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According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier
NPK/NP fertilisers that contain 16 % or more of
nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate*:
Product trade name
Product code
NPK 20-10-10
2605204
NPK(S) 20-10-10(3)
2609436
NP 20-20
2606412
NP(S) 20-20(3)
2609444
NP 20-10
2608781
NPK/NP fertilisers that contain less than 16 % of
nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate:
Product trade name
Product code
NPK 15-15-15
2607078
NPK(S) 15-15-15(3)
2608901
NPK(MgO) 13-10-12(4)
2607191
NPK(S) 13-10-12(3)
2609428
NPK 7-20-30 (NPK 1)
2609151
FLORIN 2 NPK 15-15-15
2602785
*see subsection 15.1.
EC FERTILISER
Type of EC fertiliser: Inorganic compound primary nutrient fertiliser.
Type designation: NPK fertiliser. NP fertiliser.
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Professional uses: Surface spreading or incorporation at open field and greenhouse crops fertilization.
Fertilization of amenities: parks, public lawns, sport fields, golf courses. Uses advised against: None.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer: Petrokemija, Plc. Fertilizer Company http://en.petrokemija.hr/
Street Adresss, Postcode, Town, Country ID: Aleja Vukovar 4, 44320, Kutina , Croatia, HR
Telephone number: +385 44 647 122
E-mail address of the person responsible for the SDS: [email protected]
1.4. Emergency telephone numbers
Single European emergency call number: 112
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
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This product does not meet the criteria for classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on
classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. However a safety data sheet is being supplied
on request as it contains substances classified according to CLP Regulation (see subsection 3.2.).
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2.2. Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]
Hazard pictograms: Not applicable.
Signal word: Not applicable.
Hazard statements: Not applicable.
Precautionary statements: Not applicable.
Supplemental information on the label: „Safety data sheet available on request.“
„Acquisition, possession or use by the general public is restricted.“*
Note: * only for the NPK/NP fertilisers that contain 16 % or more of nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate.
2.3. Other hazards
None.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2. Mixtures
Description of mixtures: Uniform mixtures, containing not more than 55 % of ammonium nitrate mixed with
dolomite and not more than 0,2 % total combustible/organic material calculated as carbon.
Substance
name
EC No /
CAS No
Ammonium 229-347-8
6484-52-2
nitrate
Index No
Classification
%
[weight] 67/548/EEC EC 1272/2008
REACH registration
number
≤ 55
O; R8
Xi; R36
Oxid. Sol. 3, H272;
Eye Irrit. 2, H319
01-2119490981-27-0048
Ammonium 235-186-4
017-014-00-8
12125-02-9
chloride
< 15
Xn; R22
Xi; R36
Acute Tox. 4, H302;
Eye Irrit. 2, H319
01-2119489385-24-0014
Potassium
nitrate
≤ 50
O; R8
Oxid. Sol. 3, H272;
Eye Irrit. 2, H319
01-2119488224-35-0016
231-818-8
7757-79-1
None
None
For full text of H-statements and R-phrases see Section 16.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
General notes: Medical aid may be needed very rarely and to particularly sensitive people after prolonged or
repeated contact with product.
Inhalation: Remove from source of exposure to fresh air.
Skin contact: Flush exposed area with tepid water.
Eye contact: Flush eyes with running water keeping eyelids open.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
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General notes: Ammonium nitrate undergoes a hydrolysis reaction when mixed with water , which makes the
solution acidic. This acidic solution can cause irritation to the eyes and skin.
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Inhalation: Coughing.
Skin: Redness, itching.
Eyes: Slight to important redness.
Chronic exposures: No data.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Thermal decomposition of the product may give off toxic nitrous fumes and nitrogen oxides. The effects of
nitrogen oxides inhalation may be delayed and lead to pulmonary oedema (excess fluid in the lungs). Any person
who has inhaled toxic fumes must be removed, made to lie down in shade, kept warm and made to rest even
though no symptoms may be evident. Seek medical help.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Product is not combustible. One of its components, ammonium nitrate is a strong oxidizing agent that can cause
combustible materials to ignite. The risk of fire depends on surrounding combustible materials (such as fuel,
wood, paper, oil).
