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Safety Data Sheet

Hidan (High Density Ammonium Nitrate Prills)


Version 1.01

Revision Date 16.01.2012

1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking


Trade name

Hidan (High Density Ammonium Nitrate Prills)

Synonyms

Hidan (High Density Ammonium Nitrate Prills), HIDAN

Company

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


Middle East, Arabic African
countries
Asia Pacific
China
South Africa
Australia

+44 (0)1235 239 670


+44 (0)1235 239 671
+65 3158 1074
+86 10 5100 3039
+27 (0)17 610 4444
+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the 31st ATP [repealed by CLP Regulation].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
Preparation on the base:
Ammonium Nitrate
Contents: >= 99.20 - <= 99.60 %W/W
CAS-No. 6484-52-2
Symbol(s)

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Index-No.
R-phrase(s)

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4. First aid measures


General advice

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Obtain


medical attention.

Inhalation

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

Skin contact

Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention


immediately if irritation persists.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of running water, also under the


eyelids, for at least 15 minutes Remove contact lenses. Obtain
medical attention.

Ingestion

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If


conscious, drink plenty of water. Obtain medical attention.

5. Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing
media

Water

Extinguishing media
which shall not be used
for safety reasons

Dry powder, Foam

Specific hazards during


firefighting

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


Special protective
equipment for firefighters self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. When
fire reaches material, evacuate and let it burn to completion.
Further information

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

Do not breathe dust or decomposition vapours.

Environmental
precautions

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.

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Methods for cleaning up

Recommendation: Contact the supplier for information for


assistance before clean up and disposal is attempted. Sweep up
and shovel into clean plastic bags.

Additional advice

Never return spills in original containers for re-use.

7. Handling and storage


Handling
Safe handling advice

Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Do


not breathe vapours/dust.

Keep away from combustible material. Keep away from heat


Advice on protection
against fire and explosion and sources of ignition.
Storage
Requirements for storage Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep in a dry, cool and
well-ventilated place.
areas and containers

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
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Gloves unsuitable for permanent contact:


Material: leather
Eye protection

Safety glasses with side-shields

Skin and body protection

Safety shoes, Protective overall

Hygiene measures

Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the


product. Keep away from food and drink.

Protective measures

Wear suitable protective equipment.

9. Physical and chemical properties


Form

Spherical particles with a diameter of approximately 2 mm,also


known as prills.

State of matter

Solid; at 20 C; 1,013 hPa

Colour

Off-white

Odour

Odourless

pH

4.5 - 6.0

Melting point/range

170 C; 1,013.2501 hPa

Boiling point/boiling
range

210 C; 1,013.2501 hPa

Density

1.725 g/cm ; 20 C

Bulk density

780 - 880 kg/m ; 20 C

Water solubility

Soluble except for the coating agent.

10. Stability and reactivity


Materials to avoid

Combustible material, Reducing agents, Incompatible with


strong acids and bases., Copper alloys, Metals, Organic
materials, Powdered metals, Acids

Hazardous
decomposition products

Ammonia
Nitrogen oxides liberated at high temperatures.
Nitrous oxide

Thermal decomposition

Decomposes on heating. Strongly decomposes above 170C

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11. Toxicological information


Acute oral toxicity

Ammonium Nitrate:
LD50 rat: > 2,000 mg/kg; (literature value).

Acute inhalation toxicity

Ammonium Nitrate:
LC50 rat: > 88 mg/l; 4 h(literature value).

Skin irritation

Ammonium Nitrate:
rabbit: moderately irritating; (literature value).

Eye irritation

Ammonium Nitrate:
rabbit: moderately irritating; (literature value).

12. Ecological information


Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish

Ammonium Nitrate:
LC50 Cyprinus carpio: > 10 - 100 mg/l; 48 h; (literature value).
Ammonium Nitrate:
Salmo gairdneri: 6,000 mg/l; 96 h; (literature value).

Toxicity to daphnia and


other aquatic
invertebrates.

Ammonium Nitrate:
Daphnia magna: > 100 mg/l; 48 h; (literature value).

13. Disposal considerations


Product

Dispose of product in accordance with applicable laws,


regulations and standards in the country of use

Packaging

Dispose of packaging in accordance with applicable laws,


regulations and standards in the country of use.

14. Transport information


ADR
RID
ADNR
IMDG
ICAO/IATA

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UN number: 1942; Class: 5.1; Packaging group: III; O2;


Description of the goods: AMMONIUM NITRATE
UN number: 1942; Class: 5.1; Packaging group: III; O2;
Description of the goods: AMMONIUM NITRATE
UN number: 1942; Class: 5.1; Packaging group: III; O2;
Description of the goods: AMMONIUM NITRATE
UN number: 1942; Class: 5.1; EmS: F-H, S-Q; Packaging group:
III; Description of the goods: AMMONIUM NITRATE
UN number : 1942; Class: 5.1; Packaging group: III; Description
of the goods: Ammonium nitrate

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15. Regulatory information


Labelling
Regulatory base

67/548/EEC

Additional advice

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

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