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MSDS No.: 00055.0001
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Mechanical impact or shock and electrical discharge. Cartridges placed in a high
radio frequency energy field (radar stations).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
CAS # CHEMICAL
NAME
ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL INTERNATIONAL OELS
7440-50-8 Copper 0.2 mg/m
3
(fume), 1
mg/m
3
(dusts and
mists)
0.1 mg/m
3
(fume)
1 mg/m
3
(dusts and
mists)
Austria, Belgium, Canada: 0.2 mg/m
3
(fumes), 1
mg/m
3
(dusts)
Denmark: 1.0 mg/m
3
(dust and powder)
Germany (MAK): 0.1 mg/m
3
(fume), 1 mg/m
3
(dusts
and mists)
7440-66-6 Zinc None established None established None established
9004-70-0 Nitrocellulose None established None established None established
55-63-0 Nitroglycerin 0.05 ppm (0.46 mg/m
3
)
Skin
Ceiling – 0.2 ppm
(2 mg/m
3
)
Skin
Denmark: 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg/m
3
)
Norway, Sweden: 0.03 ppm (0.3 mg/m
3
)
Austria, Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands,
Poland, Switzerland: 0.05 ppm (0.47 mg/m
3
), skin
Finland, France: 0.1 ppm (0.9 mg/m
3
), skin
U.K.: 0.2 ppm (2 mg/m
3
), skin
84-74-2 Dibutyl
phthalate
5 mg/m
3
5 mg/m
3
Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands,
Switzerland, U.K.: 5 mg/m
3
Sweden: 3 mg/m
3
15245-44-0 Lead
styphnate
None established None established None established
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation is recommended if significant dusting occurs or fumes are generated.
Otherwise, use general exhaust ventilation. Use explosion-proof ventilation. Use hearing
protection.
EYE / FACE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses.
SKIN PROTECTION: Not normally needed
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Respiratory protection not normally needed.
GENERAL HYGIENE: Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTY VALUE PROPERTY VALUE
Appearance:
Cylindrical brass cartridge
Vapor Density (air = 1):
Not applicable
Odor:
None
Boiling Point (
q
F):
Not applicable
Molecular Weight:
Not applicable - Mixture
Melting point:
Not applicable
Physical State:
Solid
Specific gravity (g/cc):
Not applicable
pH:
Not applicable
Bulk Density
Not applicable
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Not applicable
Viscosity (cps):
Not applicable
Vapor Density
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature:
Not applicable
Solubility in Water (20
q
C):
Insoluble
Evaporation Rate:
Not applicable
Volatiles, Percent by volume:
Not applicable
Octanol/water partition coefficient:
Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable under normal temperatures and pressure.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Acids, Class A & B explosives, strong oxidizers, and caustics
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, lead oxides, carbon dioxide, lead
dust/fume
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
OTHER:
Cartridge may detonate if case is punctured or severely damaged.
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