Texas City and the chemicals we use

["Schenck, Lyndle" <lschenck at dcscorp_com>]

Those of us that use these chemicals and keep them in small quantities have very little to fear.

In order to make Ammonium Nitrate a dangerous explosive several conditions must be met that are very unlikely to occur unless you are keeping it in MASSIVE amounts and have a fair idea on how to make it happen.

This isn't to say you shouldn't treat this, or any chemical, without the proper respect.  However if you have less than a few pounds of Ammonium Nitrate you have little to be worried about.