Whitfert Pty Ltd
Material Safety Data Sheet
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
Date of issue: April 2012
Page 1 of 4
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of WorkSafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
Company
Whitfert Pty Ltd
Address
54 Beach Street, Kwinana WA 6167
Telephone Number
(08) 9419 9999
Emergency Telephone Number
1800 654 089 (Not 24 Hours: 8am–5pm)
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name
Other Names
Product Code
U.N. Number
Dangerous Goods Class
Subsidiary Risk
Hazchem Code
Packing Group
Poisons Schedule Number
Use
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
CAN, Nitrogen Carbonate Fertiliser
B979
None Allocated
Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code
No Subsidiary Risk allocated
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Australia.
N/A
No Poisons Schedule Number allocated
Fertiliser
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
Appearance
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Vapour Pressure
Specific Gravity
Flash Point
Flammability Limits
Solubility in Water
Light gray to Brown –red colour granular solid 2-4mm in size
N/A
Decomposes before melting above 170 degrees C.
Negligible at normal ambient temperatures
N/A
Decomposes but does not burn
Decomposes but does not burn
Partially Soluble
OTHER PROPERTIES
Corrosiveness
Reactivity With Common Substances
Solubility in organic solvents
Ph of 10% solution
Bulk Density
Mildly Corrosive
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
INGREDIENTS
Major
Chemical Entity
Nitrogen %
Calcium Carbonate %
Calcium Nitrate %
Magnesium Oxide %
Water % max.
Proportion (%wt/wt)
27 +/- 0.7
12-28
1.5
2.0-4.0
0.8
C.A.S. No.
6484-52-2
Whitfert Pty Ltd
Material Safety Data Sheet
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
Date of issue: April 2012
Page 2 of 4
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS – ACUTE Swallowed
The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully
investigated.
Eye Contact
Dust may irritate the eyes.
Skin Contact
The human body absorbs nitrate through the skin. As with a
chemicals in general, larger quantities may cause poisoning.
Inhaled
Exposure to dust is slightly irrative to the respiratory tract
(including mucous membranes, throat and lungs).
HEALTH EFFECTS – CHRONIC – The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully
investigated.
FIRST AID
Swallowed
Eye Contact
Skin Contact
Inhaled
First Aid Facilities
Advice to Doctor
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or
water to drink. Seek medical aid immediately. DO NOT induce
vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse their mouth and then drink
2-4 cupfuls of water.
If contact with eyes occurs, immediately irrigate with copious
quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held
open, seek immediate medical assistance.
Flush affected area with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. If
effects persist seek medical attention.
Remove from fresh air immediately. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek
medical attention.
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and
ready for use.
Large amounts of nitrates taken by mouth may have serious
or even fatal effects. Small, repeated doses may lead to
weakness, general depression, headache and mental
impairment.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure standards
Engineering controls
N exposure standard has not been established for this product
by Worksafe Australia. Safe at all levels.
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep
airborne concentration to a minimum. Use process enclosure,
local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
control airborne levels.
Whitfert Pty Ltd
Material Safety Data Sheet
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
Date of issue: April 2012
Page 3 of 4
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respirator type (AS 1716)
Appropriate respirators may be full face piece or a half mask
air-purifying cartridge respirator with particulate filters, self
contained breathing apparatus in the pressure demand mode,
or a supplied air respirator.
Chemical safety glasses can be worn to help prevent contact
with the eyes.
PVC gloves can be worn to prevent skin contact.
Long sleeve shirt buttoned to the top and long trousers to help
prevent skin contact, with rubber boots.
Ensure clothing is washed and personal protective equipment
replaced or washed before reuse if contaminated. Wash
hands and face after handling and before work breaks when
handling food, smoking or toilet breaks, etc.
Eye protection
Glove type
Clothing
Personal Hygiene
FLAMMABILITY
Keep away from heat and ignition sources – NO SMOKING.
