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Calcium Ammonium Nitrate


Manufacturer:

LOVOCHEMIE, a.s.
Terenzinska 147
41017 Lovosice
tel. +42(0) 419 2541-7, 264l-7
fax +42(0) 419 3472, 3464


Characteristics:

Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) contains 27 % N and 20 % of ground limestone. Nitrogen is half in the nitrate form and half in the ammoniacal form. This results in rapid as well as permanent effect. The granulation of this fertilizer ensures a quick and exact dosing.
Calcium ammonium nitrate has a form of 2 - 5 mm large of whitish till light brown colour granules. The fertilizer has excellent physico-mechanical properties and properties for storage. Bulk density is approx. 950 - 1,000 kg.m-3 and the angle of slope is 30°.

Technical parameters:

Calcium ammonium nitrate with magnesium must comply with the following requirements:

Total nitrogen content in %

27

Granulometry :
2 - 5 mm particles content in % min. 90.0
content of particles under 1 mm in % max. 1.0
content of particles over 10 mm in % max. 0.0

Applications

The applications are universal. CAN is a nitrogen fertilizer applicable practically to all plants growths, and to all, even to more acid soils. This fertilizer is most frequently used for manuring of cultures during vegetation.

Packing, Transport and Storage:

Calcium ammonium nitrate is delivered in bulk or on pallets per 1,200 kg (24 bags per 50 kg) fixed by a PE foil. 
It can be transported in railway wagons, ships and covered road transport means.
This fertilizer should be stored according to the relevant regulations which are valid for the storage of fertilizers in he EU.

Safety measures:

CAN may be dangerous for human health. Avoid to swallow or contact with mucous membranes, eyes and repeated contact with skin. Dust of the fertilizer is irritable and may cause an oversensitiveness or eczemas. During manipulation it is necessary to protect the skin and eyes, eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed. After the work hands should be washed thoroughly and regeneration cream should be used. Keep out of reach of children and unauthorised persons.