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Safety Data Sheet

Conforms to REGULATION (EU) No. 453/2010
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NPK/NP/NK (< 70% AN): Non-hazardous

1.0 Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product Identifier
Product/Trade name Company Input

Common chemical name AN based NPK, compound fertilizer, complex fertilizer, NP fertilizer, NK fertilizer
Synonyms Company Input
Chemical formula Main ingredient: NH4NO3

EU index number (Annex 1) Not applicable

EC No Not applicable.
CAS No. Not applicable.
REACH Registration Number. Not applicable as the fertilizer is a mixture.

National Product Registration Number, Company Input

where applicable
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use of the substance/mixture Fertilizer

Uses advised against Company Input
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier Company Input
Company name:
Full address
Tel: +
Email address of the person responsible Company Input
for SDS Email address

1.4 Emergency telephone number Company Input (include hours of operation)

If a national official service exists, ints number can be included.

2 Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification in accordance with Non-hazardous.

Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP)
Hazard Statement(s) Not applicable
Classification in accordance with Not applicable
Directive 67/548 (DSD)
Risk phrase(s) Not applicable
2.2 Label elements

Hazard pictogram(s) None.

Signal word Not applicable

Hazard Statement(s) None.

Precautionary Statements Company Input Company Input:

2.3 Other hazards

PBT/vPvB criteria According to Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, no PBT and vPvB assessment has been
conducted since ammonium nitrate is inorganic.

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 Other hazards which do not result in classification

Physical and chemical hazards Fertilizers are basically harmless products when handled correctly.
However, the following points should be noted for fire, heating and detonation:
The fertilizer is not itself combustible but it can support combustion, even in the absence of air. On heating it melts and
further heating can cause decomposition, releasing toxic fumes containing nitrogen oxides, ammonia and other gases
depending on composition. It has high resistance to detonation. Heating under strong confinement can lead to
explosive behaviour.

Health hazards The fertilizers are basically harmless products when handled correctly. However, prolonged or repeated contact with
skin may cause discomfort, ingestion of large quantities may give rise to gastro-intestinal disorders and inhalation of
dust at high concentrations may cause irritation of the nose and upper respiratory tract with symptoms such as sore
throat and coughing. There are no known long term effects.

Environmental hazards Heavy spillage of nitrate and phosphate may cause adverse environmental impact such as eutrophication in confined
surface waters or nitrate contamination. See Section 12.

3 Composition/information on ingredients
Mixture
Hazardous ingredients

Classification Classification
Generic REACh
Chemical name CAS no. EC no. Regulation (EC) Directive
Reg No.)
No. 1272/2008 67/548/EEC
Ammonium nitrate 6484-52-2 229-347-8 Company input Ox. Sol 3, H272 O; R8, Xi; R36
Eye Irrit. 2, H319

Other ingredients

Company input e.g. other components

EC no. means EINECS or ELINCS number.

4.0 First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General In some cases medical attention necessary (see below).

Inhalation Remove from source of exposure to dusts.

Obtain medical attention if ill effects occur.

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting.

Rinse mouth and then give water or milk to drink.
Obtain medical attention if more than a small quantity has been swallowed.

Skin contact Wash the affected area with water.

Eye contact Flush/irrigate eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so.
Obtain medical attention if symptoms persist.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Acute effects None known.

Delayed effects None known.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Note to physician Inhalation of fire and thermal decomposition gases, containing oxides of nitrogen, ammonia and other toxic gases can
cause irritation and corrosive effects on the respiratory system. Some lung effects may be delayed. Give oxygen,
especially if there is blueness around the mouth.

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5.0 Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media If fertilizer is not directly involved in the fire
Use the best means available to extinguish the fire..
If fertilizer is involved in the fire
Use plenty of water.

Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not use chemical extinguishers or foams or attempt to smother the fire with steam or sand.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards Potential explosion hazard under fire conditions when severely confined and/or contaminted with incompatible
materials (e.g. organic materials, halogenated compounds - see Section 10).
Do not allow molten fertilizers to run into drains.

Hazardous thermal decomposition and Oxides of nitrogen, ammonia and depending on composition HCl etc.
combustion products
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Special fire fighting procedures Open doors and windows of the store to give maximum ventilation.
Avoid breathing the fumes (toxic); stand up-wind of the fire.
Prevent any contamination of fertilizer by oils or other combustible materials.

