SDS 306 Ammonium Nitrate, Liquid NA Final 05312015. (Nutrien)
SDS 306 Ammonium Nitrate, Liquid NA Final 05312015. (Nutrien)
SDS 306 Ammonium Nitrate, Liquid NA Final 05312015. (Nutrien)
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122 1st Avenue South
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7K7G3
T 800-667-0403 (Canada) / 800-667-3930 (USA)
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1.4. Emergency telephone number
Emergency number : 800-424-9300
CHEMTREC
First-aid measures after inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary. Obtain medical
attention if breathing difficulty persists.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and water. Obtain medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Immediately rinse with water for a prolonged period (at least 15 minutes)
while holding the eyelids wide open. Obtain medical attention if irritation
develops or persists.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if a large amount is
swallowed. Get medical advice and attention if you feel unwell.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/injuries : Irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : Overexposure may be irritating to the respiratory system.
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : May cause skin irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : May cause eye irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : If a large quantity has been ingested : Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting.
Diarrhea. Convulsions. Collapse. Symptoms of overexposure, acute
cyanosis, nausea, vertigo, collapse, vomiting/abdominal pain and
tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) coma, convulsion and death can occur.
Chronic symptoms : Overexposure to this material may result in methemoglobinemia.
Methemoglobinemia decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen and
results in symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of
breath, blue skin and lips, rapid heart rate, unconsciousness, and possibly
death.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Symptoms may be delayed.
Note to physician: Ammonium nitrate has been used as a diuretic [oral dose 2-4 grams]).
Average or large does may cause nausea and vomiting. Acidosis may occur in
the presence of impaired renal function. Nitrate formation in intestine may
cause methomoglobinemia.
Oxidising properties : This material is a strong oxidizer. It will contribute to the intensity of a fire
by supplying oxygen and it will promote combustion of surrounding
materials.
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2. Other information
No additional information available
Packaging Marking :
(DOT) (International)
DOT Special Provisions (49 CFR : B5 - Only ammonium nitrate solutions with 35 percent or less water that will
172.102) remain completely in solution under all conditions of transport at a
maximum lading temperature of 116 C (240 F) are authorized for transport
in the following bulk packagings: MC 307, MC 312, DOT 407 and DOT 412
cargo tanks with at least 172 kPa (25 psig) design pressure. The packaging
shall be designed for a working temperature of at least 121 C (250 F). Only
Specifications MC 304, MC 307 or DOT 407 cargo tank motor vehicles are
authorized for transportation by vessel.
T7 - 4 178.274(d)(2) Normal............. 178.275(d)(3)
DOT Packaging Exceptions (49 CFR : None
173.xxx)
DOT Packaging Non Bulk (49 CFR : None
173.xxx)
DOT Packaging Bulk (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 243
14.3. Additional information
Emergency Response Guide (ERG) : 140
Number
ERAP Required: : Shipments to, from or through Canada
Other information : No supplementary information available.
Overland transport
No additional information available
Transport by sea
DOT Vessel Stowage Location : D - The material must be stowed ‘‘on deck only’’ on a cargo vessel and on a
passenger vessel carrying a number of passengers limited to not more than
the larger of 25 passengers or one passenger per each 3 m of overall vessel
length, but the material is prohibited on passenger vessels in which the
limiting number of passengers is exceeded.
DOT Vessel Stowage Other : 59 - Stow ‘‘separated from’’ combustible materials,60 - Stow ‘‘separated
from’’ chlorates, chlorites, hypochlorites, nitrites, perchlorates,
permanganates, and metallic powders
Air transport
DOT Quantity Limitations Passenger : Forbidden
aircraft/rail (49 CFR 173.27)
DOT Quantity Limitations Cargo : Forbidden
aircraft only (49 CFR 175.75)
IATA ERG Number : 5L
*The state plans in these states apply only to public sector employers. In these states private sector employers are
subject to USOL – OSHA jurisdiction. All other state plans apply to both public and private sector employers.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and
the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
Updates : Section 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
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