What is security sensitive ammonium nitrate (SSAN)?
SSAN is any substance that contains more than 45% ammonium nitrate.
The only exceptions are:
- when it is already categorised as an explosive or
- it is in a water-based mixture containing two or more components and the components do not form separate layers when the product is left standing.
SSAN licensing, permits and authorisation
SSAN licences allow the following under the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007:
- purchase, transport, store and use of fertilisers
- import, export, manufacture, storage, supply or transport of SSAN
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- regulating the manufacture, storage, transport, supply, handling, or use of dangerous goods in Western Australia.
- processing your application,
- administering licences and registrations,
- undertaking compliance and enforcement activities,
- undertaking engagement and educational activities
Your personal information is collected as required of us under the provisions of the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004.
If you do not provide the requested information, LGIRS may be unable to process your application, or provide the relevant services.
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