NUTRITE INC NITROGEN DIVISION -- AMMONIUM NITRATE -- -
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:AMMONIUM NITRATE MSDS Date:10/01/1995 FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT Status Code:A === Responsible Party === Company Name:NUTRITE INC NITROGEN DIVISION Address:BROCKCHEM RD Box:681 City:MAITLAND ONTARIO K0E 1P0 Country:CA Info Phone Num:613-996-6660 Emergency Phone Num:613-348-3551 CAGE:GO517 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:NUTRITE INC NITROGEN DIVISION Address:BROCKCHEM RD Box:681 City:MAITLAND ONTARIO K0E 1P0 Country:CA Phone:613-996-6660 CAGE:GO517 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:AMMONIUM NITRATE CAS:6484-52-2 RTECS #:BR9050000 Ingred Name:HYDROGENATED TALLOW AMINE CAS:61788-45-2 < Wt:.2 Ingred Name:HYDROTREATED MINERAL OIL DISTILLATE CAS:64742-52-5 RTECS #:PY8035000 < Wt:.2 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: MILD IRRITATION. INHALATION: TOXIC, MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS. Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= 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 Measures ===================== 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 Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF HEAT/IGNITION. SWEEP INTO A NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== 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/Personal Protection ============= 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 ================== Physical/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 and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG ALKALIES Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEATING Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, NITROGEN OXIDES ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. ======================= Other Information ======================= 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.