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ANFO

ANFO explosives are supplied either in cartridge or bulk form and are suitable for use in dry borehole conditions. EPC-UK’s range of ANFO explosives includes Ammospex and Ammoblast.

Ammospex and ammoblast are oxygen balanced, free flowing mixture of ammonium nitrate prills and fuel oil. The lack of water resistance and low bulk strength of ANFO have to be recognised when designing blasts using these product.

Bulk ANFO may be delivered in a variety of approved containers and weights. Standard packaging available in the UK;

Ammospex – 2.5Kg cartridges, 10 cartridges per box

Ammoblast – 25Kg bags, 1 bag per box.

Other sizes and weights are available on request.

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ANFO DataAmmospex / Ammoblast

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Product Type ANFO

Product Name Ammospex Ammoblast

Weight Strength (% ANFO) 100

Bulk Strength (% ANFO) 100

Density (g/ml) 0.8

VOD (m/s) 3000-4000

Gas Volume (l/kg) 970

CO2 Volume (l/kg) 85

Water Resistance Poor

Fume Characteristics Fair

Detonator Sensitive No

Temperature Range (use) oC -20/+40

Shelf Life 1 year

UN Number UN0082

UN Description Explosive, Blasting, Type B

UN Class/Compatibility Group

1.1D

CE Mark ENB/B/0063/12

PACKAGING DETAILS

Product Packaging

Cartridge Diameter (mm)

Cartridge Length (mm)

Cartridge Weight (kg)

Cartridges/box

Box Weight (kg)

Polythene film

85

570

2.5

10

25

Polythene bag in box

Bulk

Bulk

25

1 bag/box

25

*may depend on loading method


PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Identifier AMMOSPEX / AMMOBLASTANFO

Use of the Product The product is an explosive used as a column charge in blasting and similar explosive usage.

Manufacturer / Supplier EPC-UK EXPLOSIVES

Address ROUGH CLOSE WORKS CARNFIELD HILL SOUTH NORMANTON ALFRETON DERBYSHIRE, DE55 2BE

Telephone Number 01773 832253

Contact e-mail [email protected]

Emergency Telephone Number

01773 832253

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Classification According to EC Regulation 1272/2008

Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Expl. 1.1 H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard.

According to EC Regulation 1272/2008

Hazard Pictograms

Signal Word Danger.

Hazard statements H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard.

Precautionary statements - Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection.

Classification of Substance / Mixture

Label elements

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Continued...

Precautionary statements - Intervention

P372 Explosion risk in case of fire.P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing.

Precautionary statements - Storage

P401 Store in a safe and suitable place in accordance with legal requirements.

Precautionary statements - Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container. Dispose of the product/container in accordance with local regulations on the disposal of explosive and contaminated waste.

Other Hazards May cause explosion or fire if handled improperly

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE INGREDIENTS

Substances Not applicable.

Mixtures

Dangerous substance

Concentration range

EC Number

CASNumber

Classification

Ammonium Nitrate

92.5-95.0% 229-347-8

6484-52-2

Eye Irrit. 2 H319Oxid. Solid 3 H272

Fuels, diesel 5.0-7.5% 269-822-7

68334-30-5

Flam. Liq. 3; H226 Asp Tox 1; H304 Skin Irrit. 2; H315 Acute Tox. 4 H332 Carc. 2 H351 STOT RE 2; H373 (Thymus, liver, bone marrow) Aquatic Chronic 2; H411


FIRST AID MEASURES

General Call a doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

First Aid – Eyes Rinse thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, consult an ophthalmologist.

First Aid – Skin Wash the affected areas thoroughly with soap and plenty of water. If skin irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

First Aid – Ingestion DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If conscious, give some water. Get medical attention if persistent.

First Aid – Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Get medical attention.

Eye contact After eye contact, a serious eye irritation is likely to occur.

Skin contact After skin contact, skin and mucous membranes’ irritation may occur. A continuous contact with skin may lead to sensitisation.

Ingestion ANFO can be toxic if ingested. The symptoms can be headache, nausea and sleep disorders.

Inhalation Remove to well ventilated area. If problems persist, seek medical advice. A person suffering from inhalation of after detonation fumes must be removed to fresh air, receive medical attention and stay under medical observation for at least 48 hours. The person should lie down until the doctor arrives.

Description of First Aid Measures

Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed

Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed - Treat symptomatically.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media Appropriate: Large quantities of water must be used to cool and protect exposed material.

Inappropriate: not determined.

Special Hazards Arising from Product

If the product is enveloped in flames, there is an immediate risk of explosion, so evacuate as quickly as possible, to at least 300 metres from the flames, and a greater distance may be required depending on the quantity of explosives If possible seek shelter behind a natural or artificial barrier. Product combustion generates toxic fumes and gases, mainly carbon monoxide and nitrous fumes.

