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not eat or drink in work areas. Provide adequate
ventilation.
Avoid damaging the bags during handling e.g. by provision of adequate separation distances between stacks or by
preventing forks of the lifting equipment contacting (and thereby damaging) the next row of bags. Damaged
(filled) bags in storage should be removed from the stack in order to secure stack stability and prevent further
spillage.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures and storage conditions
Store in well ventilated, preferably covered storage area or storage building with exhaust ventilation; away from
incompatible materials, heat, moisture and direct sunlight. The recommended storage temperature is below 30 ºC.
These fertilizers should not be put into the store at a temperature above 55 °C. Where there is a need to exceed
this temperature a risk assessment should be carried out.
Clean the storage area before putting fertilizers into the store and when switching from one product to another.
Keep equipment, walls and floors (including all passageways and open spaces) clean and free from contaminants
at all times. Hollow shafts and sections should be avoided on equipment in service with fertilizers wherever
possible. Vehicles, fork-lift trucks and mechanical shovels should not be allowed access to any store unless free
from oil and fuel leaks and should be carefully maintained to that end. Do not park vehicles in any storage
building/area other than for the purpose of loading or unloading and do not leave their engines running.
Non-fertilizer products should be separated by means of a fire-fighting barrier. Materials, which are thermally
stable and known to be non-reactive with AN (e.g. DAP, sodium nitrate, limestone and calcium ammonium
nitrate) may be stored in the same storage area as the fertilizer. If urea is stored in the same building as AN-based
fertilizers, arrange the storage so that they cannot contaminate or affect each other in the event of a fire. Do not
store fertilizers in the vicinity of explosives.
Ensure no stack or hip is closer than one metre to the roof support beam or light fittings. The stack should be
constructed so that each stack has one passageway wide enough to provide vehicular access to facilitate
dismantling in the event of an emergency. Fertilizers should not be stored with any non-fertilizer products in the
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Stores should be adequately equipped with fire-fighting equipment which should include:
 A fire water supply via a typical water hydrant from a piped supply or a reservoir,
 A standard water supply capable of reaching all parts of the storage area, or an adequate supply of water
extinguishers for fighting initial outbreaks of fire,
 Chemical extinguishers for fires on equipment where fertilizers are not directly involved.
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Construct the buildings from not-readily combustible materials such as brick, concrete or steel. Plain/common
wood or other combustible materials should not be used. Laminated or similar fire resistant wood, may be used in
the construction of beams provided they do not come into direct contact with the product and a fire assessment
confirms their safe use. Floors should be of non-readily combustible material such as concrete (preferably without
bitumen joints or surface coating) or highly filled asphalt (typical grade 6-12% bitumen).
Outside storage (when the storage area is not protected by walls and a roof):
The product should be protected from direct sunlight e.g. by white plastic sheeting. This can best be achieved by
resting the sheet on a single layer of pallets above the stack. The layer of pallets provides a thermal insulating
effect. To store the first layer of packages on pallets to prevent damage from ground projections and to minimise
water ingress from surface water. It is generally recommended that ammonium nitrate fertilizers should not be
stored in bulk outdoors.
Storage areas should be protected against unauthorised access.e.g. by means of a fence. Warnings against
unauthorised entry should be posted.
Packaging materials: polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene/polyethylene (PP/PE) bags.
Manufacturer’s recommendations pertaining to safe storage:
The maximum height of the stack is determined by packaging type:
 bags up to 50 kg: vertical stack of bags up to 2m,
 bags on palletes: 2 palletes in a vertical stack max.,
 big-bags up to 500 kg: 3 bags in a vertical stack max.,
 big-bags up to 1000 kg: 2 bags in a vertical stack max.
The maximum height of the stack should take into account stack stability, bag strength and safe handling when
loading and unloading. The maximum stack size should be in conformity with the applicable national legislation
for the particular mean of packing and storaging.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
None.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
8.1.1. Occupational exposure limits
No occupational exposure limits proscribed for this mixture or any component of the mixture. The main potential
hazard concerning exposure for the AN based fertilizers is with respect to nuisance dust. Exposure limit value for
nuisance dust is 10 mg/m3.
8.1.2. DNEL/PNEC values
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DNELs for workers
DNELs for the general
population
Exposure
route
21.3 mg/kg bw/day
12.8 mg/kg bw/day
Dermal
Oral
37.6 mg/m³
11.1 mg/m³
Inhalation
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PNECs - Ammonium nitrate, EC No 229-347-8
PNEC exposure route
Assessment factor (AF)
PNEC freshwater: 0.45 mg/l
1000
PNEC marinewater: 0.045 mg/l
10000
PNEC water (intermittent): 4.5 mg/l
100
PNEC sewage treatment plant: 18 mg/l
10
Remark
Extrapolation method: assessment factor.
