410 Material Safety Data Sheet
New River Energetics
Route 114, PO Box 6
Radford, VA 24141-0096
Phone (540) 639-7800
| Product Name: | Propellant 410 |
| LLC MSDS Number: | 5323 |
| Product ID#: | |
| Preparation Date: | March 3,2003 |
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Business Hours: |
540-639-7323 |
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24 Hr. Spill (Chemtrec): |
1-800-424-9300 |
Section 2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
| Applicable Exposure Limits | ||||
| Chemical Name | CAS# | OSHA |
ACGIH |
Other |
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Nitrocellulose |
9004-70-0 |
Not Established |
Not Established |
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Nitroglycerine |
55-63-0 |
0.2 ppm C (Skin*) |
0.05 ppm TLV (Skin*) |
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Diphenylamine |
122-39-4 |
10 mg/m3 |
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Section 3. Hazard Identification
| Emergency Overview
DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE ‑ EXPLOSIVES. ACCIDENTAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION IS LIKELY TO CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. DUST MAY CAUSE MODERATE TEMPOARY EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY, OR THROAT IRRITATION |
Section 3. Hazard Identification Continued
| Eye: |
Avoid contact with eyes |
| Skin: |
Remove contaminated clothing promptly and clean thoroughly before reuse. |
| Ingestion: |
Wash thoroughly after handling, and before eating, drinking, or smoking. |
| Inhalation: |
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, or mist. |
Section 4. First Aid Measures
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Cancer Information: |
NTP: |
No |
OSHA: |
No |
IARC: |
No |
| Eyes: | In case of contact, immediately flush with plenty of low‑pressure water for at least 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses to ensure thorough flushing. Call a physician. |
| Skin: | Wash with running water. |
| Ingestion: | If conscious, the person should immediately drink large quantities of liquid to dilute this product. Induce vomiting. Call a physician. NEVER give liquids to an unconscious person. NEVER induce vomiting in an unconscious person. |
| Inhalation: | Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth‑to‑mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. |
| Doctor Notes: |
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
| Flammable Limits: | LEL: | NA | UEL: | NA |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products: | None anticipated under normal or recommended handling and storage conditions. |
| Extinguishing Media: | Deluge with large quantities of water as quickly as possible by automatic sprinklers or fire hose from a protected location. Materials are self‑oxidizing. |
Section 6. Accidental Use Measures
| Spills and Leaks: | Clean up spills immediately using soft bristle bush and conductive rubber or plastic shovel. Use caution, material is sensitive to initiation from sources such as heat, flame, shock, friction or sparks. |
| Waste Disposal: | Burn in the open, in an isolated location in small, shallow piles not over one inch deep. Quantity burned at any one time should not exceed on pound. Use an ignition train of slow‑burning combustible material to permit retreat to a safe distance before powder is ignited. Stay upwind. Do not breathe products of combustion. Disposal must be in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. |
Section 7. Handling Information
| Recommended storage: 21 C (70 F).Store only in Department of Transportation approved containers.For handling and storage requirement see 29 CFR 1910.109. Alsosee "Properties and Storage of Smokeless Powder" published by theSPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS' INSTITUTE, INCORPORATED(SAAMI), Flintlock Ridge Office Center, 11 Mile Hill Rd., Newtown, CT 06470-2359.Do not store smokeless powder in the same area with solvents, flammable gases or highly combustible materials.This product may react with acids, alkalies, or amines and should not be stored near such materials.Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light.Do not keep deteriorated or salvaged powders. Check old powders for deterioration regularly. Destroy deteriorated powders immediately. |
Section 8. Exposure Control Measures
| Respiratory Protection: | Appropriate respiratory protection is required when exposure to airborne contaminants may exceed acceptable limits. Respirators should be selected and used in accordance with OSHA, Subpart I (29 CFR 1910.134) and manufacturerÍs recommendations. |
| Hand Protection: | Impervious gloves |
| Eye Protection: | Safety glasses |
| Ventilation: | Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. |
| Additional Work Practices | DO NOT smoke in areas where powder is stored or used. Material is shock sensitive. Use care in handling. Keep away from ignition sources. Friction can cause ignition. Eyewash fountains and safety showers should be easily accessible. Prevent build-up of static electric charges. Eliminate ignition sources and prevent build-up of static electric charges. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Wetting work area with water will greatly reduce hazards. Completely remove product from area, and thoroughly clean all equipment, piping, or vessels before beginning maintenance or repairs. A work permit system is recommended for any hot work. |
