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Chemical Datasheet

UREA, AMMONIUM NITRATE SOLUTION, (W/AQUA AMMONIA)

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 57-13-6
  • 6484-52-2
 none data unavailable
  • UAS
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none
  • AMMONIUM NITRATE
  • UREA
NFPA 704
Diamond Hazard Value Description
0
0 3
ox
Blue Health 0 No hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material.
Red Flammability 0 Will not burn under typical fire conditions.
Yellow Instability 3 Capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or explosive reaction but requires a strong initiating source or must be heated under confinement before initiation.
White Special OX Possesses oxidizing properties.
Note: NFPA ratings shown are for ammonium nitrate, CAS number 6484-52-2.
(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
Clear liquid consisting of urea and ammonium nitrate dissolved in aqueous ammonia. Odor of ammonia.

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble. A significant amount of heat may be generated when water is added to the mixture.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Heating to decomposition yields oxides of nitrogen.

Behavior in Fire: Organic and oxidizable materials can sensitize DRY ammonium nitrate to readily explodable state; can detonate if heated under confinement with high pressure. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
INHALATION: Irritation of mucous membranes may result from exposure. EYES and SKIN: Irritation may result from exposure. INGESTION: Nausea, possible vomiting and diarrhea. Methemoglobinemia may occur, particularly in children under 1 year of age. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
UREA, AMMONIUM NITRATE SOLUTION, (W/AQUA AMMONIA) is a basic solution. Reacts exothermically with acids. Can react with both oxidizing agents and reducing agents. May be subject to detonation if allowed to dry out.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Rubber gloves, safety glasses, clothes that minimize skin exposure. (USCG, 1999)
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First Aid
INHALATION: Evacuate to fresh air and give artificial resuscitation. Keep under observation for 24 hours as symptoms may be delayed.

EYES: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes or until irritation subsides.

SKIN: Wash contaminated surface with soap and water. If irritation develops consult a physician.

INGESTION: Give milk and demulcents, induce emesis or perform gastric lavage: give fluids: observe for methemoglobinemia, particularly in infants. If needed, give methylene blue as a 1% solution intravenously, 1 to 2 mg/ kg; and if severe, consider exchange transfusion. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • CH4N2O (urea)
  • NH4NO3 (ammonium nitrate)
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 1.326 at 60.008°F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: 225°F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

Chemical PAC-1 PAC-2 PAC-3
Urea (57-13-6) 30 mg/m3 280 mg/m3 1700 mg/m3
Ammonium nitrate (6484-52-2) 6.7 mg/m3 73 mg/m3 440 mg/m3
(DOE, 2018)

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

RELEASE THEFT SABOTAGE
Chemical of Interest CAS Number Min Conc STQ Security
Issue		 Min Conc STQ Security
Issue		 Min Conc STQ Security
Issue
Ammonium nitrate [with more than 0.2 percent combustible substances, including any organic substance calculated as carbon, to the exclusion of any other added substance] 6484-52-2 ACG 5000 pounds explosive ACG 400 pounds EXP/IEDP
Ammonium nitrate, solid [nitrogen concentration of 23% nitrogen or greater] 6484-52-2 33.00 % 2000 pounds EXP/IEDP

(CISA, 2007)

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names