Advice for Firefighters If the flames do not involve the product directly, extinguish them using the media recommended for the specific type of fire. Move the product away from the fire if possible. If the fire directly involves the product, evacuate the area immediately to an upwind position to avoid breathing the fumes. There is an explosion risk in case of fire so DO NOT fight fire when it reaches explosives. Only if possible, fight the fire from a protected position, wearing self-contained breathing apparatus and using large quantities of water.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal Protective Equipment must be worn. Gather the dispersed product using anti-sparking tools and equipment (wood, plastic…). Eliminate all potential sources of ignition and avoid any action that could cause an impact, friction, sparking or a sudden rise in temperature.


ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Continued

Environmental Precautions Do not let the product get into the soil and water. Call the fire brigade if soil or water is contaminated.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Place the product in a suitable container, preferably a cardboard box or canister that can be sealed after removal of the product. Never use tools that generate sparks. Keep anyone not involved in the operation well away from the danger area and inform them of the risk of explosion. Contamination may increase the explosive’s sensitivity to impact and friction.

Reference to other sections Refer to Handling and Storage, Exposure Control/Personal Protection and Disposal Considerations.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling

Handle with care, bearing in mind the potential hazards.Earth all electrical equipment present and any conductive item.Keep the product well away from heat, direct sunlight and other sources of ignition, including combustible materials.When handling the product, avoid ingesting or inhaling any solid particles that are formed. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling the product. Wear disposable plastic, latex or rubber gloves to prevent contact with the skin.Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the product.Remove contaminated clothes and PPE before entering areas where food and drink are consumed.

HANDLING AND STORAGE Continued

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store only in authorized areas that are suitable for the purpose and are licenced under the Explosives Regulations 2014.Take measures to avoid the generation and accumulation of electrostatic charges.Keep the storage areas closed.Do not store in damp or humid conditions. Avoid thermal cycling. Keep boxes closed prior to use.The shelf life of the explosive is 12 months when stored under recommended conditions.All explosives and explosive items are chemically incompatible with acids, alkalis and highly reactive materials such as reducing agents and highly oxidizing agents (avoid chlorates and perchlorates).

Specific end use(s) The product is supplied for use, testing and analysis by qualified personnel who have been fully trained to handle explosives.

EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control Parameter None

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Personal protective equipment

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

Eye/face protection: safety goggles are required in the presence of large amounts of powder during handling.

Hand protection: wear plastic, rubber or latex gloves. Disposable gloves are recommended to minimise cross-contamination with the explosive.

Body protection: the entire skin must be covered by suitable clothing. Any powder contaminating the skin must be removed immediately by washing in plenty of water. Work clothes must be antistatic, made of cotton for instance, and flame retardant.


EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION Continued

Environmental exposure controls

Respiratory protection: not required during normal handling.Hygiene measures: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash contaminated clothes before reuse. Other: use appropriate anti-static footwear.Not available.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance/ colour Homogeneous prilled granules (Ammospex contained in a polyethylene cartridge, Ammoblast in bulk), off white /pink.

Odour Characteristic of fuel oil /diesel.

Odour threshold Not available.

pH Not available. 10% solution of the AN in water will have a ph of 4.5-7.

Melting point / Freezing Point

Not available.

Initial Boiling point and boiling range

Not available.

Flash point >100C

Evaporation Rate Not available.

Flammability Not available.

Upper / lower flammability or explosive limits

Not available.

Vapour pressure Not available.

Vapour density Not available.

Relative Density 750-850 kg/m3, tapped density.

Solubility(ies) Ammonium nitrate very soluble in water.

Partition coefficient (n-octanol / water)

Not available.

Auto-ignition temperature Not available.

Basic physical and chemical properties

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Continued

Decomposition temperature >150 C

Viscosity Not available.

Explosive properties Detonation rate: 3000-4000 m/s.Ignition sensitivity: A primer cartridge is recommended.

Oxiding properties Not available.

Other information Not available.

Basic physical and chemical properties

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity Impact, friction, electrostatic discharge, excessive temperature rise, naked flames and other causes of ignition can cause explosion.

Fire can lead to explosion.

Chemical Stability Stable under the recommended storage and use conditions and at moderately elevated temperatures and pressures. German assay at 120°C with methyl violet. No variation after 2h 30’.

Possibility of hazardous Reactions

When the product is exposed to heat, there is a risk for explosion at temperatures well below the auto-ignition temperature.

Conditions to avoid Keep away from heat, sparks, naked flames and hot surfaces. Do not smoke. Avoid scratching, impact, shock and friction.

