SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP. -- NORWAY SALTPETER:AMMONIUM NITRATE #A1215  -- 6810-00-222-9679
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NORWAY SALTPETER:AMMONIUM NITRATE #A1215
MSDS Date:08/01/1984
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9679
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO ROAD
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM NITRATE (SOLUTION)  (SARA III)
CAS:6484-52-2
RTECS #:BR9050000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL-RAT:LD50=4820MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:UNKNOWN  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SKIN IRRITATION ALLERGIC
    REACTION THERMAL DECOMPOSION RESULT IN EMISSION OF HIGHLY TOXIC
    NITROGEN OXIDE GASESS CHRONIC:NOT KNOWN
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

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

First Aid:GET MED ATTN:FOR ALL CASES OVEREXPOS. EYES-FLUSH WELL
    W/WATER. SKIN-WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INHAL-GET TO FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EXPLODE UNDER CONFINEMENT & HIGH
    TEMPERATURES

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

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HEAT MATL ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED
    HOOD. STORE AT CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE IN WELL-VENT AREA,AWAY
    FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATL.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA,APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
    DUST/MIST.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:PVC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
    PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS REVISED BY DGSC: 9 OCT,1987

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:169.6C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:210C
Spec Gravity:1.725
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (66%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,CORROSIVES,FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,ORGANIC MATERIAL,POWDERED
    METALS,CHLORATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPS;OXIDIZABLE ORGANIC MATL
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROUS OXIDE CMPDS; AMMONIA

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IAW ALL CURRENT LOCAL,STATE & FED REGS.

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