Safety Summary. Fertilizer nitrogen-limestone (CAN)

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1 Novomoskovskiy Azot 10 Svyazi St., Novomoskovsk, Tula Region, , Russia Safety Summary Global Product Strategy (GPS) according to the recommendations of International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) as the fulfillment of the obligations under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) of United Nations (UN). Fertilizer nitrogen-limestone This safety summary is provided within the scope of ICCA Global Product Strategy (GPS) to provide to the general public. GPS safety summary includes explanations on the possible chemical hazards and/or exposure scenarios, as well as information on safe handling and risk management. This summary is not intended to provide technical information on emergency actions, medical information or information on treatment in case of exposure. 1. General information Producer: Novomoskovskiy Azot (NAK Azot) Address: 10 Svyazi St., Novomoskovsk, Tula Region, , Russia Tel.: +7 (48762) , ext: Fax: +7 (48762) , ext Novomoskovsk@eurochem.ru 2. Substance identification Trade name Technical Name: Chemical Name CAS-No EC-No Fertilizer nitrogen-limestone (CAN) Calcium ammonium nitrate Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 3. Product Uses Calcium ammonium nitrate is produced by mixing ammonium nitrate solution with fine limestone (dolomite) followed by granulation of the mixture. Production form granules. Calcium ammonium nitrate regulates growth of vegetative mass, increases protein and gluten content in grain, raises crops yield, positively affects the fertility of all soil types. The soil is not acidified from regular application of this fertilizer; therefore this fertilizer may be used for all soil types and for all agricultural crops. Calcium ammonium nitrate is effectively used for acid soil especially. Basic technical characteristics according to TC Main specifications Values Mass fraction of total nitrogen, % 27 Mass fraction of nitrogen in the nitrate form,%, no more than 14 Mass fraction of calcium oxide,%, no less than 4

2 Mass fraction of magnesium oxide,%, no more than 2 Mass fraction of water, %, no more than 1.5 Mass fraction of granules: less than 1 mm,% no more than 3 from 2 to 5 mm,%, not less than 92 More than 6 mm,%, not less than Static strength of granules, MPa (kgf / cm 2 ), no less than 3 Friability% 100 The product is a preparation within the meaning of the REACH Regulation (1907/2006/EC). The following table contains the main constituent at the top. Chemical Name Concentration, wt. % CAS-No EC-No / Registration number Ammonium nitrate 78, / Dolomite , / Water 0, Physical/Chemical Properties Physical state Granulated Colour Depending on the impurities in the dolomite can be painted in gray, white, yellow, green. Odor No data available. Explosive properties No explosive. Flammability Non flammable Oxidizing properties No oxidizing. Molecular Weight Not applicable. Boiling point/boiling range No data available Flash Point Not applicable. The substance is a solid at room temperature Ignition temperature 380 С Autoignition temperature 480 C Vapor pressure Not applicable (testing does not appear scientifically necessary). Melting point/range C Bulk Density 1.09 g/cm 3 Water solubility > 80% at 20 C Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available Decomposition point/range > 205 ºC Viscosity, dynamic Not applicable. Viscosity is only relevant to liquids. The substance is a solid at room temperature. Viscosity, kinematic Not applicable. Viscosity is only relevant to liquids. The substance is a solid at room temperature. рн No data available 5. Health information 5.1 DNEL (Derived No-Effect Level)/DMEL (Derived Minimal Effect Level) For workers Inhalation - acute - systemic effects, mg/m 3 : No data available Inhalation - acute - local effects, mg/m 3 : No data available Page 2 of 8

3 Inhalation - long-term - systemic effects, mg/m 3 : Ammonium nitrate 36.7 Inhalation - long-term - local effects, mg/m 3 : No data available Dermal - acute - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available Dermal - acute - local effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Dermal - long-term - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: Ammonium nitrate 21.3 Dermal - long-term - local effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available Oral - acute - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available Oral - acute - local effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available Oral - long-term - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available Oral - long-term - local effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available For consumers Inhalation - acute - systemic effects, mg/m 3 : No data available Inhalation - acute - local effects, mg/m 3 : No data available Inhalation - long-term - systemic effects, mg/m 3 : Ammonium nitrate 11.1 Inhalation - long-term - local effects, mg/m 3 : No data available Dermal - acute - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available Dermal - acute - local effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available Dermal - long-term - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: 12.8 Ammonium nitrate 12.8 Dermal - long-term - local effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available Oral - acute - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available Oral - acute - local effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available Oral - long-term - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: 6.4 Ammonium nitrate 12.8 Oral - long-term - local effects, mg/kg bw day: No data available 5.2 Toxicity value Acute oral toxicity LD50 (rats) mg/kg: Ammonium nitrate: CAN: Acute dermal toxicity LD50 (rats) mg/kg: Ammonium nitrate > Acute inhalation toxicity LD50 (rats) No data available Chronic inhalation toxicity: No data available 5.3 Irritation/Corrosivity/Sensitization Irritation/corrosion (eyes/skin): May irritate eyes. Sensitization (skin/respiratory tract): no effect 5.4 CMR-effects Carcinogenisity Teratogenicity Suspected of causing cancer No data available Page 3 of 8