Section 9. Physical And Chemical Properties
| Boiling Point: | Solubility: | Negligible @ 20oC | |
| Melting Point: | Specific Gravity: | 1.5 | |
| Vapor Pressure: | Negligible @ 20oC | pH: | |
| Vapor Density: | Odor: | Odorless | |
| Appearance: |
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
| Stability: | Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions. | Incompatibilities: | Acids, oxidizing agents, alkalis and amines and strong sunlight or ultraviolet light. |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Avoid impact, fiction, heat, sparks, or flame. Avoid conditions that generate dust. This product may form flammable dust- air mixtures. Avoid emptying package in or near flammable vapors. Static charges may cause flash fire. |
Section 11. Toxicological Information
| Reported Human Effects: | COMPONENT - Nitroglycerin: The following effects have been reported following medicinal usage or overdosage: faintness, skin flush, palpitation, rapid heart beat, dizziness, abdominal pain, retrosternal discomfort, muscle twitches, Heinz bodies, methemoglobinemia, depression, confusion, skin irritation, and allergic reaction. Alcohol may intensify effects. |
| COMPONENT Æ Diphenylamine: Excessive exposure to the dust by inhalation has been reported to cause bladder damage, rapid heart beat, increased blood pressure, and skin rash. | |
| Reported Animal Effects: |
No animal toxicity studies have been carried out with this product. COMPONENT - Nitroglycerin: Methemoglobinemia and fibrous tissue formation in the bile ducts were seen at very high doses (many times the TLV). Testicular effects were seen in rats dosed for 3 months at very high doses (many times the TLV). In lethal dose determinations in rats, rapid breathing, poor muscle tone, raised hair, and excessive activity were seen. |
| COMPONENT Æ Diphenylamine: Reported to cause adverse liver, kidney, and spleen changes, and anemia in long-term rat feeding studies at up to 1% in the diet. Dietary levels of 0.5% in male and female rats for two generations caused no reproductive or teratogenic effects, but did cause decreased litter sizes. | |
| Reproductive Effects: | No studies on reproductive effects have been carried out with this product. |
| Mutagenicity Effects | No mutagenicity studies have been carried out with this product. |
Section 12. Ecological Data
| No ecological studies have been carried out with this product. |
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
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Disposal of explosive should be carried out under the direct supervision of a qualified person. Call New River Energetics for assistance if needed. For industrial disposal, federal hazardous waste regulations allow open burning of explosive wastes in permitted facilities. Burn in the open in an isolated location in small, shallow piles not over one inch deep. Stay upwind. Do not breathe products of combustion. State or local regulations may be more stringent than federal regulations. For disposal of small quantities, contact state or local environmental agencies for options |
Section 14. Transportation Information
| U.S. DOT Proper Shipping Name: | Powder Smokeless | Smokeless powder for small arms [100 lbs or less] | |
| UN ID No.: | UN0161 | NA3178 | |
| Class & Division: | 1.3C | 4.1 | |
| Packing Group.: | Fiber Drum | 4G Fiberboard Box | |
| *ERG Page: |
*Latest edition of the U.S. Department of TransportationÍs Emergency Response GuidebookSection 15. Regulatory InformationEnvironmental:
| Chemical | EPCRA | CERCLA | |||
| Name | 313 | 302 | 302 TPQ (lbs.) | 302 RQ (lbs.) | Report (lbs.) |
| Nitroglycerin | NA | NA | 10 lbs | Yes | D001/P081 |
| Diphenylamine | NA | NA | NA | Yes | NA |
Section 16. Information Sources
This MSDS has been prepared from information obtained from one or more of the following: the manufacturer of the components, ACGIH TLV Documentation, NIOSH/OSHA Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards, Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology Series, the NTP Annual Report on Carcinogens, and applicable International Agency For Research on Cancer (IARC) monographs.The information contained herein has been researched by Alliant Techsystems' Industrial Hygienist based upon current available scientific information and component manufacturer's data. Abuse or unforeseen circumstances are not addressed here. Information may be developed from time to time which may render the conclusions of the MSDS obsolete. Alliant Techsystems makes no warranties to its' agents, employees, or contractors as to the applicability of this information to the user's intended purpose or for consequences for its use or misuse.Corporate MSDS Template Version I.docANSI Z-400.19983/20/2002Corporate MSDS Template Version I.docANSI Z-400.19983/20/2002