Ammonium nitrate, the substanceIn its pure form, ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is a white, crystalline chemical which is soluble in water. Ammonium nitrate as an explosivePure ammonium nitrate is not an explosive on its own. Stored ammonium nitrate is a major fire hazardLarge quantities of stored ammonium nitrate are regarded as a major fire hazard, with multiple reported cases across the world. The manufacture, conversion, bagging, import, export, transport, possession for sale or use of ammonium nitrate is covered under The Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012. A license under the Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012 is also required for any activity related to ammonium nitrate.

Source: Indian Express August 05, 2020 09:59 UTC