8.2. Exposure controls
Prevent generation of dust. Provide adequate ventilation in work and storage areas.
8.2.1. Key details of workers exposure control
Eye/face protection: Chemical safety goggles or full face shield (EN 166).
Skin protection: Protective clothing (EN ISO 13982) and footwear (EN 13832, EN ISO 20347), impervious
chemical resistant safety gloves (EN 374).
Respiratory protection: Half-mask for dust/particles (EN 149) or half-mask (EN 140) with filter type P1 or
FFP1 for dust (EN 143).
Use of PPE is usually considered as the last resort to control risks, in existing community legislation on
occupational health. PPE should be used in conjunction with other control measures such as process design (e.g.
level of containment, closed process, local extraction), product design (e.g. low dust grades), workplace (dilution
ventilation) or work method (automation). PPE should be used as additional RMM when other measures are
insufficient to guarantee control of risks or, as sole RMM in particular cases (e.g. short term low frequency
activities such as cleaning and maintenance, installation of new equipment or manual spraying outside industrial
settings, or use by professionals).
8.2.2. Environmental exposure controls
Do not release into water-courses or drains. For accidental release see section 6.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Property
Unit
Value
Reference
Appearance
White or grey granules or
prills
Temperature 20 C, pressure 1013 hPa.
Odour
Odourless
Temperature 20 C, pressure 1013 hPa.
No data
Study scientifically unjustified.
>4.5
pH water solution (10g/100ml)
ppm
Odour threshold
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Melting point / freezing point
C
170
Ammonium nitrate 1013 hPa.
Initial boiling point and boiling
range
C
No data
Test is unjustified because the product
decomposes before boiling.
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C
No data
Test is relevant only for liquids.
Evaporation rate
No data
Study scientifically unjustified.
Flammability
Non flammable
Ammonium nitrate.
Flash point
Upper/lower flammability or
explosive limits
%
Non flammable
Ammonium nitrate.
Vapour pressure
Pa
No data
Vapour pressure at room temperature is
considered negligible.
Vapour density
No data
Vapour density at room temperature is
considered negligible.
Relative density
No data
Study scientifically unjustified.
> 100
Ammonium nitrate in water at 20 °C.
No data
The test is unjustified, the substance is
inorganic.
g/l
Solubility(ies)
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature
C
Not sensitive to self ignition.
Temperatures between room
temperature and melting point.
Decomposition temperature
C
≥ 200
Ammonium nitrate
Viscosity
mPa s No data
Explosive properties
Not classified as an
explosive.
See section 16.3
Oxidising properties
Oxidising solids.
See section 2.1.
9.2. Other information
Hygroscopic material.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Galvanised items such as sheeting, vents and girders should be avoided in the storage warehouses construction
where zinc is known to react with the ammonium nitrate, which is present in the fertilizer. See section 10.5.
10.2. Chemical stability
The mixture is stable under predicted storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
10.3. Posibility of hazardous reactions
Posibility of explosion when products are heated in containment. In contact with strong bases, gaseous ammonia
and nitrogen oxides can develop.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
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10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong acids and bases, chlorates, chlorides, chromates, nitrates, permanganates, metal powder of copper, nickel,
zinc and their alloys.
Compatibility with various fertiliser materials:
Sulphur (elemental): Incompatible. Sulphur is combustible and can react with nitrates e.g. NH4NO3, KNO3 and
NaNO3.
Urea, NPK/NP/NK (urea based): Incompatible. Mixture will quickly become wet and absorb moisture resulting
in the formation of liquid or slurry. There could also be safety implications.
Ammonium sulphate nitrate: Limited compatibility. Consider the safety implications regarding the detonability
of the blend (AN/AS mixtures) and legislative implications.
Ammonium sulphate: Limited compatibility. Consider the safety implications regarding the detonability of the
blend (AN/AS mixtures) the impact of free acid and organic impurities, if present and legislative implications.
Potassium chloride, NPK/NP/NK (AN based): Limited compatibility. Consider the possibility of self-sustaining
decomposition and the overall level of oil coating.
Calcium nitrate (fertilizer grade): Limited compatibility. Due to the hygroscopic behaviour of both products the
type of stabilisation of the ammonium nitrate based fertiliser could influence the storage properties.