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Water.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Chemical extinguishers (dry or foam), steam, carbon dioxide. Do not use any
kind of smothering agents (possibility of ammonium nitrate self-confinement).
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
May produce toxic fumes and gases containing ammonia and oxides of nitrogen. Hot material may cause thermal
and chemical burns to the skin. When heated strongly under confined conditions ammonium nitrate based
fertilizers can decompose violently causing an explosion.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Fire fighting: Fight the fire from protected locations or the maximum effective distance. Approach it from
upwind side to avoid any possible toxic fumes that may result from decomposition of the material. Prevent as
much as possible the run-off from the extinguishing water from entering municipal drains, so as to minimize
environmental impact.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear EN 137 Type 2 Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
with EN 136 full face mask. Properties of protective clothing to wear in case of fire are defined in EN 469.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protection equipment where excessive levels of dust are present (see subsection 8.2). Accumulated
deposits of contaminated dust (particularly with organic materials) can present decomposition and fire hazards.
6.2. Environmental precautions
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Contain spillage from direct entering to the environment or drains. Inform appropriate authority (see subsection
1.4.) in case of accidental contamination of watercourses, soil or air.
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6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
6.3.1. For containment
Collect immediately or isolate and cover with PE foil to protect spilled product and dust from spreading.
6.3.2. For cleaning up
Large spill: Wet the spillage and collect by mechanical means. Put collected material into clean container. Keep
container closed. Avoid generation of dust. Do not wash into water-courses or drains. Re-use or dispose according
to national regulations. Clean spillages from conveyers, elevators and split bags can be collected and reworked.
Small spill: Collect and put into clean container. Clean up affected area and wash down with water.
6.4. Reference to other sections
For protective equipment see Section 8. For waste tretament see Section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Avoid heating of the product. Prevent heating under confinement. Forbid smoking, open fires, electrical heaters
with exposed radiant coils/filaments and naked flames (except when authorised for maintenance). Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Avoid dust formation. Provide adequate ventilation.
Avoid damaging the bags during handling. Damaged bags in storage should be removed from the stack in order to
secure stack stability and prevent further spillage.
The use of explosives to break up fertilizer, or adjacent heaps, that have caked in storage must be EXPRESSLY
FORBIDDEN. Caked product can be broken up by mechanical means.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures and storage conditions
Store in well ventilated, preferably covered storage area or storage building with exhaust ventilation. Keep away
from incompatible materials, heat, moisture and direct sunlight. The recommended storage temperature is below
30 ºC to maintain product quality.
Clean the storage area before putting fertilizers into the storage and when switching from one product to another.
Hollow shafts and sections should be avoided on equipment in service with fertilizers wherever possible.
Vehicles, fork-lift trucks and mechanical shovels should not be allowed access to any store unless free from oil
and fuel leaks and should be carefully maintained to that end. Store mechanical shovels or other mobile handling
equipment outside the storage building or in such a position that fertilizer in the heaps or spilled onto the floor
cannot be affected by a fire involving the vehicle.
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Materials, which are thermally stable and known to be non-reactive with ammonium nitrate (e.g. diammonium
phosphate - DAP, sodium nitrate and limestone) may be stored in the same storage area as the fertilizer. If urea is
stored in the same building as ammonium nitrate based fertilizers, arrange the storage so that they cannot
contaminate or affect each other in the event of a fire. Do not store fertilizers in the vicinity of explosives.
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Ensure no stack or hip is closer than one metre to the roof support beam or light fittings. The stack should be
constructed so that each stack has one passageway wide enough to provide vehicular access to facilitate
dismantling in the event of an emergency.