Ventilation is required to prevent a dust explosion.
Fire Hazards
SAFE HANDLING INFORMTION
STORAGE & TRANSPORT
Location
Dangerous Goods class
Store in a well ventilated, cool and dry area away from
incompatible materials such as organic solvents,
carbon sulphur, and other reducing compounds. Store
in a well ventilated area. Contact with moisture must
be avoided for it can cause handling difficulty. Ensure
machinery is cleaned thoroughly after use, do not
leave in machinery overnight.
Store away from oxidizing agent, alkalis, nitrates,
hypochlorites, metallic powders, strong acids,
permanganates, organic solvents, carbon sulphur, and
other reducing compounds.
N/A
Subsidiary Risk
HAZARD Irritant
Special Transport Requirements
Keep away from oxidizing agent, alkalis, nitrates,
hypochlorites, metallic powders, strong acids,
permanganates, organic solvents, carbon sulphur, and
other reducing compounds.
Storage incompatibilities
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
Minimising Spill / leak
Clean Up Methods
Spills should be swept and cleaned up immediately.
Prevent run off into water ways and drainage systems.
Avoid raising dust and eliminate all flammables and
sources of ignition
Depending on the size of the spill, clean up will involve
sweeping up and loading into a truck or container. All
material should be gathered up and shovelled into
approved waste containers for later disposal move
containers from spill area. Wash residue with water.
Keep out of sewers and storm drains. Review national,
regional and local government requirements prior to
disposal. Wash up spill with soapy water after initial pick
up is complete.
Whitfert Pty Ltd
Material Safety Data Sheet
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
Date of issue: April 2012
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Precautions for Clean Up Crew
Specialised Equipment for Clean Up
Clean Up crew should wear P2 type dust masks, PVC
gloves, chemical safety goggles and long sleeve shirts
and trousers.
Depending on the size of the spillage, a front end
loader may be required for clean up.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Hazards of use / storage
Dangerous Decomposition or Combustion
Products
Fire Fighting recommendations
Types of Extinguishers
Fire Fighting Agents
Hazchem Code
This product (or similar products) may be used as
explosives. Risk of explosion under some
circumstances (heated under confinement and/or mixed
with petroleum products). Evacuate the area if this
product is involved in a fire. Store in a well ventilated,
cool and dry area away from incompatible materials
such as organic solvents, carbon sulphur, and other
reducing compounds.
Store in a well ventilated, cool and dry area away from
incompatible materials such as organic solvents,
carbon sulphur, and other reducing compounds
Material assists combustion. May cause combustible
material to burn/explode. May become explosive upon
heating. Stable under normal conditions. Avoid contact
with strong oxidants, strong reducing agents, strong
acids, carbon, sulphur and organic solvents. Product
may decompose above 500 deg C emitting hazardous
decomposition products such as nitrogen oxides,
irritating and toxic fumes and gases of nitrogen.
Hazardous polymerisation has not been reported
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing
including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water
fog/spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, sand or
polymer type foam to extinguish fire. Use equipment
/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions
As above
N/A
OTHER INFORMATION
No Other Information available.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Organisation
Whitfert Pty Ltd
Location
54 Beach Street Kwinana WA
Person
Safety administrator
Poisons Information Centre
Subiaco WA
Duty officer
Telephone
(08) 9419
9999
13 11 26
DISCLAIMER
As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of Whitfert Pty Ltd, no representation or
warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the effect (s) of such use(s), (including damage or injury), or the results
obtained. Users of the product should ensure they read this Material Safety Data Sheet and endeavour to
understand the information in regard to how the product will be handled and used in the work place, particularly in
conjunction with other products. This Material safety Data Sheet summarises our best knowledge of the health and
safety hazard information of the practices involved in safely handling the product in the work place. If Additional
information or further explanations of safety procedures are required to take the appropriate safety precautions, the
handler can contact Whitfert Pty Ltd on (08) 9419 9999.