Acidulated rock pfosphate, Single-triple super phosphate: Limited compatibility. If free acid is present it
could cause a very slow decomposition of AN, affecting, for example, the packaging
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Ammonium nitrate decomposes when heated to well above its melting point releasing ammonia, nitric acid
vapour and toxic oxides of nitrogen.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Information on toxicological effects are based on the product (mixture) toxicological studies results and on the
main component, ammonium nitrate, toxicological information.
11.1.1. Acute toxicity
The mixture is not classified. Justification: The main component ammonium nitrate does not have to be classified
for acute oral, dermal and inhalatory toxicity, as all LD50/LC50 values are above the highest value used in
classification.
Test
material
Ammonium
nitrate
CAS No
6484-52-2
Exposure
route
Method
Species
Effect dose
Results/
Remarks
Reference
Inhalation
No data
No data
No data
Non toxic
ICI International
(1985)
Oral
OECD 401 Rat (Wistar)
LD50: 2950
mg/kg bw
Non toxic
Hazleton (1981)
Dermal
OECD 402
Rat (SpragueDawley rat)
LD50: >5000
Non toxic
mg/kg bw
Merkel, D.J.
(2000)
11.1.2. Irritation
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The mixture is not classified. Justification: BCOP Test - OECD Guideline 437/EU Method B.47 and Eye
irritation test - OECD Guideline 405/EU-Method B.5.
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Test material CAS No
Exposure
route
Method
Species
Results/
Remarks
Reference
Ammonium
Mixture
nitrate N 33,5
Eye
OECD 405/
Method B.5.
New Zealand
No data
rabbit
Not irritating
See key reference (2)
Ammonium
nitrate
6484-52-2
Respiratory tract
No data
No data
No data
Not irritating
See key reference (2)
Ammonium
nitrate
6484-52-2
Skin
OECD 404
Rabbit
No data
Not irritating
J.R. Jones (1983)
Effect dose
11.1.3. Corrosivity
The mixture is not classified. Justification: available ammonioum nitrate eye and skin irritation studies (OECD
Guideline 404), ammonium nitrate N 33,5 testing results (OECD Guideline 405/ EU method B.5.).
11.1.4. Sensitization
The mixture is not classified. Justification: Reliable studies with all inorganic nitrate substances (read-across from
supporting substance, structural analogue or surrogate) show no skin sensitisation. No reliable study is available
for respiratory system sensitisation.
Test
material
CAS No
Exposure
route
Method
Species
Effect dose
Results/
Remarks
Reference
Nitric acid,
ammonium
calcium salt
15245-12-2
Skin
OECD 429,
EU Method
B.42
Mouse
(CBA)
No data
Not
sensitising
C.G.M.BeerensHeijnen (2010)
11.1.5. Repeated dose toxicity
The mixture is not classified. Justification: OECD Guideline 422, OECD Guideline 412, Ammonium nitrate
2010-09-20 CSR-PI-5.2.6
11.1.6. Carcinogenicity
The mixture is not classified. Justification: There is no evidence on the carcinogenicity of ammonium nitrate salts.
11.1.7. Mutagenicity
The mixture is not classified. Justification: There is no evidence on the mutagenicity of nitrate salts.
Test
material
CAS No
Exposure
route
Method
Species
Effect dose
Results/
Remarks
Reference
Potassium
nitrate
7757-79-1
Cells
Ames test
Mouse
lymphoma
No data
Negative
C.M. VerspeekRip (2010)
11.1.8. Toxicity for reproduction
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The mixture and the components are not classified. There is no evidence on the reproductive toxicity of nitrate
salts.
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Test
material
CAS No
Exposure
route
Method
Species
Effect dose
Results/
Remarks
Reference
Potassium
nitrate
7757-79-1
Oral
OECD
422
Rat
(Wistar)
NOAEL: ≥1500
mg/kg bw/day
No effects/
read-across KNO3
Product Safety
Labs (2002b)
For symptoms see subsection 4.2.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
The product is not classified as hazardous for the environment.
12.1. Toxicity
Because of the low toxicity of ammonium nitrate towards aquatic organisms and regulation within several
European/National Laws, an environmental exposure and risk assessment for ammonium nitrate is not considered
necessary. Remark: European standard for nitrates maximum concentration in runing water is 50 mg/l.
Short-term aquatic acute toxicity
Aquatic/
terrestrial
organisms
Effect dose
Results/
Remarks
Reference
Freshwater
static
Fish
Cyprinus carpio
LC50 (48 h):
447 mg/l
No effects
Dabrowska,
H., Sikora, H.