Special protective equipment for fire- Use a self-contained breathing apparatus if fumes are being entered.
fighters

6.0 Accidental release measures

6.1 Avoid walking through spilled product and exposure to dust.
Personal precautions, protective equipment
and emergency procedures

6.2 Environmental precautions Take care to avoid the contamination of watercourses and drains and inform the appropriate authority in case of
accidental contamination of watercourses.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and Any spillage of fertilizer should be cleaned up promptly, swept up and placed in a clean labelled open container for
cleaning up safe disposal, avoiding dusty conditions.
Do not mix with sawdust and other combustible or organic substances.
Dilute any contaminated or fine grained fertilizer with inert materials such as limestone/dolomite, mineral phosphate,
gypsum, sand or dissolve in water.

6.4 Reference to other sections See section 1 for emergency contact information, section 8 for personal protective equipment and section 13 for waste
disposal.

7.0 Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling Avoid excessive generation of dust.
Avoid contamination by combustible (e.g. diesel oil, grease, etc.) and/or other incompatible materials.
Avoid unnecessary exposure to the atmosphere to prevent moisture pick-up.
When handling the product over long periods use appropriate personal protective equipment, e.g. gloves.
Carefully clean all equipment prior to maintenance and repair.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any Store in compliance with national and local regulations
incompatibilities Locate away from the sources of heat or fire.
Keep away from combustible materials and substances mentioned under Section10.
On farm, ensure that the fertilizer is not stored near hay, straw, grain, diesel oil, etc.
When stored loose, take particular care to avoid mixing with other fertilizers.
Ensure high standard of housekeeping in the storage area.
Do not permit smoking and use of naked lights in the storage areas.
Restrict stack size (according to local regulations) and keep at least 1m distance around the stacks of bagged
products.
Any building used for the storage should be dry and well ventilated.
Where the nature of the bagged product and climatic conditions so require, store under conditions that will avoid
product breakdown by thermal cycling (wide variation in temperature).
The product should not be stored in direct sunlight to avoid physical breakdown due to thermal cycling.

Packaging materials:
Plastic synthetic materials, steel and aluminum are suitable. Avoid use of copper and zinc.

7.3 Specific end use(s) Company input

8.0 Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Regulated Exposure limit values No specific EU official limit.
Company input where hazardous ingredients may be present or where National Limits are specified.

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 Recommended occupational and consumer Exposure pattern Derived No Effect Level (DNEL)
exposure limit values (following from the Workers General population
performed CSA): Oral Not applicable 12.8 mg/kg bw/day
For Ammonium nitrate Dermal 21.3 mg/kg bw/day 12.8 mg/kg bw/day
Inhalation 37.6 mg/m3 11.1 mg/m3
The long-term DNEL is considered sufficient to ensure that effects from acute exposure to the substance do not occur

PNEC fresh water: 0.45 marine water: Intermittent Sewage

For ammonium nitrate mg/l 0.045 mg/l use/release: 4.5 treatment plant:
mg/l 18 mg/l

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering measures Avoid high dust concentration and provide ventilation where necessary.

Hygienic measures When handling the product do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands after handling and before eating, smoking and
using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.

Individual protection
Respiratory system If dust concentration is high and/or ventilation is inadequate, use suitable dust mask or respirator with an appropriate
filter (e.g. EN 143, 149, filters P1).Company input.

Skin and body Working clothes.

Hands Wear suitable gloves (e.g. plastic, rubber or leather) when handling the product over long periods.
Eyes Use appropriate safety eye wear depending on the task being carried out. Company input.
Environmental exposure controls Avoid the contamination of watercourses and drains and inform the appropriate authority in case of accidental
contamination of watercourses.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

9.0 Physical and chemical properties

Appearance Company input
Odour Odourless.
Odour thrteshold Not applicable
pH Company input
Melting point/freezing point 160-170°C depending on moisture content (for ammonuim nitrate).
Initial boiling point and boiling range Decomposes.
Flash point Not applicable, as the fertilizer is a mixture of inorganic solids
Flammability (solid, gas) Not flammable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Not applicable.

