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Ammonium nitrate extra pure

Nitric acid ammonia ; Ammonia nitrate

CAS :6484-52-2

Storage class :5.1 C

Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Explosive when mixed with combustible material.
After absorption of large quantities	Methaemoglobinaemia with headache, cardiac arrhythmia, drop in blood pressure, dyspnoea, and spasms, key symptom: cyanosis (blue colouration of the blood).
Additional informations	Swallowing causes nausea and vomiting.

Protective equipments / General working measures

Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Avoid inhalation of dusts.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Suitable extinguishing media	water
Extinguishing media not to be used	CO₂, foam, powder.

First aid

After inhalation	fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation.
After skin contact	wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact	rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist if necessary.
After swallowing	Drink plenty of water or milk. Induce vomiting. Laxative: Sodium sulfate (1 tablespoon/1/4 l water). Summon doctor.