4 Reproductive toxicity Mutagenicity 5.5 Specific target-organ toxicity Single exposure - No data available Repeated dose toxicity: (subacute/subchronic) Ammonium nitrate No reproductive effect No mutagenic effect NOAEC (sub-acute; rat (male)): 185 mg/m 3 Route of application: inhalation NOAEC (sub-acute; rat (male)):300mg/m3 Route of application: inhalation Exposure time: 14 days (8 hrs/day) LOAEL (sub-chronic; rat): 256 mg/kg bw/day Route of application: oral Exposure time: 52 weeks 6. Environmental information 6.1 Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) PNEC aqua - freshwater: mg/l Ammonium nitrate 0.45 mg/l PNEC aqua - marine water: mg/l Ammonium nitrate mg/l PNEC aqua - intermittent releases: mg/l Ammonium nitrate 4.5 mg/l PNEC sediment - freshwater: mg/l PNEC soil: 62.6 mg/kg soil dw PNEC STP: 16.8 mg/l Ammonium nitrate 18 mg/l 6.2 Toxicity value Short-term toxicity to fish LC50 (96 h, mg/l): Ammonium nitrate Long-term study fish/daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates/aquatic plants: Ammonium nitrate Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: Toxicity to aquatic plants: LC50 (Cyprinus carpio): 447 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h LC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss): 53 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h NOEC (Lepomis macrochirus): 5.29 mg/l Exposure time: 30 days NOEC (Hyalella azteca): 3.12 mg/l Exposure time: 10 days EC50 (Daphnia magna): 169 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h EC50 (Chlorella vulgaris): mg/l Exposure time: 18 days Page 4 of 8

5 6.3 Environmental fate Phototransformation in air: No data available Phototransformation in water: No data available Phototransformation in soil: No data available Hydrolysis: No data available Biodegradation in water: screening tests: No data available Biodegradation in water and sediment: simulation tests: No data available Biodegradation in soil: No data available Bioaccumulation: aquatic / sediment: No data available Bioaccumulation: terrestrial: No data available Adsorption / desorption: No data available Henry's Law constant: No data available PBT and vpvb assessment: The substance is not considered a PBT/vPvB 7. Exposure Assessment See section Recommendations on Risk Management Closed manufacturing processes (if necessary), performance forced-air or local exhaust ventilation at the work zone, use of personal protection equipment. Minimization of quantity of exposed workers. Use of special dispensers and pumps designed to prevent splashes / spills. Effective removal of contaminants. Minimization of manual phases. Avoidance of contact with contaminated tools and objects. Regular cleaning of equipment and work area. Verification of the appropriate use of risk management measures. Ensure high levels of personal hygiene. Inform consumers through labeling. 9. Classification and labelling 9.1 Classification Classification to REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 Eye irritation, Category 2A H319: Causes serious eye irritation. 9.2 Labelling Labeling according to REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 Hazard pictogram(s): Exclamation mark Signal word Hazard statements Warning H319 : Causes serious eye irritation Page 5 of 8

6 Prevention: Response: P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P330 + R312 INGESTION: Rinse mouth. Seek medical attention if feeling unwell. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337+Р311: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention 9.3 PBT assessment The substance is not considered a PBT/vPvB. 10. Registartion information Fertilizer nitrogen-limestone Registration Number: Not applicable. 11. Conclusion Calculation of exposure and risk assessment was carried out on ammonium nitrate as a substance, contribute most to the product In the Product Safety Summary for risk calculations the following Exposure scenarios are used: Identifiers ES1 - M1 ES2 - F1 Titles of exposure scenarios and the related contributing scenarios Manufacture - Manufacture - Manufacture (ERC 1) Formulation - Formulation - Formulation (ERC 2) Page 6 of 8

7 ES3 - IW1 ES7 - PW1 ES8 - PW2 ES9 - PW3 ES10 - C1 Use at industrial site - Use at industrial site - Use at industrial site (ERC 4) Use by professional worker - Use by professional worker - Use by professional worker (ERC 8a) Use by professional worker - Use by professional worker - Use by professional worker (ERC 8b) Use by professional worker - Use by professional worker - Use by professional worker (ERC 8e) Consumer Use - Consumer Use - Consumer Use (ERC 8e) - Consumer contributing scenario (PC 12) GPS safety risk calculations performed for production, processing, use and disposal of Calcium ammonium nitrate and when exposed to the consumer and the environment (in accordance with the ECHA Guidelines on Safety Assessment). Page 7 of 8

8 The analysis shows that risks could be adequately controlled through the use of standardized technical, organizational measures, which are designed and operated by NAK Azot. 12. Contact information For more information on the matter, please contact: or visit: Date of issue 09-Sept-2016 Note For more information on first aid measures, fire fighting, prevention and elimination ofaccidents and emergency situations and their consequences, recycling, safe use andtransportation and storage rules, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this chemical orchemical products. While the data and information contained herein are presented in good faith and believedto be accurate at the date of printing, it is provided for your guidance only and may be revised inthe future. No warranties of any kind, either express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for aparticular purpose or of any other nature are made regarding the data or information provided.further, the Company assumes no obligation or liability whatsoever resulting from use of or reliance on the data and information given. The Company makes no commitment to update or correct any information that appears onthe Internet. Page 8 of 8