Ammonium nitrate
CAS 6484-52-2 · H4N2O3
Hazard classDanger — Oxidiser, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard
PictogramsOxidiserIrritant / harmfulHealth hazard
H-statements- H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer
- H303 May be harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H320 Causes eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H370 Causes damage to organs
- H371 May cause damage to organs
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Soil amendments (fertilizers)Energy Releasers (explosives, motive propellant)Oxidizing agentCatalystFuel agentsIntermediate
SynonymsAMMONIUM NITRATE · 6484-52-2 · Norway saltpeter · Ammonium nitricum · Nitram · Ammonium saltpeter · Nitrate of ammonia · Nitrato amonico
Molecular weight80.044 g/mol
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