J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- AMMONIUM NITRATE  -- 6810-00-222-9679
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:01/29/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9679
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
CAGE:DO870
=== 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:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:6484-52-2
RTECS #:BR9050000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 4820 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALATION:TIGHTNESS AND PAIN IN
    CHEST. SKIN: IRRITATION. EYE:RRITATION. INGESTION:HARMFUL,
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC:NONE KNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN AND THE RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. ABDOMINAL SPASM, NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE, CONVULSION,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS. COUGHING AND BREATHING DIFFICULTY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN
    CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MED ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS
    PERSIS T. INGESTION:INDUCE VOMITING IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK 1-2 GLASSES
    OF WATER. GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA WITH
    FULL FACEPIECE IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE
    AREA.USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONT. COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
    EXPLODE. STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLES/FLAMMABLE &
    POWDERED METAL CAN CAUSE FORE OR EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP
    COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD,PAPER,OIL,ETC.) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL. WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER &
    COVER. REMOVE FROM AREA . FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLES IN
    TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS. STORAGE CODE: YELLOW (REACTIVE).
Other Precautions:MAY EXPLODE UNDER CONFINEMENT & HIGH TEMPS,BUT NOT
    READILY DETONATED.VENTILATE WELL.TO FIGHT FIRES USE LARGE AMOUNTS
    OF WATER. MATERIAL SHOULD BE KEPT AS COOL AS POSSIBLE.EXPLODES MORE
    READILY IF CONT AMINATED W.COMBUSTIBLES OR OXIDIZERS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF
    AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR
    DUST MASK.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN) OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:PV/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING/BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY.
    WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:410F,210C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:338F,170C
Vapor Density:2.3
Spec Gravity:1.73
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS,STRONG BASES,MOST COMMON METALS,COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, CONFINEMENT, SHOCK
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF THE COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.