Stores should be adequately equipped with fire-fighting equipment which should include:
 a fire water supply via a typical water hydrant from a piped supply or a reservoir,
 a standard water supply capable of reaching all parts of the storage area, or an adequate supply of water
extinguishers for fighting initial outbreaks of fire,
 chemical extinguishers for fires on equipment where fertilizers are not directly involved.
Storage in bulk:
Store bulk product in closed, dry and ventilated storing premises, with storage floor and heap covered with PE or
PP/PE foil. When storing different fertilizer products and non-fertilizer materials in the same building they should
be well separated to prevent cross-contamination and proper consideration should be given to their compatibility
including in the case of a fire. Urea should not be stored in the same building as ammonium nitrate based
fertilizers. If this is unavoidable, conditions should be such that neither fertilizer can affect the other in any
circumstances, in particular in the case of a fire.
Outside storage (when the storage area is not protected by walls and a roof):
It is generally recommended that ammonium nitrate based fertilizers should not be stored in bulk outdoors.
Outside storage is generally suitable for packaged products. Bulk fertilizers should only be stored outside in
closed bins, hoppers or silos.
Outside storage area should be protected from access by unauthorised persons. „Entry only for Authorised
Persons” notices should be displayed.
The product should be protected from direct sunlight e.g. by white plastic sheeting. This can best be achieved by
resting the sheet on a single layer of pallets above the stack. The layer of pallets provides a thermal insulating
effect. Store the first layer of packages on pallets to prevent damage from ground projections and to minimise
water ingress from surface water.
Packaging materials: polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene/polyethylene (PP/PE) bags.
Stacking recommendations:
• bags with unit weights of up to 50 kg: vertical stack up to 2m,
• loaded pallets stacking: 2 pallets in a vertical stack max.,
• big-bags with unit weights of up to 500 kg: 3 bags in a vertical stack max.,
• big-bags with unit weights of up to 1000 kg: 2 bags in a vertical stack max.
The maximum height of the stack should take into account stack stability, bag strength and safe handling when
loading and unloading. Limit the size of stacks in accordance with national regulations, if any.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
None.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
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8.1.1. Occupational exposure limits
There is no occupational exposure limit proscribed for any mixture component. Possible hazard due to exposure
to nuisance dust. Exposure limit value for nuisance dust is 10 mg/m3.
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8.1.2. DNEL/PNEC values
DNELs of the mixture components
DNELs workers
DNELs general
population
Exposure
route
Exposure
frequency
Remark
Long term systemic effects
Route-to-route extrapolation
has been performed.
Long term systemic effects
Route-to-route extrapolation
has been performed.
Long term systemic effects
Route-to-route extrapolation
has been performed.
Ammonium nitrate, EC No 229-347-8
21.3 mg/kg bw/day
12.8 mg/kg bw/day
Dermal/Oral
37.6 mg/m³
11.1 mg/m³
Inhalation
Ammonium chloride, EC No 235-186-4
190 mg/kg bw/day
114 mg/kg bw/day
Dermal
33.5 mg/m³
9.9 mg/m³
Inhalation
Potassium nitrate, EC No 231-818-8
20.8 mg/kg bw/day
12.5 mg/kg bw/day
Dermal/Oral
36.7 mg/m³
10.9 mg/m³
Inhalation
PNECs of the mixture components
PNEC exposure route
Assessment factor (AF)
Remark
Ammonium nitrate, EC No 229-347-8
PNEC freshwater: 0.45 mg/l
1000
PNEC marinewater: 0.045 mg/l
10000
PNEC water (intermittent): 4.5 mg/l
100
PNEC sewage treatment plant: 18 mg/l
10
Extrapolation method: assessment
factor.
Ammonium chloride, EC No 235-186-4
PNEC freshwater: 1.2 mg/l
10
PNEC marinewater: 11.2 mg/l
100
PNEC water (intermittent): 1.2 mg/l
10
PNEC sewage treatment plant: 16.2 mg/l
100
Extrapolation method: assessment
factor.