Incompatible materials Copper and its alloys, bromates, chlorates, chlorites, hypochlorites, nitrites, perchlorates, permanganates, powdered metals, acids and bases. Highly reactive materials such as reducing agents and highly oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Some Nitrogen Oxides, Oxides of Carbon, including Carbon Monoxide may be produced when the product is detonated. However the amount of toxic gases produced will depend on many variables such as method of initiation, rock type, humidity etc. In the event of a fire, larger quantities of Nitrous fumes and carbon monoxide may be released.


TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity ANFO is toxic when inhaled or ingested. Exposure to the product by ingestion or inhalation can generate acute or chronic symptoms such as headache, nausea and sleep disorders.

Skin corrosion / irritation Prolonged and repeated contacts can irritate the skin.

Serious eye damage / irritation

Powder in the eyes can cause considerable discomfort and lacrimation. Can cause sleep disorder, irritation, sensitisation and epileptic convulsions.May persist for several days.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Inhalation and continuous skin contact may lead to sensitisation.

Germ Cell Mutagenicity Not available.

Carcinogenicity Not available.

Reproduction toxicity Not available.

STOT – single exposure Not available.

STOT –repeated exposure Not available.

Aspiration hazard Not available.

Other Information Respiratory irritation

The powder irritates the airways and can cause sneezing and coughing. Large quantities can cause headache, lack of appetite, malaise, vomiting, dizziness, fluctuations in blood pressure and fainting.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Toxicity

Environmental dispersion causes severe ecological impacts because the product contains ammonium nitrate, which is highly soluble in water, leading to eutrophication of algae.

Result Species Exposure

LC50 650 mg/L Fish 24 hours

LC50 340 mg/L Daphnia 24 hours

LC50 2.5 mg/L Algae 5 days

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Continued

Persistence and Degradability

Not available.

Bioaccumulation potential Not available.

Mobility in soil Not available.

Result of PBT and vPvB Assessment

Not available.

Other Adverse Effects Not available.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods Considering the potential risk associated with the kind of product, it must only be disposed by personnel specifically trained for the purpose.

Product disposal Avoid or reduce the generation of waste to a minimum.Collect waste in appropriate containers in accordance with the applicable regulations, ready for disposal using approved methods.The buildings where containers of waste are kept must be properly equipped and authorised by the competent authorities.Waste must never be discharged into the drains or waterways.Under the supervision of a trained competent person the product may be disposed of by detonation in a shot hole or by burning on an approved burning ground. For further guidance see the HSE /CBI Explosives Industry Group, “Guidance for the Safe Management of the Disposal of Explosives”.

Container Disposal The accepted method for destroying empty boxes is burning.


TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number UN 0082.

UN Proper Shipping Name EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, TYPE B.

Transport Hazard Classes 1.1D

Packing Group Not assigned, but treat as PG II.

Environmental Hazards -

Special Precautions for User Not available.

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code

Not available.

OTHER INFORMATION

REGULATORY INFORMATION

UK Legislation Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations 2009, as amended – implementing ADRControl of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs 2002, as amendedControl of Major Accident Hazard Regulations 2015Explosives Regulations 2014, as amended.

EC Regulations Registration Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulations 2006, as amendedClassification Labelling and Packaging Regulations 2008, as amended.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not available.

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

MSDS first issued: 03/1996

ChangesIssue Issue Date Changes7 05/2012 Minor changes8 10/11/2016 Completely re-written complying EC Reg 2015/0830

Abbreviations and acronymsPBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative, ToxicvPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative

OTHER INFORMATION Continued

References - “Guidance for the Safe Management of the Disposal of Explosives,

January 2007”.- ADR “European Agreement regarding the International Carriage of

Dangerous Goods by Road”.- RID “European Agreement regarding the International Carriage of

Dangerous Goods by Rail”.- IMO/IMDG “International Maritime Transport of Dangerous Goods”.- ADN “European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of

Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways”.- Registration files available on the ECHA website. CAS# 6484-52-2.

Evaluation method for mixtures - Not applicable.

Relevant hazard Statements and Precautionary statementsH201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard.H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.H228 Flammable solid.H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas.H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.H315 Causes skin irritation.H319 Causes serious eye irritation.H332 Harmful if inhaled.H351 Suspected of causing cancer.H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.

P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection.P372 Explosion risk in case of fire.P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing.P401 Store in a safe and suitable place in accordance with legal requirements.P501 Dispose of contents/container. Dispose of the product/ container in accordance with local regulations on the disposal of explosive and contaminated waste.

Advice on training - Not available.

Notice: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: EPC-UK EXPLOSIVES EXPLOSIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ON 01773 832253

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