Reloder 25 Material Safety Data Sheet
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Bofors Explosives AB
S-691 86 Karlskoga , Sweden
24 Hour Emergency(CHEMTREC¨) : 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Smokeless powder
Document number: 490 14 719
Chemical name: Nitrocellulose-powder, NC 1290, RP 25
Appearance: Single perforated grains.
Color: Grey-black
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
Hazardous Ingredients CASRN Wt %
LD50 oral rat: > 2000 mg/kg (* Reference acc. to Para 16 )
Hazardous ingredients: Nitroglycerine, Diphenylamine
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Health hazard:
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Inhalation:
Dust may irritate respiratory organs. Higher contents may cause symptoms as headache and dizziness.
Skin contact:
May irritate.
Eye contact:
Dust in the eyes may irritate.
Ingestion:
May cause symptoms as headache, dizziness, indisposition, fall of bloodpressure and palpitation.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYES:
Rinse with water.
SKIN:
Wash with soap and water.
INHALATION:
After inhalation of gases from fire: Fresh air, rest. Call for a doctor.
INGESTION:
Call for a doctor.
SECTION 5: FIRE HAZARDS
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
EVACUATE AREA IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT fight fire.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
- Suitable extinguishing media: Spread jet of water, sprinkler.
- Extinguishing media not to be used: Fire-extinction powder.
- Special exposure hazard arising: Combustion gases contain nitrous fume. Risk to the lungs at longer exposure.
- Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Flame-protection treated complete-covering clothes. Breathing apparatus when working in smoke.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Flame-protection treated clothes is recommended.
Environmental precautions: Production as far as possible in closed systems. Containers must be kept well closed.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Production as far as possible in closed systems, free from ignition sources. Rooms where the product is handled must be equipped with sprinklers. Explosive classified electric equipment must be used. Equipment well earthed.
Storage:
Stored in a dry and cool place, only in places approved for storing of explosives.
MATERIALS OR CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Hard magnetical materials in handling equipment.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures:
Use, as far as possible closed systems. No smoking, fire , sparks or welding. Prevent sparks caused by static electricity. Use explosion protected el-equipment. Use tools which cannot cause sparks. Possibility to eye-rinse must exist in the working-room.
Personal protection equipment: --
Respiratory protection:
--
Hand protection:
Suitable gloves.
Eye protection:
--
Skin protection:
Flame-protection treated clothes.
Specific hygiene measures:
--
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Safety glasses
Impervious gloves
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 manufacturer’s recommendations.
Flame retardant clothing
Wear conductive safety shoes.
WORK PRACTICES AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
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.
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES DURING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE:
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 preparation and clean-up.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Solubility in water: Insoluble
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid:
Risk for ignition sources.
Materials to avoid:
Hard magnetical materials in handling equipment.
Hazardous decomposition products:
Not applicable.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50 oral rat:
> 2000 mg/kg (* Reference acc. to Para 16 )
Hazardous ingredients:
Nitroglycerine, Diphenylamine
Immediate health effects:
As the NG-content is relatively low and the powder is surface treated with graphite the health risks must be considered small.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Microtox (mg/ml, LC50)/(mg/ml, EC50):
--
Mobility:
--
Persistence degradability:
--
Bioaccumulative potential:
--
Aquatic toxicity and other data:
--
Marine pollutant (IMDG Code):
--
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS:
Wastage, wetted with water, shall be collected and put in special container. At destruction experts shall be called upon. Contact fire-brigade.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Hazard label: 1.3 C
ADR/RID: 1.3 C
IMDG: 1.3 C
DGR: 1.3 C
Proper shipping name: Smokeless powder, RP 25
ADR/ADR-S, RID/RID-S: 1.3 C
Item number: 26
Packing group: II
IMO-IMDG code: 1.3 C
EMS number: 1.03
MFAG number Subsect: 7.3
Packing group: II
ICAO-TI, IATA-DGR: 1.3 C, Not permitted
Packing group: II
FN/UN number: 0161
EINECS number: --
CAS number:- -
EX-number (DOT/USA): EX-9109024
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Health hazard product:
Yes
Environmentally hazardous product:
--
EC directive (67/548/EEC):
--
Symbols:
E + X , Explosive , Harmful
Risk phrases:
--R2, Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.
--R11, Highly flammable.
--R22, Harmful if swallowed.
Safety phrases:
--S16, Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
--S33, Take precautionary measures against static electricity.
--S35, This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
LIST OF ACRONYMS:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
AICS: Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
AIHA WEEL: American Industrial Hygienists Association - Workplace Environmental Exposure Level
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
BATF: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
C: Ceiling
CASRN: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
CERCLA: Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation and Liability Act
DOD: Department of Defense
DSL: Domestic Substances List (Canadian)
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
MITI: Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Japanese)
N/A: Not Applicable
NDSL: Non-domestic Substances List (Canadian)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NOR: Not Otherwise Regulated
NTP: National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RQ: Reportable Quantity
SARA: Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Values (registered trademark of ACGIH)
TPQ: Threshold Planning Quantity
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
TWA: Time Weighted Average
The information and recommendations contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the most reasonable current opinion on the subject when the MSDS was prepared. No warranty, guaranty or representation is made as to the correctness or sufficiency of the information. The user of this product must decide what safety measures are necessary to safely use this product, either alone or in combination with our products, and determine its environmental compliance obligations under any applicable federal or state laws.
