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Explosive Toxic Dangerousfor health

Flammable Oxidizing PressuredContainer

Corrosive Irritant Dangerousfor the

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Protection Equipment


Safety Glasses Boots Vapour and Dust Respirator

Safety Goggles SyntheticApron

Full Face Respirator

Face Shield Full Suit Airline Mask

Gloves DustRespirator

Acetic Anhydride Ethanoic Anhydride

HS Code: 2915.24CAS Code: 108-24-7

UN Code: 1715

Acetic Anhydride

Appearance: Clear liquid.

Odour: Acetic acid.

Common Packaging: Drums.

Main Producing Countries/Regions: Asia, Europe, North America.

Common Uses: Photographic film and other coated materials, production of aspirin, wood preservative, production of modified starches, synthesis of heroin.


AcetoneDimethylformaldehyde, Dimethyl Ketone,

ß-ketopropane, 2-Propanone

HS Code: 2914.11CAS Code: 67-64-1

UN Code: 1090

Acetone

Appearance: Colourless liquid.

Odour: Pungent, irritating, floral.

Packaging: Liquid containers.

Main Producing Countries/Regions: US, Chinese Taipei, China.

Common Uses: Cleaning solvent, component of some paints and varnishes, paint thinner, nail polish remover, superglue remover.


Aluminium Powder

HS Code: 7603.10 or 7603.20CAS Code: 7429-90-5

UN Code: 1396

Aluminium Powder

Appearance: Light silvery-white to grey powder, can be powdery or flaky in texture.

Odour: Odourless.

Packaging:Commercialized paint or powder packaging.

Main Producing Countries: China, Russia, Canada, US.

Common Uses: Used in various applications of pyrotechnics, including the creation of firework displays, construction of wooden furniture and floors.


Ammonium NitrateHigh Nitrogen

HS Code: 3102.30CAS Code: 6484-52-2

UN Code: 1942

Ammonium Nitrate

Appearance: White solid.

Odour: Strong acidic / caustic odour – smells like ammonia.

Packaging: White plastic sacks with black or green printing, or brown sacks with green printing; typically labelled 26 – 34.5% Nitrogen.

Main Producing Countries: Russia, US, China.

Common Uses: Instant cold packs, high nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture.


Calcium Ammonium NitrateCAN

HS Code: 3102.60CAS Code: 15245-12-2

UN Code: 1477

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate


Odour: Odourless to slight ammonia.

Packaging: Brown plastic sacks with green and red printing; labelling 27 – 0 – 0 = 27% Nitrogen.

Main Producing Countries: Russia, US, China.

Common Uses: Fertilizer.


Hydrogen PeroxideDioxidane

HS Code: 2847.00CAS Code: 7722-84-1

UN Code: 2014, 2015, 2984

Hydrogen Peroxide

Appearance: Pale blue liquid.

Odour: Slightly sharp.


Main Producing Countries: Belgium, Thailand.

Common Uses: Bleach, disinfectant, antiseptic, oxidizer.


Nitric AcidAqua fortis, Saltpeter acid,

Spirit of nitre

HS Code: 2808.00CAS Code: 7697-37-2

UN Code: 1796, 1826, 2031, 2032

Nitric Acid

Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid.

Odour: Acidic.


Main Producing Countries: N/A.

Common Uses: Fertilizers, purification and extraction of gold, chemical synthesis.


NitromethaneNitrocarbol

HS Code: 2904.20CAS Code: 75-52-5

UN Code: 1261

Nitromethane

Appearance: Colorless liquid.

Odour: Chloroform.


Main Producing Countries: N/A.

Common Uses: Industrial solvent, cleaning solvent, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, explosives, fibres, coatings and racing fuel, dry cleaning, degreaser, solvent for superglue.


Potassium ChloratePotcrate

HS Code: 2829.19CAS Code: 3811-04-9UN Code: 1485, 2427

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Potassium Chlorate

Appearance: White crystals or powder.

Odour: Odourless, but may be influenced or masked by additive.

Packaging: White sacks with potassium chlorate printed on them, may originate in China.

Main Producing Countries: China, US.

Common Uses: Disinfectant, safety matches, explosives and fireworks, oxidizing agent, pesticide.


Potassium NitrateSaltpeter, Nitrate of potash,

Vesta powder

HS Code: 2834.21CAS Code: 7757-79-1

UN Code: 1486

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Potassium Nitrate


Odour: Odourless.

Packaging: White sacks.

Main Producing Countries: US.

Common Uses: Fertilizers, rocket propellants, fireworks, food additive, pre-rolled cigarettes, tree stump remover.


Potassium PerchloratePotassium chlorate, Perchloric acid,

Potassium salt peroidin

HS Code: 2829.90CAS Code: 7778-74-7

UN Code: 1489

Potassium Perchlorate

Appearance: Colourless/white crystalline powder.

Odour: Odourless.


Main Producing Countries: US, China.

Common Uses: Fireworks, ammunition percussion caps, explosive primers, propellants, flash compositions, stars, sparklers.


Sodium Chlorate

HS Code: 2829.11CAS Code: 7775-09-9UN Code: 1495, 2428

Sodium Chlorate


Odour: Odourless.


Main Producing Countries: China, US.

Common Uses: Herbicide, defoliant and desiccant.


Sodium NitrateCaliche, Chile saltpeter

HS Code: 3102.50CAS Code: 7631-99-4

UN Code: 1498

Sodium Nitrate


Odour: Sweet.


Main Producing Countries: Chile, Peru.

Common Uses: Colour fixative and preservative in meats and fish, dyeing and printing textile fabrics and bleaching fibres, manufacture of rubber chemicals, corrosion inhibitor.


UreaCarbamide, Carbonyl diamide,

Carbonyldiamine, Diaminomethanal,Diaminomethanone

HS Code: 3102.10CAS Code: 57-13-6

UN Code: N/A

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Urea


Odour: Odourless.

Packaging: Labelling 46 – 0 – 0 = 46% Nitrogen.

Main Producing Countries: Russia, China.

Common Uses: Nitrogen-release fertilizer, raw material for the chemical industry.


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