ARA Sends Proposed Amendment to NFPA Regarding CAN

ARA writes in support of the proposed amendments (TIA Log No.: 1361) to the NFPA 400 regarding Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN). AN has a different chemical makeup than CAN product that are regulated by Chapter 11 of the NFPA 400. This chemical difference provides for an enhanced level of safe storage and handling of the product. Unlike AN, CAN is considered a non-oxidizer. It has been manufactured since 1927 and has never been involved in an accidental explosion resulting from fire. The NFPA 400 should reflect the industrial safety enhancement characteristics of CAN. ARA supports the proposed amendments to the NFPA 400 to observe the safety benefits of CAN.

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