"NFPA 490 - Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate, 2002 Edition
The 2002 NFPA 490 - Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate contains minimum requirements for the storage of ammonium nitrate in the form of crystals, flakes, grains, or prills. This also includes fertilizer grade as defined by Definitions and Test Procedures for Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer, dynamite grade, nitrous oxide grade as defined by Standard for Ammonium Nitrate (Nitrous Oxide Grade), technical grade, and other mixtures containing 60 percent or more by weight of ammonium nitrate. The Standard provides users with critical requirements for storage structures, storage in containers and bulk storage, and separation from contaminants. Fire protection and general safety precautions are also included. Approx. 12 pp.
NFPA 490: Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate, 2002 Edition - Table of Contents:Z
Administration
Referenced Publications
Definitions
General Provisions
Storage of Ammonium Nitrate in Bags, Drums, or Other Containers
Storage of Bulk Ammonium Nitrate
Contaminants
General Precautions
Fire Protection
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Properties and Uses of Ammonium Nitrate
Annex C Suggested Fire-Fighting Procedure
Annex D Suggested Provisions for Municipal Legal Regulations Annex E Informational References
Index"