MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
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Linyi Kemele Chemical Co., Ltd
No.43, Dongyue Temple Street, Linyi City, Shandong Province, China
TEL: 0086-539-2802060 FAX: 0086-539-2802050
www.kemele.com
Product Name: Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
Other Names: Calcium Nitrate Granular,
Calcium Nitrate Prill
Recommended Use: Fertiliser
Hazard Classification:Not classified as a hazardous substance.
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COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Physical Description/Properties
Solid prill fertiliser, white to yellowish in colour.
Ingredients
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Chemical Entity |
CAS No. |
Proportion |
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Calcium Ammonium Nitrate |
15245-12-2 |
84% |
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Water |
7732-18-5 |
16% |
Health Effects
Acute
Ingestion: If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with a copious amount of water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin: Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. After handling, always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation: Avoid breathing dust. If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Advice to Doctor:
Treat symptomatically and contact Poisons Information Centre.
POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE: 13 11 26
Extinguishing Media:
Use water only in flooding quantities.
Special Exposure Hazard:
Fire fighters should wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and full turnout gear.
Avoid breathing dust, vapours or fumes from burning materials. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed.
Hazardous Thermal Decomposition Products:
These products are: nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2 )
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact. Contain – prevent run off into drains and waterways.
Minimise contact of spilled material with soil to prevent runoff to surface waterways.
Use as tool to scoop up solid material and place into an appropriate labelled waste container. Do not mix with sawdust or other combustible material. Avoid creating dust conditions and prevent wind dispersal.
Comply with all Government regulations on spill reporting and waste disposal.
Handling Advice:
Avoid creating dust when handling and avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).
Avoid contamination by any source including metals, dust and organic matter.
Storage:
Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame, or any other ignition source. Avoid contact with combustible materials.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Occupational Exposure Limits:Total inhalable dust - 10mg/m³
Respirable dust - 4mg/m³
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:Use properly fitted, particulate filter respirator complying with and approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazard of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.
Hand Protection: Chemicals resistant, impervious gloved or gauntlets complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.
Eye Protection: Use dust goggles if high dust concentration is generated.
Skin Protection: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risk involved.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Physical Description / Properties
Appearance: Solid. Granulate.
Colour: White to yellowish.
Odour: Odourless.
Boiling/Melting Point (ºC): 310ºC
Melting Point (ºC): 94 to 98 ºC
pH: 5.0 to 7.0
Density (g/cm³): 1
Solubility in Water: Easily soluble in water.
Stability:
Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions. Refer to section 7
Materials to avoid:
Reactive with combustible materials, acids, alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
These products are: nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2)
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Toxicological Data:
Oral LD50 (rat):2100mg/kg
Ingestion:Nitrates can be absorbed by the body form the gastro-intestinal system by ingestion. Symptoms may be headache, dizziness, vomiting and cramps.
Eye Contact:Dust particles in the eye cause irritation.
Skin Contact:Dust may dry out the skin and cause irritation. Irritation may be intensified by moist/sweaty skin. May cause itching, smarting, redness or soreness.
Inhalation:Dust may irritate respiratory tract and lungs.
Avoid contaminating waterways.
Mobility:Dissolves in water.
Breakdown:Biodegradable. Mineralizes.
Accumulation:Does not bioaccumulate.
Ecotoxity:Large amounts could cause algae growth. LC50 (fish, 96h) :> 100 mg/L
Not classified as hazardous waste.
Refer to Waste Management Authority.
Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Do not empty into drains; dispose of this material and its container in a safe way. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations.
U.N. Number: Not Relevant
Dangerous Goods Class/
And Subsidiary Risk: Not Relevant
Packaging Group: Not Relevant
Hazchem Code: Not Relevant
Poison Schedule No.: Not Relevant
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG CODE) for transport by Road or Rail.
Hazard Classification: Not classified as a hazardous substance.
Product use: Industrial and agricultural applications.
