Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)

Product Name and Identification:

• Chemical      Name: Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
• Alternate      Names: CAN, Nitro-limestone
• CAS      #: 15245-12-2

Composition:

• Mixture      of ammonium nitrate and calcium carbonate.

Hazard Identification and Classification:

• Classification:     Oxidizing Solid (H272)
• Hazards:     Supports combustion and may explode under heat.

Precautionary Statements:

• P221:     Take precautions to avoid mixing with combustibles.
• P264:     Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Handling and Storage:

• Store      in a well-ventilated area, away from heat and moisture.
• Avoid      storage near fuels or reducing agents.

General Uses:

• Fertilizer      for agriculture, especially in acidic soils.

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• Appearance:      White to grey granular solid
• Odor:      Odourless
• Solubility:      Soluble in water
• Melting      Point: Decomposes before melting

Transport Information:

• UN      Number: 2067
• Class:      5.1 (Oxidizing agent)