Ammonium Nitrate Safe Handling

The following resources are provided as best practices for safe handling of ammonium nitrate to protect the public, workplace employees and commercial explosives businesses.   

• SLP-30 Safe Handling of Ammonium Nitrate

• SAFEX International Good Practice Guide: Storage of Solid TGAN (Posted with the permission of SAFEX International)

• Chemical Advisory: Safe Storage, Handling, and Management of Solid AN Prills (EPA, OSHA and ATF)

• SLP-24 Recommendations for Handling 50 Metric Tons or more of Commercial Division 1.1 or 1.2 Break-Bulk and Containerized Explosive Materials in Transportation at Commercial Waterfront Facilities in the United States

• Guidelines for IMESAFR-Based QRAs for Ports 

• Guidance Document Regarding Acceptors Under ATF Regulations at 27 CFR 555.220