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Revision as of 10:41, 10 October 2011

Description

Colourless crystals or powder usually shipped in bags or drums.

Used as a fertilizer, as a pesticide and for hardening iron and steel. Decomposes in water, giving off ammonia and acetylene, with attendant fire risk. Acts as a skin irritant.Cases have occurred in the past of bags exploding without evidence of external interference.

Hazard: IMDG Class 6.1 Poisonous marine pollutant