Safety data sheets

The safety data sheets are provided for information only, and apply only in the countries for which they have been prepared. Since the use of the information contained in the data sheet and the conditions of use of the product are not within Yara’s control, it is the user’s obligation to determine and control the conditions of safe use of the product,

Safety data sheets for fertilisers

Safety data sheets for chemical and environmental solutions

How to safely store and use fertilisers

Yara produces high quality fertiliser products from a variety of raw materials by different production technologies. The fertiliser handling and safety pages bring together various information about fertiliser to highlight the issues that can affect the quality and safe use of fertilisers and to give best practice advice to people working with fertilisers in the supply chain and as end users.

Safe use of fertiliser
Safe use of fertiliser
Yara have produced a brochure on the safe use of fertilisers on farm to highlight and provide advice on all all of the health and safety issues that arise when using fertiliser on the farm.
Fertiliser storage
Fertiliser storage
Correct storage of fertiliser is important to ensure safety. Where possible, fertilisers should be stored in a closed, secure storage place to protect the product from the weather and reduce the risk of theft.
Fertiliser stewardship
Fertiliser stewardship
Yara operates a fertiliser stewardship programme to ensure that proper care is taken along the whole fertiliser value chain from product development, purchase of raw materials and manufacturing right up to the end delivery and use on the farm.
Fertiliser traceability
Fertiliser traceability
Traceability is a key part of each and every Yara fertiliser. At Yara, we produce our own fertiliser products, made with carefully sourced, high-quality raw materials to ensure that the product is of the highest standard. This means we know exactly what is going into each bag, can or box of fertiliser.
Recycling fertiliser packaging
Recycling fertiliser packaging
At Yara we're committed to continually reducing our environmental footprint. One way to do this is to reduce the amount of fertiliser packaging used and whilst increasing the proportion recycled.
Fertiliser security and safety
Fertiliser security and safety
New chemical knowledge and new chemical legislations can cause phosphate fertilisers containing ammonium nitrate and other ingredients to be classified. These types of product might be classified as hazardous to humans and also to the environment.
Fertiliser handling and transport
Fertiliser handling and transport
It is important to handle and transport fertiliser safely whilst minimising deterioration in quality. Correct handling and transportation of fertiliser should be based on climatic conditions, the type of fertiliser and how it is shipped (bulk or bags).
Fertiliser spreading advice
Fertiliser spreading advice
Increasing your crop yield and quality doesn’t have to be hard. Getting your spreader settings right might be your best spent few minutes in crop management.
Notification of Ammonium Nitrate Storage (NAMOS)
Notification of Ammonium Nitrate Storage (NAMOS)
The Dangerous Substances (Notification and Marking of Sites) Regulations 1990 (NAMOS) aims to ensure that firefighters arriving at an incident are warned of the presence of dangerous substances.
Physical properties of fertilisers
Physical properties of fertilisers
The physical properties of a fertiliser are determined by its chemical composition and how it is produced. An understanding of product properties is useful for handling, storage and spreading of fertiliser.
Liquid fertiliser storage
Liquid fertiliser storage
Correct storage of liquid fertiliser is important to ensure safety and security. The storage requirements for liquid fertilisers depend on the number of grades required at any one time, farm topography and logistics. 
Liquid fertiliser application
Liquid fertiliser application
To achieve the best results when using fertilisers, the nutrients have to be spread accurately and evenly and at the right rate across the whole spreader width. A high quality fertiliser is important, but so is how you spread it!
Blended Fertilizer
Blended fertiliser quality
Over the years, Yara has commissioned a number of surveys to investigate the quality of blended fertiliser products available to UK farmers. Unfortunately, the latest results show a significant cause for concern with the quality of blended fertilisers.
Yara fertiliser technology
Fertiliser technology
Yara fertilisers incorporate technologies to preserve the quality of the products. These include coating systems and anti-caking agents. It's also important to prevent dust, thermocycling and condensation.
Fertiliser labelling
Fertiliser labelling
The label on the fertiliser bag contains important statutory information for transport, storage and handling of the fertiliser. The chemical composition of the product is stated on the bag in accordance with national regulation.
Storage of YaraVita fertilisers
Storage of YaraVita fertilisers
Pallets of YaraVita fertiliser should be stored in racking. Where racking is not possible, follow the pallet stacking guidelines. Certain combinations of pallets may be double stacked.