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Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Coal, Metal, Stone

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
AMMONIUM NITRATE PRODUCT DESCRIPTIION
 AMMONIUM NITRATE LIQUOR is a clear colorless liquid that
83% Liquor is heated to > 225oF to keep the salt dissolved in solution. It is infinitely soluble in water and
 does not precipitate with any common chemical.

SDS
 Properties #1021
 APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
 • The hot AMMONIUM NITRATE LIQUOR is used extensively in the mining industry.Consult
 your Dyno Nobel representative for additional details.
 Ammonium Nitrate % by weight 82.0 to 86.0
 Water % by weight 14.0 to 18.0
 TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
 Free Ammonia % by weight 0.0015 to 0.0065
 • Consult the many publications that address transportation, storage and handling of
 Phosphate ion by weight maximum 15 ppm AMMONIUM NITRATE.
 Sulfonate ion by weight maximum 50 ppm - The Fertilizer Institute: AMMONIUM NITRATE Packaging, Handling, Transportation,
 Color; Metal Oxide Turbidity (MOT) 65 color unit maximum Storage and Use.

restrict it from the
 • AMMONIUM NITRATE is placarded as an oxidizer that is drainage. The high nitrogen content (29%) may kill foliage, if not diluted. transported under a hazard classification 5.1. • AMMONIUM NITRATE can be handled by the municipal water treatment facility if spilled
 • It may also have a “HOT” label on the trailer. in a municipality. • The shipment will be marked with international transportation
 number UN 2426 which may be incorporated into the placard.

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Product Disclaimer: Dyno Nobel Inc. and its subsidiaries disclaim any warranties with respect to this product, the safety or suitability thereof, or the results to be obtained, whether express or implied, INCLUDING WITHOUT
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.

pH (eutectic point titration) 4.60 to 5.25 one Molar Solution - Bureau of Mines: I 28.23:6773 Explosive Hazards of AMMONIUM NITRATE Under Fire
 2.0 minimum - 6.0 maximum Exposure. pH (ATC pH probe)
 - International Fertilizer Industry Association: Handbook for the Safe Storage of
 Salt-out Temperature (open vessel) 160 to 170oF
 AMMONIUM NITRATE Based Fertilizers. Salt-out Temperature (closed vessel) 153 to 163oF • Hot concentrated AMMONIUM NITRATE solution poses a great health hazard to the
 Storage Temperature (summer) < 225oF handler. If tissue is contacted with this hot solution, it can cause instantaneous third
 degree burns. ALWAYS wear liquid impervious clothing, gloves and boots. ALWAYS
 Storage Temperature (winter) > 235 F o
 protect eyes and face with shield when loading. Weight @ 200oF lbs/gallon 11.33 to 11.50 • Any AMMONIUM NITRATE can decompose into ammonia and nitric acid fume at 350oF
 • ALWAYS wash vessels containing AMMONIUM NITRATE before attempting repairs
 requiring welding. Hazardous Shipping Description • Should a large spill of AMMONIUM NITRATE solution occur, ALWAYS restrict it from the
 • AMMONIUM NITRATE is placarded as an oxidizer that is drainage. The high nitrogen content (29%) may kill foliage, if not diluted. transported under a hazard classification 5.1.