(1986)
No data
Freshwater
Invertebrates
Daphnia magna
EC50 (48 h):
490 mg/l
No effects/
read across
KNO3
Dowden, B.F.
and Bennett
H.J. (1965)
No data
Freshwater
Algae
EC10/LC10
(NOEC):
1700 mg/l
No effects/
read across
KNO3
Admiraal W.
(1977)
Results/
Remarks
Reference
Test material CAS No
Exposure
Method
route
Ammonium
nitrate
6484-52-2
No data
Potassium
nitrate
7757-79-1
Potassium
nitrate
7757-79-1
Long-term aquatic chronic toxicity
Test material CAS No
Exposure
Method
route
Aquatic/
terrestrial
organisms
Effect dose
Ammonium
nitrate
6484-52-2
No data
Saltwater
Invertebrates
Bullia digitalis
EC50 (7 d): 555 No effects
mg/l
Potassium
nitrate
7757-79-1
No data
Saltwater
Algae
several benthic
diatoms
EC50 (10 d): >
1700 mg/l
No effects/
read-across
KNO3
Brown, A.C.
and Currie,
A.B. (1973)
Admiraal W.
(1977)
12.2. Persistence and degradability
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Abiotic degradation: Ammonium nitrate dissociates completely in water.
Biotic degradation: Because the product is inorganic, no standard biodegradability test system is aplicable and
necessary according to Guidance on required informations and chemical safety assessment (section R7b, ECHA).
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Sheet: 11/14
Date: 10.06.2015.
Revision No: 4
AMMONIUM NITRATE N 33,5
According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
01-04-1-5-5-004/02
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
The product is not considered to have bioaccumulative potential. Simple inorganic salts dissociate completely in
water.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Nitrate ions (NO3-) are mobile in the soil. The product is not a surfactant and because of solubility in water and
other chemical properties show no adsorption properties to soil and sediments.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Not applicable for the inorganic substances.
12.6. Other adverse effects
None.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods
13.1.1. Product/ packaging disposal
Proceed in accordance with relevant official national regulations.
Waste codes/ waste designations according to The List of Wastes (LOW) Regulations and the European
Waste Catalogue (EWC)
Product waste code/waste designations
06 10 Waste from nitrogen chemical processes and fertiliser manufacture.
06 10 02* Wastes containing dangerous substances.
16 03 03* Inorganic waste containing dangerous substances.
Packaging waste code/ waste designations
15 01 10* Packaging containing residues of or contaminated by dangerous substances.
Applying of another waste code, depending on the condition and the process of waste generation is not excluded.
13.1.2. Waste treatment-relevant information
Product waste: Depending on the character/ contamination of waste, use as a fertilizer if possible or apply
appropriate procedures in accordance to requirements of environmental protection (eg. dispose to an approved
waste disposal facility or recover/ dispose by an authorized company).
Contaminated packaging: Dispose to an approved waste disposal facility or recover/ dispose by an authorized
company).
13.1.3. Disposal-relevant information
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Do not discharge into drains or sewage system. Do not dispose of with other industrial waste (see subsection
10.5).
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Date: 10.06.2015.
Revision No: 4
AMMONIUM NITRATE N 33,5
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SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1. UN number
ADR/RID/ADN/IMDG/ICAO: UN 2067
14.2. UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID/ADN/IMDG/ICAO: AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID/ADN/IMDG/ICAO: 5.1
14.4. Packing group
ADR/RID/ADN/IMDG/ICAO: III
14.5. Environmental hazards
ADR/RID/ADN/ICAO: The substance isn`t environmentally hazardous.
The substance is not a marine pollutant according to IMDG Code.
14.6. Special precautions for user
ADR
Transport category: 3
Tunnel restriction code: (E)
Label: 5.1
Classification code: O2
Loading, unloading and handling: CV24
Operation: S23
Hazard identification No: 50.
ADN
Label: 5.1
Special provisions: 186, 306, 307
Special equipment: PP
Classification code: O2
RID
Transport category: 3
Label: 5.1
Classification code: O2
Hazard identification No: 50.
IMDG
Ship stowage and segregation category C;
'Separated from' class 4.1, combustible material (particularly
liquids), bromates, chlorates, chlorites, hypochlorites, nitrites,
perchlorates, permanganates and powdered metals.
EmS: F-H, S-Q
Segregation group 2: Ammonium compounds
Group of the cargo: “B”.
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
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Not applicable.
IMSBC Code:
Propper shipping name: AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER UN 2067
Class: 5.1: Oxidizing material
Group: B.