Explosive properties The fertilizer has a high resistance to detonation.

This resistance is decreased by the presence of contaminants and/or high temperatures.
Heating under strong confinement (e.g. in tubes or drains) may lead to a violent reaction or explosion especially if
there is contamination by some of the substances mentioned under Section 10.

Auto-ignition temperature Ammonium nitrate based NPK/NP/NK fertilizer is not combustible.

Decomposition temperature May start to decompose above approx. 170°C.
Minimum ignition energy Not applicable
Oxidising properties Not classified as an oxidizer.
Critical temperature Not applicable
Relative density Not applicable
Density Company input (1725 kg/m3 for main ingredient ammonium nitrate as solid material)
Loose bulk density Company input (Normally between 900-1200 kg/m3.)
Vapour pressure at 20°C Not applicable

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 Vapour density Not applicable
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Not applicable

Viscosity Not applicable

Mean particle size Company input
Water solubility Pure ammonium nitrate:1920 g/l at 20 °C
Hygroscopic - readily picks up moisture from the air.
Surface tension Not surface active (based on molecular structure)
Other information Company input, for example see below
Miscibility Not applicable
Fat solubility Not available
Gas group Not applicable
Remarks Company input.

10.0 Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7, handling and storage).
10.2 Chemaical stability Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7, handling and storage).
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions When heated can decompose.
10.4 Conditions to avoid Heating above 170°C (decomposes to gases).
Contamination by incompatible materials.
Unnecessary exposure to the atmosphere.
Sources of heat or fire close to the product.
Heating under confinement.
Welding or hot work on equipment or plant which may have contained fertilizer without first washing thoroughly to
remove all fertilizer.

10.5 Incompatible materials Combustible materials, reducing agents, acids, alkalis, sulphur, chlorates, chromates, nitrites,
permanganates, metallic powders and substances containing metals such as copper, nickel, cobalt, zinc and their
alloys.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products For fire situation: see section 5.

When strongly heated, it melts and decomposes releasing toxic fumes (e.g. NOx, ammonia and other gases dependin
on composition)
When in contact with alkaline material such as lime, may give off ammonia gas.
See also Sections 2 and 9.

11.0 Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution Not available

Acute toxicity Ingredients

Acute oral toxicity Ammonium nitrate LD50: 2950 mg/kg bw (OECD 401)

Acute dermal toxicity Ammonium nitrate LD50: > 5000 mg/kg bw (OECD 402)
Acute inhalation toxicity Ammonium nitrate LC50: > 88.8 mg/l (no guideline followed)
Company input
e.g. other components

Local effects

Skin irritation Product No critical or specific hazard

Eye irritation Product Not classified as irritating; see section 16.
Company input where other components present affect the classification.

Sensitisation Not sensitizing (OECD 429, with magnesium nitrate, nitric acid ammonium calcium salt, sodium nitrate)
Other For main ingredient ammonium nitrate
Sub-acute toxicity Oral 28-day NOAEL ≥ 1500 mg/kg bw/day (OECD 422, with potassium nitrate)
Oral 52-week NOAEL = 256 mg/kg bw/day (OECD 453, with ammonium sulfate)
Inhalation 2-weeks NOAEL ≥ 185 mg/m3 (OECD 412)

Mutagenicity Negative (OECD 471, 473, with nitric acid ammonium calcium salt)
Negative (OECD 476, with potassium nitrate)

Reproductive toxicity Oral 28-day NOAEL ≥ 1500 mg/kg bw/day (OECD 422, with potassium nitrate)

Carcinogenicity Not carcinogenic (OECD 453, with ammonium sulfate)

Remarks Adverse health effects are considered unlikely when the product is handled and used correctly.
If large quantities are ingested may give rise to gastro-intestinal disorders.

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12.0 Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Ammonium nitrate Fish (short-term) 48-h LC50: 447 mg/l (no guideline followed)

Fish (long-term) No data

Daphnia magna (short-term) 48-h EC50: 490 mg/l (no guideline followed, with potassium nitrate)
Daphnia magna (long-term) No data

Algae 10-d EC50: > 1700 mg/l (seawater, no guideline followed, performed with
potassium nitrate)
Inhibition of microbial activity 3-h EC50: >1000 mg/l, NOEC: 180 mg/l (OECD 209, with sodium nitrate)
Company input
e.g. other components

12.2 Persistence and degradability Ingredient name Ammonium Nitrate

Biodegradation Standard test is not applicable as the mixture is inorganic.