8.2. Exposure controls
Prevent generation of dust. Provide adequate ventilation in work and storage areas.
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8.2.1. Key details of workers exposure control
Eye/face protection: Chemical safety goggles or full face shield (EN 166).
Skin protection: Protective clothing (EN ISO 13982) and footwear (EN 13832, EN ISO 20347), impervious
chemical resistant safety gloves (EN 374).
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Respiratory protection: Half-mask for dust/particles (EN 149) or half-mask (EN 140) with filter type P1 or
FFP1 for dust (EN 143).
Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used in conjunction with other control measures such as process
design (e.g. level of containment, closed process, local extraction), product design (e.g. low dust grades),
workplace (dilution ventilation) or work method (automation). Personal protective equipment should be used as
additional risk management measure when other measures are insufficient to guarantee control of risks or, as sole
risk management measure in particular cases (e.g. short term low frequency activities such as cleaning and
maintenance, installation of new equipment or manual spraying outside industrial settings, or use by
professionals).
8.2.2. Environmental exposure controls
Do not release into water-courses or drains. For accidental release see section 6.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Property
Unit
Reference conditions
Appearance
Gray to beige granulas Temperature 20 C, pressure 1013 hPa.
Odour
Odourless
Temperature 20 C, pressure 1013 hPa.
No data
Study scientifically unjustified.
> 4.5
pH water solution (10g/100ml)
ppm
Odour threshold
pH
Melting point / freezing point
C
170
Ammonium nitrate 1013 hPa.
Initial boiling point and boiling
range
C
No data
Not applicable, the product decomposes
before boiling.
Flash point
C
No data
Test is relevant only for liquids.
Evaporation rate
No data
Not applicable.
Flammability
Non flammable
Ammonium nitrate
Upper/lower flammability or
explosive limits
%
Non flammable
Ammonium nitrate
Vapour pressure
Pa
No data
Not applicable.
Vapour density
No data
Not applicable.
Relative density
No data
Study scientifically unjustified.
> 100
Ammonium nitrate in water at 20 °C.
No data
Not applicable, inorganic substance.
Solubility(ies)
g/l
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water
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Auto-ignition temperature
C
Not sensitive to self ignition.
Temperatures between room temperature
and melting point.
Decomposition temperature
C
≥ 200
Ammonium nitrate
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Viscosity
mPa s No data
Not applicable.
Explosive properties
None
See section 16.3.
Oxidising properties
Not classified.
See section 16.3.
9.2. Other information
Hygroscopic material.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Galvanised items such as sheeting, vents and girders should be avoided in the storage warehouses construction
where zinc is known to react with the ammonium nitrate. See subsection 10.5.
10.2. Chemical stability
The mixture is stable under predicted storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
10.3. Posibility of hazardous reactions
Posibility of explosion when heated in confinement. In contact with strong bases, gaseous ammonia and nitrogen
oxides can occure.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Avoid heating and contact with incompatible materials.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong acids and bases, chlorates, chlorides, chromates, nitrates, permanganates, metal powder of copper, nickel,
zinc and their alloys.
Compatibility with various fertiliser materials
Urea: Incompatible. Mixture will quickly become wet and absorb moisture resulting in the formation of liquid or
slurry. There could be safety implications.
Acidulated rock phosphate, Single/triple super phosphate: Limited compatibility. If free acid is present it
could cause a very slow decomposition of ammonium nitrate, affecting, for example, the packaging.
Ammonium nitrate, Calcium ammonium nitrate, Ammonium sulphate nitrate, Ammonium sulphate,
Potassium chloride: Limited compatibility. Consider the possibility of self-sustaining decomposition and the
overall level of oil coating.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
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Ammonium nitrate based fertiliser decomposes into ammonia, nitric acid vapour and toxic nitrogen oxides when
heated.
