1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Trade name Synonyms Company Expan, Porous Prilled Ammonium Nitrate, PPAN Sasol Nitro A Division of Sasol Chemical Industries P.O Box 5486 Johannesburg 2000 Republic of South Africa Information (Product safety) Telephone: +27 11 344 2246 Fax: +27 11 522 3210 E-mail address msds.info@sasol.com Emergency telephone number Europe, Israel, Africa, Americas +44 (0)1235 239 670 Middle East, Arabic African +44 (0)1235 239 671 countries Asia Pacific +65 3158 1074 China +86 10 5100 3039 South Africa +27 (0)17 610 4444 Australia +61 2 9032 0460 2. Hazards identification This product is not classified as hazardous in terms of the EU. Directive 67/548/EEC on the classification, packaging, and labelling of dangerous substances, Annex I, as amended thru the 31st ATP [repealed by CLP Regulation]. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Ammonium Nitrate Contents: >= 99.60 %W/W CAS-No. 6484-52-2 Index-No. EC-No. 229-347-8 Symbol(s) R-phrase(s) Print Date 16.01.2012 100000007175 1/6
4. First aid measures General advice Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion 5. Firefighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons Specific hazards during firefighting Special protective equipment for firefighters Further information Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours of decomposition products. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention immediately if irritation persists. Rinse immediately with plenty of running water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes Remove contact lenses. Obtain medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, drink plenty of water. Obtain medical attention. Water Dry powder, Foam The product itself does not burn. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Dangerous gases or fumes may occur in case of fire. Under extreme conditions explosion may occur. When controlling fires before involvement of explosives, wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. When fire reaches material, evacuate and let it burn to completion. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses. Flood tanks with water spray Do not allow molten material to enter drains. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions Environmental precautions Do not breathe dust or decomposition vapours. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains. Do not contaminate surface water. If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities. Print Date 16.01.2012 100000007175 2/6
Methods for cleaning up Additional advice Recommendation: Contact the supplier for information for assistance before clean up and disposal is attempted. Sweep up and shovel into clean plastic bags. Never return spills in original containers for re-use. 7. Handling and storage Handling Safe handling advice Advice on protection against fire and explosion Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe vapours/dust. Keep away from combustible material. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Components with workplace control parameters NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS No data available EUROPEAN OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS Engineering measures Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection Dust mask. Hand protection Gloves suitable for permanent contact: Material: natural rubber/natural latex, polychloroprene, butyl-rubber, Polyvinylchloride Break through time: 8 h Material thickness: 0.5 mm Material: fluoro carbon rubber - FKM Break through time: 8 h Material thickness: 0.4 mm Material: nitrile rubber/nitrile latex Break through time: 8 h Material thickness: 0.35 mm Print Date 16.01.2012 100000007175 3/6
Eye protection Skin and body protection Hygiene measures Protective measures Gloves unsuitable for permanent contact: Material: leather Safety glasses with side-shields Safety shoes, Protective overall Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Keep away from food and drink. Wear suitable protective equipment. 9. Physical and chemical properties Form State of matter Colour Odour Spherical particles with a diameter of approximately 2 mm,also known as prills. Solid Off-white Odourless ph 4.5-6.0 Melting point/range Boiling point/boiling range 170 C; 1,013.2501 hpa 210 C; 1,013.2501 hpa Density 1.725 g/cm 3 ; 20 C Bulk density 580-760 kg/m 3 ; 20 C Water solubility 10. Stability and reactivity Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products Soluble except for the coating agent and microspheres Combustible material, Reducing agents, Incompatible with strong acids and bases., Copper alloys, Metals, Organic materials, Powdered metals, Acids Ammonia Nitrogen oxides liberated at high temperatures. Nitrous oxide Thermal decomposition Decomposes on heating. Strongly decomposes above 170 C Print Date 16.01.2012 100000007175 4/6
11. Toxicological information Acute oral toxicity Acute inhalation toxicity Skin irritation Eye irritation 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity effects Toxicity to fish Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates. 13. Disposal considerations Product Packaging 14. Transport information LD50 rat: > 2,000 mg/kg; (literature value). LC50 rat: > 88 mg/l; 4 h(literature value). rabbit: moderately irritating; (literature value). rabbit: moderately irritating; (literature value). LC50 Cyprinus carpio: > 10-100 mg/l; 48 h; (literature value). Salmo gairdneri: 6,000 mg/l; 96 h; (literature value). Daphnia magna: > 100 mg/l; 48 h; (literature value). Dispose of product in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and standards in the country of use Dispose of packaging in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and standards in the country of use. ADR UN number: 1942; Class: 5.1; Packaging group: III; O2; Description of the goods: AMMONIUM NITRATE RID UN number: 1942; Class: 5.1; Packaging group: III; O2; Description of the goods: AMMONIUM NITRATE ADNR UN number: 1942; Class: 5.1; Packaging group: III; O2; Description of the goods: AMMONIUM NITRATE IMDG UN number: 1942; Class: 5.1; EmS: F-H, S-Q; Packaging group: III; Description of the goods: AMMONIUM NITRATE ICAO/IATA UN number : 1942; Class: 5.1; Packaging group: III; Description of the goods: Ammonium nitrate Print Date 16.01.2012 100000007175 5/6
15. Regulatory information Labelling Regulatory base Additional advice 67/548/EEC This product is not classified as hazardous in terms of the EU. Directive 67/548/EEC on the classification, packaging, and labelling of dangerous substances, Annex I, as amended thru the 31st ATP [repealed by CLP Regulation]. 16. Other information All reasonable efforts were exercised to compile this SDS in accordance with ISO 11014 and ANSIZ400.1.1993. The SDS provides information regarding the health, safety and environmental hazards, at the date of issue, to facilitate the safe receipt, use and handling of the product in the workplace. Since Sasol and its subsidiaries cannot anticipate or control all conditions under which the product may be handled, used and received in the workplace, it remains the obligation of each user, receiver or handler to, prior to usage, review this SDS in the context within which the product will be received, handled or used in the workplace. The user, handler or receiver must ensure that the necessary mitigating measures are in place as regards health and safety. This does not substitute the need or requirement for any relevant risk assessments to be conducted. It further remains the responsibility of the receiver, handler or user to communicate such information to all relevant parties that may be involved in the receipt, use or handling of the product. Although all reasonable efforts were exercised in the compilation of this SDS, Sasol does not expressly warrant the accuracy or assume any liability for the incompleteness of the information contained herein or any advice given. The product is sold and risk passes in accordance with the specific terms and conditions of sale. The MSDS was created by: F. SHAI The MSDS was approved by: J. BREEDT Print Date 16.01.2012 100000007175 6/6