AMMONIUM NITRATE UN1942
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Bulk Explosives, Coal, Metal, Stone

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
AMMONIUM NITRATE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 Industrial Grade AMMONIUM NITRATE prills are
Industrial Grade specifically designed to be used as a solid oxidizer ingredient for explosive
 compositions such as ANFO, WR ANFO, Heavy ANFO emulsion and watergels. They
 are small-sized, low-moisture content, non-setting, porous spheres (prills) which
 SDS are a lower density than agricultural grade AMMONIUM NITRATE used for fertilizer. Properties #1020
 The particle density of the prills is such that, when liquid fuel is properly applied to
 and mixed with them, the prills absorb the fuel uniformly which enhances reactivity. AMMONIUM NITRATE is highly soluble in water and does not precipitate with any
 common chemical. Industrial Grade AMMONIUM NITRATE is available in bulk by
 AMMONIUM NITRATE % by weight railcar or truck. 98.8–99.8
 typical
 Water % by weight maximum < 0.15
 Bulk Density as manufactured
 g/cc 0.78 to 0.82
 lbs/cuft 48.5 to 51.0
 Bulk Density as received typical
 g/cc 0.80 to 0.86
 lbs/cuft 50.0 to 53.0
 Oil Absorption % by weight > 6.0
 Size Distribution as manufactured APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
 U.S. Standard 6–20 > 98%
 % by weight typical
 • Industrial Grade AMMONIUM NITRATE is used extensively in the mining industry
 Total Organics % by weight < 0.2% and is intentionally made very porous to allow for the rapid uptake of liquid fuel
 oil.

Industrial Grade AMMONIUM NITRATE is used extensively in the mining industry
 Total Organics % by weight < 0.2% and is intentionally made very porous to allow for the rapid uptake of liquid fuel
 oil. The prill is coated with a trace amount of waxy anti-caking material to enhance
 flowability and handling characteristics. Consult your Dyno Nobel representative for
 additional details, and information if needed. • AMMONIUM NITRATE will decompose into ammonia and nitric acid fumes at 350°F. • ALWAYS wash vessels containing AMMONIUM NITRATE thoroughly before
 attempting repairs requiring hot work. • ALWAYS check with the bulk emulsion explosive or matrix manufacturer to ensure
 compatibility before using ANFO containing Industrial Grade prilled AMMONIUM
 NITRATE in Heavy ANFO or repumpable emulsion/ ANFO blends. • ALWAYS keep doors, hatches and lids closed when not in use. Inspect all tanks and
 bins regularly for cracks and leaks. • Industrial Grade prilled AMMONIUM NITRATE is susceptible to breakage from
 moisture, humidity, heat, temperature cycling, pressure and pneumatic or mechanical
 handling. Fines can result producing possible caking or lumping as well as decreased
 Hazardous Shipping Description product fl
  ow characteristics / increased bulk density. • AMMONIUM NITRATE 5.1 UN1942 III or
 • AMMONIUM NITRATE Fertilizer 5.1 UN2067 III

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
AMMONIUM NITRATE
 - Bureau of Mines: I 28.23:6773 Explosive Hazards of AMMONIUM NITRATE
Industrial Grade Under Fire Exposure. - International Fertilizer Industry Association: Handbook for the Safe Storage
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS - continued of AMMONIUM NITRATE Based Fertilizers. • ALWAYS design storage and process facilities to minimize repeated pneumatic and - Institute of Makers of Explosives: Recommendations for the Transportation of
 mechanical handling. Whenever possible, choose mechanical rather than dispersed Explosives, Division 1.5 & AMMONIUM NITRATE Emulsions, Division 5.1 Bulk
 phase pneumatic methods to off-load or otherwise transfer AMMONIUM NITRATE Packaging. prills. • NEVER allow unauthorized access to Industrial Grade AMMONIUM NITRATE at any
•ALWAYS use an air transfer pressure of 7–8 psig to maintain prill quality where bulk step during transportation and storage. deliveries are transferred to storage by pneumatic conveyance. • ALWAYS rotate inventory by using the oldest product first. • NEVER exceed 8–10 psig air pressure in dispersed phase pneumatic transfer. • ALWAYS choose bins and tanks that are designed to keep the weight of the bulk
• ALWAYS use equipment especially designed to blend and load ANFO, Heavy ANFO or material from compacting into transfer augers that are located directly beneath them.

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LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR OTHER WARRANTY. Buyers and users assume all risk, responsibility and liability whatsoever from any and
all injuries (including death), losses, or damages to persons or property arising from the use of this product. Under no circumstances shall Dyno Nobel Inc. or any of its subsidiaries be liable for special, consequential or
incidental damages or for anticipated loss of profits.

ed to keep the weight of the bulk
• ALWAYS use equipment especially designed to blend and load ANFO, Heavy ANFO or material from compacting into transfer augers that are located directly beneath them. repumpable emulsion / ANFO blends. Bulk delivery equipment should be calibrated
 periodically to ensure quality. • ALWAYS empty and clean bulk tanks and bins routinely to prevent product build-up
 on walls. • ALWAYS calibrate bulk delivery equipment to ensure quality. •ALWAYS minimize inventory during warm weather and high humidity conditions. • ALWAYS purge all hoses, piping, augers and especially bins or tanks that have Packaged product may harden with temperature cycling; bulk material may cake,
 integral augers before discontinuing loading or mixing. AMMONIUM NITRATE prill lump or break down (fines). left in process equipment can make start up difficult and even cause damage. • ALWAYS keep prilled AMMONIUM NITRATE dry. Choose transportation, processing
• ALWAYS consider vibrators for bins, bulk trucks and railcars to assist with the flow and storage containers or equipment without openings though which water or
 of material. moisture can enter. Industrial Grade AMMONIUM NITRATE is available in bulk by railcar or truck. lump or
TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING break down (fines).

gs though which water or
 of material. moisture can enter. Industrial Grade AMMONIUM NITRATE is available in bulk by railcar or truck. lump or
TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING break down (fines). • Oxidizers must be transported, stored, handled and used in conformity with all • ALWAYS keep prilled AMMONIUM NITRATE dry. Choose transportation, processing
 applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. and storage containers or equipment without openings though which water or
 moisture can enter. • For recommended good practices in transporting, storing, handling and using this
product, see the Safety Library Publications of the Institute of Makers of Explosives • Industrial Grade AMMONIUM NITRATE is available in bulk by railcar or truck. and/or consult the many publications that address transportation, storage and handling
of AMMONIUM NITRATE. - The Fertilizer Institute: AMMONIUM NITRATE Packaging, Handling,
 Transportation, Storage and Use.

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