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SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
11.1.1. Acute toxicity
The mixture is not classified. The main component ammonium nitrate does not have to be classified for acute
oral, dermal and inhalatory toxicity, as all LD50/LC50 values are above the highest value used in classification.
Test
material
Ammonium
nitrate
Ammonium
chloride
Potassium
nitrate
CAS No
6484-52-2
Exposure
route
Species
Effect dose
Results/
Remarks
Reference
Inhalation No data
No data
No data
Not toxic
ICI
International
(1985)
Oral
OECD 401
Rat
(Wistar)
LD50: 2950
mg/kg bw
Not toxic
Hazleton
(1981)
Dermal
OECD 402 Rat
LD50: >5000
mg/kg bw
Not toxic
Merkel, D.J.
(2000)
Oral
OECD 401 Rat
LD50:
Not toxic
1410 mg/kg bw
BASF AG
(1983)
Dermal
EU
Method
B.3.
Rat
LD50:
>2000 mg/kg
bw
Not toxic
Rösslerova
(2010)
Oral
OECD 401 Rat
LD50:
>2000 mg/kg
bw
Not toxic
Merkel, D.J.
(2000a)
Dermal
OECD 402 Rat
LD50:
>5000 mg/kg
bw
Not toxic
Merkel, D.J.
(2000b)
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11.1.2. Irritation
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The mixture is not classified. Justification for non classification: BCOP Test - OECD 437/EU Method B.47 and
Eye irritation test - OECD 405/EU-Method B.5.
Test material CAS No
Exposure
route
Method
NPK/NP
ammonium
nitrate based
Mixture
Eye
Ammonium
nitrate
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Results/
Remarks
Reference
New
OECD 405/
Zealand
Method B.5.
rabbit
No data
Not irritating
See key
reference (2)
OECD 404
No data
Not irritating
J.R. Jones
(1983)
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11.1.3. Corrosivity
The mixture is not classified. Justification: available ammonioum nitrate eye and skin irritation studies (OECD
Guideline 404), ammonium nitrate based NPK testing results (OECD Guideline 405/ EU method B.5.).
11.1.4. Sensitization
The mixture is not classified. Reliable studies with inorganic nitrate substances (read-across from supporting
substance, structural analogue or surrogate) show no skin sensitisation.
Exposure
route
Test material
CAS No
Nitric acid,
ammonium
calcium salt
15245-12Skin
2
Method
Species
OECD 429,
EU Method
B.42
Mouse
(CBA)
Effect
dose
Results/
Remarks
Reference
No data
Not
sensitising
C.G.M.Beerens
-Heijnen
(2010)
11.1.5. Repeated dose toxicity
The mixture is not classified. Justification: OECD Guideline 422, OECD Guideline 412, Ammonium nitrate
CSR-PI-5.2.6.
11.1.6. Carcinogenicity
The mixture is not classified. There is no evidence on the carcinogenicity of ammonium nitrate salts.
11.1.7. Mutagenicity
The mixture and the components are not classified. There is no evidence on the mutagenicity of nitrate salts.
Test
material
CAS No
Exposure
Method
route
Species
Effect dose
Results/
Remarks
Reference
Potassium
nitrate
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Cells
Mouse
lymphoma
No data
Negative
C.M.
Verspeek-Rip
(2010)
Ames test
11.1.8. Toxicity for reproduction
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The mixture and the components are not classified. There is no evidence on the reproductive toxicity of nitrate
salts.
Test
material
CAS No
Exposure
Method
route
Species
Effect dose
Results/
Remarks
Reference
Potassium
nitrate
7757-79-1
Oral
Rat
(Wistar)
NOAEL:
≥1500 mg/kg
bw/day
No effects/
read-across
KNO3
Product Safety
Labs (2002b)
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SECTION 12: Ecological information
The product is not classified as hazardous to the environment.
