Specification

pc and no pc flare Page 1 of 4 apr 2014
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product and Company Identification
Emergency Road Flare / Fusee / Railway Flare
NSN#: 1370-01-009-2593
Backfire Torches (p/n 4100)
NSN#: 1370-00-294-1279
SAR Signal Flare / Campfire Starter
For Both Perchlorate (PC) and
No Perchlorate (NPC) Formulations
Use:
Identification:
Emergency signal
Forest fire control
Campfire starter
Only the NPC flare will have the
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Orion Safety Products
28320 St. Michaels Rd
Easton, MD 21601
Phone Number:
EMERGENCY
800-637-7807
410-822-0318
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
2. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Hazard Statements:
Fire or projection hazard
May be harmful if swallowed
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage when used / burned
Causes skin and eye irritation if exposed to contents
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause cancer
PC only: May cause damage to thyroid through ingestion after prolonged or
repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements:
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – no smoking.
Keep/Store away from combustible materials.
Protect from moisture.
Use only non-sparking tools for cleanup of spilled contents
Avoid breathing dust/smoke
Use only outdoors.
Avoid release to the environment.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
In case of fire: use water deluge. Do not use dry powder or foam extinguishers!
NFPA Rating
Flammability 1
Health 2
Reactivity 1
HMIS Rating
Flammability 1
Health 2
Physical Hazard 1
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Component CAS # EINCS #
NPC %age PC %age
Strontium Nitrate 10042-76-9 233-131-9 <75% <75%
Sulfur 7704-34-9 231-722-6 <25% <25%
Paraffinic Oil 64742-54-7 232-384-2 <25% <25%
Potassium Chlorate 3811-04-9 231-100-4 <25% <25%
Sawdust / Wood Flour 9004-34-6 232-674-9 <25% <25%
Shellac mixture none <25% <25%
Marble Dust 1317-65-3 215-279-6 <10% <10%
Burnt Umber 12713-03-0 235-784-5 <10% <10%
NPC only: Potassium Nitrate 7757-79-1 231-818-8 <25% n/a
NPC only: Polyvinyl Chloride 9002-86-2 200-831-0 <25% n/a
PC only: Potassium Perchlorate 7778-74-7 231-912-9 n/a <25%
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation
If fumes from ignition or contents are inhaled, remove to fresh air. Watch for signs of allergic reaction. If other symptoms
develop, get medical aid immediately.
Skin
For burns, cool with water and bandage appropriately. If contents are contacted, wash with area with soap and water for 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Get medical aid immediately if burned or irritation occurs.
Eyes
If burned, cover eye and get medical aid immediately. If contents get into eye, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Remove contact lenses if easily possible. Do not use boric acid to rinse with;
sulfur is an acid irritant. Get medical aid immediately.
Ingestion
Get medical aid immediately.
Danger
GHS Classifications
Explosive
Division 1.4
Acute Toxicity Category 5
Skin Corrosion / Irritation Product- Category 1A
Contents - Category 2
Serious Eye Damage / Irritation Product-Category 1
Contents - Category 2B
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Contents - Category 1
Carcinogenicity Category 1A
PC only: STOT - Repeated Contents - Category 2
Exposure