Hydrolysis No hydrolysable group is present, will completely dissociate into ions.

Company input for other

ingredients as appropraite

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential Octanol-water partition coefficient Not relevant as the mixture is inorganic, but considered to
(Kow) be low (based on high water solubility)

Bioconcentration factor (BCF) Low potential for bioaccumulation (based on main ingredient properties).

Company input for other

ingredients as appropraite
12.4 Mobility in soil Low potential for adsorption (based on main ingredient properties)
Very soluble in water. The NO3- ion is mobile. The NH4+ ion is adsorbed by soil.
Company input for other ingredients as appropraite

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment According to Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, no PBT and vPvB assessment has been
conducted since ammonium nitrate is inorganic.

12.6 Other adverse effects Heavy spillage may cause adverse environmental impact such as eutrophication in confined surface waters.

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13.0 Disposal considerations
Container
Containers should be cleaned by appropriate method and then re-used or disposed by landfill
or incineration as appropriate, in accordance with local and national regulations.
Do not remove label until container is thoroughly cleaned.

Methods of disposal Depending on degree and nature of contamination dispose of by use as fertilizer on farm, as raw material for liquid
fertilizer, or to an authorised waste facility.
Do not empty into drains; dispose of this material and its container in a safe way and in accordance with all applicable
local and national regulations.
See chapters 06 03 and 06 10 of the list of wastes (Commission decision 2000/532/EC )

Package waste disposal Empty the bag by shaking to remove as much as possible of its contents.
If approved by local authorities, empty bags may be disposed of as non-hazardous material or returned for recycling.

Note: see section 7 for safe handling and storage

14.0 Transport information

ADR/RID ADN/ADNR IMDG ICAO/IATA

14.1 UN Number Not classifed

14.2 UN Proper shipping name Ammonium nitrate Ammonium Ammonium nitrate Ammonium
based fertilizer nitrate based fertilizer nitrate
based fertilizer based fertilizer

14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not classifed

14.4 Packing group Not applicable.

Label Not applicable.

14.5 Environmental hazards Not applicable.

14.6 Special precautions for user None.
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Company input.
Annex II of MARPOL73/78
and the IBC Code

15.0 Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental EC 2003/2003, 96/82 EC; Seveso Directive, Company input.
regulation/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture

Other regulations Regulation EC 1907/2006 (REACH), EC 2003/2003, 96/82 EC.

Decision No 1348/2008/EC of the European Parliament & of the Council and Commission Regulation (EC) No
552/2009.Company input.

15.2 Chemical safety assessment In accordance with REACH Article 14, a Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for the
main ingredient Ammonium Nitrate as a substance.

16.0 Other information

The information provided in this safety data sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information, and belief at the date of its publication.
The information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal, and release and is not
to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such
material used in combination with any other materials or in any proceed, unless specified in the text.

Classification in accordance with None.

Regulation 1272/2008, as listed in Annex VI:

Classification in accordance with Not classified.

Regulation 1272/2008, by self-classification No eye irritation (tested on mixtures with similar compositions according to OECD 437 and OECD 405)
based on the performed CSA

Risk phrases R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

R36 Irritating to eye.

Symbols O oxidizing
Xi irritant

Abbreviations and acronyms Oxidizing solids category 3 (Ox. Sol 3)

May intensify fire; oxidizer (H272)
Eye irritation Category 2 (Eye Irrit. 2)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
Company input

Training advice Company input

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Date of previous SDS Company input

Modifications in this version Company input

References EFMA/Fertilizers Europe Guidance documents, TFI HPV data; NOTOX gap analysis

Disclaimer
The information in this Safety Data Sheet is given in good faith and belief in its accuracy based on our knowledge of the substance/preparation concerned at the date o
publication. It does not imply the acceptance of any legal liability or responsibility whatsoever by <the Company> for the consequences of its use or misuse in any
particular circumstances.

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