12.1. Toxicity
Because of the low toxicity of ammonium nitrate towards aquatic organisms and regulation within several
European/National Laws, an environmental exposure and risk assessment for ammonium nitrate is not considered
necessary. Remark: European standard for nitrates maximum concentration in runing water is 50 mg/l.
Short-term aquatic acute toxicity
Test
material
CAS No
Exposure
Method
route
Aquatic/
terrestrial
organisms
Effect dose
Results/
Remarks
Reference
Dabrowska,
Sikora, (1986)
Ammonium
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nitrate
Freshwater
static
Fish
Cyprinus carpio
LC50 (48 h):
447 mg/l
No effects
Potassium
nitrate
7757-79-1 No data
Freshwater
Invertebrates
Daphnia magna
EC50 (48 h):
490 mg/L
No effects/
Dowden and
read across KNO3 Bennett (1965)
Potassium
nitrate
7757-79-1 No data
Freshwater
Algae
EC10/LC10
(NOEC):
1700 mg/l
No effects/
Admiraal W.
read across KNO3 (1977)
Long-term aquatic chronic toxicity
Exposure
Method
route
Aquatic/
terrestrial
organisms
Effect dose
Ammonium
6484-52-2
nitrate
No data
Saltwater
Invertebrates
Bullia digitalis
EC50 (7 d):
555 mg/l
Potassium
nitrate
No data
Saltwater
Algae
several benthic
diatoms
EC50 (10 d):
> 1700 mg/l
Test
material
CAS No
7757-79-1
Results/
Remarks
No effects
No effects/
read-across
KNO3
Reference
Brown, A.C.
and Currie,
A.B. (1973)
Admiraal W.
(1977)
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Abiotic degradation: Ammonium nitrate dissociates completely in water.
Biotic degradation: Because the product is inorganic, no standard biodegradability test system is aplicable and
necessary according to Guidance on required informations and chemical safety assessment (section R7b, ECHA).
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
The product is not considered to have bioaccumulative potential. Simple inorganic salts dissociate completely in
water.
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12.4. Mobility in soil
Nitrate ions (NO3-) are mobile in the soil. The product is not a surfactant and because of solubility in water and
other chemical properties show no adsorption properties to soil and sediments.
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12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Not applicable for the inorganic substances.
12.6. Other adverse effects
None.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Product waste code/ waste designations
06 10 Waste from the MFSU of nitrogen chemicals, nitrogen chemical processes and fertiliser manufacture.
06 10 99 Wastes, not otherwise specified.
16 03 04 Inorganic waste other than those mentioned in 16 03 03.
Waste code/ waste designations of contaminated packaging: 15 01 02 plastic packaging.
Applying of another waste code, depending on the condition and the process of waste generation is not excluded.
Waste treatment and disposal-relevant information
Proceed in accordance with relevant official national regulations. Do not discharge into drains or sewage system.
Do not dispose of with other industrial waste (see subsection 10.5).
Product waste: Depending on the character/ contamination of waste, use as a fertilizer if possible or apply
appropriate procedures in accordance to requirements of environmental protection (eg. dispose to an approved
waste disposal facility or recover/ dispose by an authorized company).
Contaminated packaging: non-hazardous waste - it can be recycled or disposed to an approved waste disposal
facility.
SECTION 14: Transport information
The product is not classified as hazardous according to transport regulations on hazardous substances.
14.1. UN number
None.
14.2. UN proper shipping name
None.
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
None.
14.4. Packing group
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14.5. Environmental hazards
None.
14.6. Special precautions for user
No data.
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
No limits.
IMSBC Code
Proper shipping name: AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER (nonhazardous)
Class: Not applicable. Group: C.SEC
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006: Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and
use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles.
