Compound
Compounds
GranuleCompound
27-0-0 8.5Ca
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)
Fast, predictable nitrogen response (nitrate + ammonium) with added calcium and a gentler soil acidification profile than many straight ammonium fertilizers.
Aliases
Fast, predictable nitrogen response (nitrate + ammonium) with added calcium and a gentler soil acidification profile than many straight ammonium fertilizers.
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Regulatory hazard codes and handling notes.
GHS codes
No GHS code information recorded.
Hazard notes
Hygroscopic; avoid caking by keeping sealed and dry. Prevent contamination with fuels/organic materials during storage and handling.
Compatibility Tips
For concentrated fertigation stocks, keep calcium-containing nitrogen sources separated from phosphates and sulfates to avoid precipitation/scaling. Many CAN grades include limestone/dolomite and are not fully water-soluble; use only if the grade is specified as fully water-soluble for injection systems.