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.   

• IME Guideline for the Responsible Transportation of Solid Ammonium Nitrate by Motor Vehicle -- September 2020

• Ammonium Nitrate Detonability Question -- April 2019

• 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)

• Guidelines for IMESAFR-Based QRAs for Ports 

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