Ammonium nitrate (AN), CAS No 6484-52-2, EC No 229-347-8
Shall not be placed on the market as a substance, or in mixtures that contain 16 % or more by weight of
nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate except for supply to:
(a) downstream users and distributors, including natural or legal persons licensed or authorised in accordance
with Council Directive 93/15/EEC;
(b) farmers for use in agricultural activities, either full time or part time and not necessarily related to the size
of the land area.
(i) “farmer” shall mean a natural or legal person, or a group of natural or legal persons, whatever legal
status is granted to the group and its members by national law, whose holding is situated within
Community territory, as referred to in Article 299 of the Treaty, and who exercises an agricultural
activity;
(ii) “agricultural activity” shall mean the production, rearing or growing of agricultural products
including harvesting, milking, breeding animals and keeping animals for farming purposes, or
maintaining the land in good agricultural and environmental condition as established under Article 5
of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003;
(c) natural or legal persons engaged in professional activities such as horticulture, plant growing in
greenhouses, maintenance of parks, gardens or sport pitches, forestry or other similar activities.
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Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the product:
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), Regulation (EU) No 453/2010, Regulation (EC) No 552/2009,
Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, Directive 67/548/EEC (DSD); Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), Regulation
(EC) No 2003/2003; OEL Directives (2000/39/EC, 2006/15/EC, 2009/161/EU); Directive 89/686/EEC; Transport
Directives (96/35/EC, 2000/18/EC, 2008/68/EC); Waste Directives (91/689/EEC, 2006/12/EC, 2008/98/EC); UN
Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods, 17th revised edition.
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15.2. Chemical safety assessment
A Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA) has been carried out for ammonium nitrate. CSA is documented in
Chemical Safety Report (CSR). The relevant CSR exposure scenario information are integrated into the safety
data sheet core sections.
SECTION 16: Other information
16.1. Indication of changes to the previous revision
The list of products is updated in Section 1. Previous revision: 3, 21/10/2013.
16.2. Abbreviations and acronyms
CSA: Chemical Safety Assessment,
CSR: Chemical Safety Report,
DNEL: Derived no-effect level,
IBC Code: International code on transport of chemicals in bulk,
IMSBC Code: International maritime solid bulk cargoes code,
MARPOL: International convention for the prevention of pollution from ships,
OEL: Occupational exposure limit,
PBT: Persistent bioaccumulative and toxic,
PNEC: Predicted no effect concentration,
PPE: Personal protective equipment,
RMM: Risk management measures,
vPvB: Very persistent and very bioaccumulative.
16.3. Further information
Declared R phrases and H statements:
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Acute Tox. 4: Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4
Eye Irrit. 2: Eye Irritation Category 2
Oxid. Sol. 3: Oxidizing Solids Category 3
R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire. R22 Harmful if swallowed. R36 Irritating to eyes.
O – Oxidizing; Xi – Irritant; Xn – Harmful.
Key references and data sources:
1. Chemical safety assessments: Ammonium nitrate 2010-09-20 CSR-PI-5.2.6, Ammonium chloride 2010-09-24
CSR-PI-5.2.6, Potassium nitrate 2010-09-26 CSR-PI-5.2.6;
2. LAUS GmbH/ Phycher Bio Développement: Complex mineral fertilizers Assessment of acute eye irritation,
Study No.: IO-OCDE-PH-12/0482, IO-OCDE-PH-12/0483, IO-OCDE-PH-12/0515, IO-OCDE-PH-12/0516;
3. Inspectorate Estonia AS (Test 0.I: test for Oxidizing Solids UN Manual of Tests and Criteria): Certificate of
Evaluation E11703-01, E11703-02, E11703-03, E11703-04, E11703-05, E11703-06;
4. Recommendations (UN) on the transport of dangerous goods, 17th revised edition
5. GESTIS data base on hazardous substances (IFA - Institut für Arbeitschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen
Unfallversicherung).
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Note:
The above information are based upon the present state of our knowledge. This Safety data sheet shall not
constitute or imply a guarantee concerning composition, properties or performance and shall not establish a
legally valid contractual relationship.
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