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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Ammonium Nitrate

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsAmmonium Nitrate, Norway Saltpeter, Ammonium SaltUN Number2067, 2071Chemical FormulaNH4NO3HazardsOxidizerPPE ConsiderationsSFPC with SCBA.  May become unstable if exposed to heat or contaminated.  Nitrile, rubber, vinyl, or PVC gloves,Fire Fighting ConsiderationsTreat as explosive if involved in fire.  If extinguishment is attempted, use flooding amounts of water and control runoff. DecontaminationSoap and water with…See More
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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Ammonium Nitrate

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions:  Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. The solution will be provided later this week.The Chemical of the Week is Ammonium Nitrate Hazard ProfileChemical Name and Pseudonyms UN Number Chemical Formula Chemical Structure Hazards PPE Considerations Fire Fighting Considerations Decontamination Detection and Monitoring Chemical and Physical…See More
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