SADC, South Africa, West Africa, Zambia
Updated: August 27, 2023
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Product
Bulker Bags
Explosive
Blend, Heavy ANFO, Porous Grained Ammonium Nitrate, Raw Material
Mining, Quarrying
Surface, Underground
Bulker Bag
Product Description
Porous Granular Ammonium Nitrate prills (PGAN).
Application
Porous Granular Ammonium Nitrate (PGAN) is primarily used as an oxidizer component to manufacture ANFO, Heavy ANFOs, emulsion blends, and base straight emulsions. PGAN applications include underground mines, open pit mines, quarries, and construction. PGAN alone has zero water resistance. PGAN is susceptible to reactivity with sulphide bearing ground and/or elevated ground temperatures.
Primary Benefits
PGAN is one of several oxidizing salts used to manufacture BME INNOVEX base emulsion products. PGAN is added to BME emulsions to manufacture INNOVEX Heavy ANFOs and INNOVEX emulsion blends. ANFO is manufactured by mixing PGAN with diesel fuel only.
Technical Properties
Guidelines for Use
Shelf Life
Shelf life: 12 months when stored under good conditions.
PGAN prills are subject to breakdown caused by repeated temperature cycling, moisture/humidity, and multiple handlings/transfers. Prill breakdown can lead to dust that subsequently may consolidate into lumps.
Always store PGAN in dry and protected areas or silos, away from combustible substances.
Packaging
PGAN is transported and stored in the following formats to suit user applications.
Bulk, 1000 kg and 2000 kg semi-bulk poly-woven bags, and 25 kg and 50 kg paper bags.
UN Classification for Transportation and Storage
Product Classification
Authorised Name: POROUS GRANULAR AMMONIUM NITRATE (PGAN)
Correct Shipping Name: OXIDISER
Classification: 5.1, OXIDISING SUBSTANCES
UN Number: 1942
Safe Use
- Never fight explosive fires.
- Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for first aid information.
- All explosives must be transported and stored in accordance to relevant regulations.
- All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and may cause damage to property, personal harm, or death, if not used correctly.
- Always keep products away from sources of heat, sparks, flame or hot surfaces and avoid mixing with combustibles or incompatible materials.
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