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International Safety Signs

Explosive

Toxic

Dangerous
for health

Flammable

Oxidizing

Pressured
Container

Corrosive

Irritant

Dangerous
for the
environment

Protection Equipment
s
Safety Glasses

Boots

Safety Goggles Synthetic

Apron

Face Shield

Full Suit

Gloves

Dust
Respirator

Vapour and
Dust Respirator

Full Face
Respirator

Airline Mask

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Acetic Anhydride
Ethanoic Anhydride
HS Code: 2915.24
CAS 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.

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Acetone
Dimethylformaldehyde, Dimethyl Ketone,
-ketopropane, 2-Propanone
HS Code: 2914.11
CAS 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.

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Aluminium Powder
HS Code: 7603.10 or 7603.20
CAS 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.

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Ammonium Nitrate
High Nitrogen
HS Code: 3102.30
CAS 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.

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Calcium Ammonium Nitrate

CAN
HS Code: 3102.60
CAS Code: 15245-12-2
UN Code: 1477

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate

Appearance:
White solid.

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.

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Hydrogen Peroxide
Dioxidane
HS Code: 2847.00
CAS Code: 7722-84-1
UN Code: 2014, 2015, 2984

Hydrogen Peroxide
Appearance:
Pale blue liquid.

Odour:
Slightly sharp.
Packaging:
Liquid containers.

Main Producing Countries:

Belgium, Thailand.

Common Uses:

Bleach, disinfectant, antiseptic, oxidizer.

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Nitric Acid
Aqua fortis, Saltpeter acid,
Spirit of nitre
HS Code: 2808.00
CAS Code: 7697-37-2
UN Code: 1796, 1826, 2031, 2032

Nitric Acid
Appearance:
Clear, colourless liquid.

Odour:
Acidic.
Packaging:
Liquid containers.

Main Producing Countries:

N/A.

Common Uses:

Fertilizers, purification and extraction of gold,

chemical synthesis.

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Nitromethane
Nitrocarbol
HS Code: 2904.20
CAS Code: 75-52-5
UN Code: 1261

Nitromethane
Appearance:
Colorless liquid.

Odour:
Chloroform.
Packaging:
Liquid containers.

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.

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

Potassium Chlorate
Appearance:
s
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.

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Potassium Nitrate
Saltpeter, Nitrate of potash,
Vesta powder
HS Code: 2834.21
CAS Code: 7757-79-1
UN Code: 1486

Potassium Nitrate
Appearance:
s
White solid.

Odour:
Odourless.
Packaging:
White sacks.

Main Producing Countries:

US.

Common Uses:

Fertilizers, rocket propellants, fireworks, food

additive, pre-rolled cigarettes, tree stump
remover.

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Potassium Perchlorate
Potassium chlorate, Perchloric acid,
Potassium salt peroidin
HS Code: 2829.90
CAS Code: 7778-74-7
UN Code: 1489

Potassium Perchlorate
Appearance:
Colourless/white crystalline powder.

Odour:
Odourless.
Packaging:
White sacks.

Main Producing Countries:

US, China.

Common Uses:

Fireworks, ammunition percussion caps,

explosive primers, propellants, flash
compositions, stars, sparklers.

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

Sodium Chlorate
Appearance:
White solid.

Odour:
Odourless.
Packaging:
White sacks.

Main Producing Countries:

China, US.

Common Uses:
Herbicide, defoliant and desiccant.

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Sodium Nitrate
Caliche, Chile saltpeter
HS Code: 3102.50
CAS Code: 7631-99-4
UN Code: 1498

Sodium Nitrate
Appearance:
White solid.

Odour:
Sweet.
Packaging:
White sacks.

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.

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Urea
Carbamide, Carbonyl diamide,
Carbonyldiamine, Diaminomethanal,
Diaminomethanone
HS Code: 3102.10
CAS Code: 57-13-6
UN Code: N/A

Urea
Appearance:
s
White solid.

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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