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Date: 10.06.2015.
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SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006: Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and
use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles.
Ammonium nitrate (AN), CAS No 6484-52-2, EC No 229-347-8
Shall not be placed on the market as a substance, or in mixtures that contain 16 % or more by weight of nitrogen
in relation to ammonium nitrate except for supply to:
(a) downstream users and distributors, including natural or legal persons licensed or authorised in accordance
with Council Directive 93/15/EEC;
(b) farmers for use in agricultural activities, either full time or part time and not necessarily related to the size
of the land area.
(i) “farmer” shall mean a natural or legal person, or a group of natural or legal persons, whatever legal
status is granted to the group and its members by national law, whose holding is situated within
Community territory, as referred to in Article 299 of the Treaty, and who exercises an agricultural
activity;
(ii) “agricultural activity” shall mean the production, rearing or growing of agricultural products
including harvesting, milking, breeding animals and keeping animals for farming purposes, or
maintaining the land in good agricultural and environmental condition as established under Article 5
of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003;
(c) natural or legal persons engaged in professional activities such as horticulture, plant growing in
greenhouses, maintenance of parks, gardens or sport pitches, forestry or other similar activities.
AN N 33,5 contains more than 16 % of nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the product:
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), Regulation (EU) No 453/2010, Regulation (EC) No 552/2009,
Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003; OEL
Directives 2000/39/EC, 2006/15/EC, 2009/161/EU; PPE: Directive 89/686/EEC; Transport: Directives 96/35/EC,
2000/18/EC, 2008/68/EC; Waste: Directives 91/689/EEC, 2006/12/EC, 2008/98/EC; Regulation (EU) No
98/2013 (explosives precursors), Recommendations (UN) on the transport of dangerous goods, 17th revised
edition.
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for a component substance ammonium nitrate and
documented in Chemical Safety Report. The relevant Exposure scenario information for safe use of the substance
are integrated into the core sections of the safety data sheet.
SECTION 16: Other information
16.1. Indication of changes to the previous revision
Section 3.2: CLP
Previous revision: Revision 3, 21/01/2015.
16.2. Abbreviations and acronyms
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ADN: European agreement concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by water routes in the country,
ADR: European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road,
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DNEL: Derived no-effect level,
IBC Code: International code on transport of chemicals in bulk,
IMDG: International maritime code for dangerous goods,
IMSBC Code: International maritime solid bulk cargoes code,
IATA: International air transport association,
ICAO: International civil aviation organization,
LoW: European list of wastes,
MARPOL: International convention for the prevention of pollution from ships,
NFPA: National fire protection organisation,
OEL: Occupational exposure limit,
PBT: Persistent bioaccumulative and toxic,
PNEC: Predicted no effect concentration,
PPE: Personal protective equipment,
RMM: Risk Management Measures,
RID: Regulations concerning the international transport of dangerous goods by rail,
SSD: self-sustaining decomposition
vPvB: Very persistent and very bioaccumulative.
16.3. Further information
Declared H statements and precautionary statements P:
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Ox. Sol. 3: Oxidizing Solids, Category 3
Eye Irrit. 2: Eye Irritation, Category 2
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.
P220: Keep/store away from clothing/ chemically unstable materials/combustible materials.
P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustible materials.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P370+P378: In case of fire: use water for extinction.
Key references and data sources:
1. Chemical safety assessment Ammonium nitrate 2010-09-20 CSR-PI-5.2.6
2. LAUS GmbH/ Phycher Bio Développement: Ammonium nitrate N 33,5, Assessment of acute eye
irritation, Study No.: IO-OCDE-PH-12/0517,
3. UN Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods, 17th revised edition
4. GESTIS data base on hazardous substances (IFA - Institut für Arbeitschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen
Unfallversicherung).
5. BAM Germany, Report on testing of the product „Ammonium nitrate N 33,5“ according to UN-test
Series 1 and 2 and according to the method „Determination of resistance to detonation“ Annex III of
Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003. BAM reference: II.2-351/10.
6. Guidance for the compatibility of fertilizer blending materials, EFMA – European Fertilizer
Manufacturers Association, Brussels, June 2006,
7. Guidance for the storage, handling and transportation of solid mineral fertilizers, EFMA – European
Fertilizer Manufacturers Association, Brussels, April 2007.
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Note:
The above information is based on data of which we are aware as of the date hereof. The basic purpose of this
Safety Data Sheet is to describe the risk management measures applicable to the product. However, it shall not
constitute or imply a guarantee concerning composition, properties of performance and shall not establish a
legally valid contractual relationship.
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