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Why is calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) being regulated when it is not classified as a dangerous good?

April 26, 2017Ammonium calcium Classified dangerous good nitrate regulated

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Why is calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) being regulated when it is not classified as a dangerous good?

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CAN is a relatively safe product to handle, but can be misused in a similar way to straight ammonium nitrate. The licensing system is designed to allow farmers to use whichever fertilizer they prefer, as long as they observe the minimum security requirements.