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Ammonium Nitrate Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Ammonium Nitrate (NH4NO3). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium nitrate is a white crystalline solid with a slightly sweet odor. It is primarily used as a fertilizer, but can also be used in the manufacturing of explosives.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Oxidizer: Division 5.1
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- N/A
- Storage temperature
- Store in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials.
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Water
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible with acids, alkalis, and other oxidizing agents.
Oxidizers are chemicals that can cause a fire in contact with combustible materials. Division 5.1 substances are known to have a strong oxidizing effect.
Fire Suppression System
Water fire suppression is recommended for Ammonium Nitrate
Water · Recommended
Dry Chemical
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Water fire suppression is generally recommended for Ammonium Nitrate (NH4NO3). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Always confirm extinguishing agents against the manufacturer SDS and your authority having jurisdiction before specifying a rental building fire-suppression package.
Storage & segregation guidance
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Ammonium Nitrate should account for its listed hazards (Oxidizer: Division 5.1), climate control needs (Store in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials.), and segregation requirements. Incompatible with acids, alkalis, and other oxidizing agents.
Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and Organic peroxide storage building when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Ammonium nitrate is a mild skin irritant, but can become explosive under certain conditions. Melting Point:169 °C, Boiling Point: 210 °C
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Recommended storage solutions for Ammonium Nitrate
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rated
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rate
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 20 ft
- 27 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Material handling
How do you manage your bulk chemical storage?
US Hazmat Rentals buildings are designed around the primary storage formats teams use in the field — each path opens the matching storage solution on ushazmatrentals.com.
IBC Totes
Large-volume tote storage with forklift-ready handling inside compliant buildings.
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55 Gallon Drums
Drum and pallet-adjacent workflows sized for secondary containment and segregation.
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Palletized Materials
Pallet-in, pallet-out layouts for packaged chemicals and rack-ready inventory.
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Small Containers
Locker and cabinet-scale storage for cans, jars, and other small-format chemicals.
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Frequently asked questions
How should Ammonium Nitrate be stored?
Store Ammonium Nitrate in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Oxidizer: Division 5.1). Climate range guidance: Store in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials.. Compatibility notes: Incompatible with acids, alkalis, and other oxidizing agents. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Ammonium Nitrate flammable?
Ammonium Nitrate is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.
What hazard class is Ammonium Nitrate?
Ammonium Nitrate is listed as: Oxidizer: Division 5.1. Oxidizers are chemicals that can cause a fire in contact with combustible materials. Division 5.1 substances are known to have a strong oxidizing effect.
What fire suppression is recommended for Ammonium Nitrate?
Water fire suppression is generally recommended for Ammonium Nitrate (NH4NO3). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Is compliant Ammonium Nitrate storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Ammonium Nitrate. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.