GFS CHEMICALS INC -- AMMONIUM NITRATE, 646  -- 6810-00N071918
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM NITRATE, 646
MSDS Date:04/12/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N071918
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS INC
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-881-5501
Emergency Phone Num:614-881-5501;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:L.M.
CAGE:0TNM0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS INC
Address:3041 HOME RD
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Phone:740-881-5501;FAX:5989
CAGE:0TNM0

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM (I) NITRATE (1:1); (AMMONIUM NITRATE) (NH*4NO*3)
CAS:6484-52-2
RTECS #:BR9050000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES AND
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES. TOXIC INTERNALLY IN LARGE AMOUNTS, ESPECIALLY TO
    INFANTS. SYMPTOMS - DIZZINESS, CRAMPS, VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
    WEAKNESS, CONVULSIONS AND COLLAPSE. SO ME EVIDENCE OF HIGHER THAN
    NORMAL CANCER RATES AMONG PERSONS EXPOSED TO NITRATES IN RELATIVELY
    HIGH (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:AMOUNTS OVER LONG PERIODS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE
    OXYGEN/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . SKIN:WASH CONTACT AREA THOROUGHLY
    WITH WATER. EYES:WASH CONTACT AREA THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 1 5 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTION:IF SWALLOWED, GIVE WATER OR MILK AND INDUCE VOMITING.
    CALL MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION WITH ORGANIC
    MATERIALS, WOOD, PAPER OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WASH SPILL UP WITH PLENTY OF WATER. OFTEN USED
    AS A FERTILIZER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT CONFINE IT IN A CLOSED SPACE OR
    A PARTICULARLY WARM LOCATION. KEEP WATER SUPPLY AVAILABLE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOL IN H*2O:118 G/100 ML AT 0; 870 G/100 ML AT 100C.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:410F,210C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:338F,170C
Spec Gravity:1.72
Solubility in Water:SUPP DATA
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR GRANULES; ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS, WOOD, PAPER OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MATERIAL MAY BURN OR EXPLODE IF HEATED AND
    CONFINED. MORE SENSITIVE IF CONTAMINATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . DISPOSAL OF SMALL AMOUNTS TO DRAIN.

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