The following modern smokeless powders are manufactured for Hodgdon Powder Company by Primex Technologies, Inc.



HP-38? HS-6? H110? H335? H414? H870? HS-7? BL-C(2)? H380? H108? H116? TITEWAD? H872? TITEGROUP? LIL' GUN? LONG SHOT? and H450?br>


All of the above powders are Primex smokeless powder propellants as described on the following Spherical Material Safety Data Sheet dated 11/10/97.



Primex Technologies, Inc.

10101 9th Street North

St. Petersburg, Florida 33716

Transportation Emergencies Call Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300

Emergency Phone 1-850-925-6111



This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. This product may be considered to be a hazardous chemical under that standard. (Refer to the OSHA classification in sec. 1) This information is required to be disclosed for safety in the workplace. The exposure to the community, if any, is quite different.





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I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION



Revision No : 6

Revision Date : 11/10/97

Product Code : RRE090000

File Number : RRE00175.0008

Product Name : St. Marks Powders



Synonyms: Powder Speed: WC, WAA, WCR, WMG, WMR, WRF, WPR, WPT, WSX, SPI, WCUNI, OBP, SMP



Chemical Family: Mixture

Formula: Not Applicable/Mixture

Description: Propellant explosive, solid

OSHA Hazard Classification: Explosive, toxic, blood toxin, skin and eye irritant





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II. COMPONENT DATA



Product Composition



Cas or Chemical Name: Nitroglycerin

Cas Number: 55-63-0

Percentage Range: 0-40%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR. 1910.1200 : Yes

Exposure Standards:

OSHA (PEL) ACGIH(TLV)

ppm mg/cubic-meter ppm mg/cubic-meter

TWA: None 0.05 0.46(skin)

CEILING: 0.2 1.0(skin) None

STEL: None None



Cas or Chemical Name: Dibutyl phthalate

Cas Number: 84-74-2

Percentage Range: 0-10%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards:

OSHA(PEL) ACGIH(TLV)

ppm mg/cubic-meter ppm mg/cubic-meter

TWA: 5 5

CEILING: None None

STEL: None None



Cas or Chemical Name: Polyester adipate

Cas Number: Supplier proprietary

Percentage Range: 0-10%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards: None Established



Cas or Chemical Name: Rosin

Cas Number: 8050-09-7

Percentage Range: 0-5%

Hazardous per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards: None established



Cas or Chemical Name: Ethyl Acetate

Cas Number: 141-78-6

Percentage Range: 0-1.5%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards:

OSHA(PEL) ACGIH(TLV)?br>
ppm mg/cubic-meter ppm mg/cubic-meter

TWA: 400 1,400 400 1,400

CEILING: None None

STEL: None None



Cas or Chemical Name: Diphenylamine

Cas Number: 122-39-4

Percentage Range: 0.3-1.5%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards:

OSHA(PEL) ACGIH(TLV)

ppm mg/cubic-meter ppm mg/cubic-meter

TWA: 10 10

CEILING: None None

STEL: None None



Cas or Chemical Name: N, Nitroso diphenyl amine

Cas Number: 86-30-6

Specific Percentage: 0-1.5%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards: None Established



Cas or Chemical Name: Potassium nitrate

Cas Number: 7757-79-1

Percentage Range: 0-1.5%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards: None Established



Cas or Chemical Name: Potassium sulfate

Cas Number: 7778-80-5

Percentage Range: 0-1.5%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards: None Established



Cas Or Chemical Name: Tin dioxide

Cas Number: 18282-10-5

Percentage Range: 0-1.5%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards:

OSHA(PEL) ACGIH(TLV)

ppm mg/cubic-meter ppm mg/cubic-meter

TWA: 2 2?br>
CEILING: None None

STEL: None None



Cas Or Chemical Name: 2-Nitro diphenyl amine

Cas Number:119-75-5

Percentage Range:0-1.5%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards: None Established





Cas Or Chemical Name: Graphite

Cas Number: 7782-42-5

Percentage Range: 0.02-1%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes?br>
Exposure Standards:

OSHA(PEL) ACGIH(TLV)

ppm mg/cubic-meter ppm mg/cubic-meter

TWA: 2.5 2.5?br>
CEILING: None None

STEL: None None



Cas Or Chemical Name: Calcium Carbonate

Cas Number: 1317-65-3

Percentage Range: 0-1%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards: Total Dust

OSHA(PEL) ACGIH(TLV)

ppm mg/cubic-meter ppm mg/cubic-meter

TWA: 1.5 10?br>
CEILING: None None

STEL: None None



Cas Or Chemical Name: Nitrocellulose

Cas Number: 9004-70-0

Percentage Range: Remainder to 100%

Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

Exposure Standards: None Established





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III. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE



Do not take internally. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Upon contact with skin or eyes, wash off with water.

Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated place away from all sources of ignition.

Do not store at temperatures above: 38Deg.C (100 Deg. F)

Do not expose to direct light.

Other: Must be stored in original shipping container.

Product Stability and Compatibility

Shelf life limitations: Indefinite when kept under 100 degrees F.

Incompatible Materials for Packaging: Must be stored in original shipping container for explosion venting purposes. No incompatible packaging materials known.

Incompatible Materials for Storage or Transport: Oxidizers, acids or alkalis





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IV. PHYSICAL DATA



Appearance: Granular solid

Freezing Point: Not Applicable

Boiling Point: Not Applicable

Decomposition Temperature: Decomposition becomes measurable above 50 Deg.C (122 Deg.F)

Specific Gravity: 1.2-1.6

Bulk Density: 0.5-1 (g/cc)

pH @ 25 Deg.C: Not applicable

Vapor Pressure @ 25 Deg.C: <1 mm Hg

Solubility in Water: Negligible

Vapor Density: Not Applicable

Molecular Weight: Not applicable

Odor: None

Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution: No Data





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V. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS



Personal Protection For Routine Use Of Product:

Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection not normally needed. If significant dusting occurs, wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator with organic vapor cartridge and high efficiency dust prefilter.

Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation is recommended if significant dusting occurs. Otherwise, use general exhaust ventilation.

Skin Protective Equipment: Impermeable gloves

Other: Safety glasses with side shields



Equipment Specifications

Respirator Type: NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator with organic vapor cartridge and high efficiency dust prefilter.

Glove Type: Impervious

Boot Type: Impervious

Apron Type: Impervious

Protective Suit: Impervious





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VI. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION



Flammability Data:

Explosive: Yes

Flammable: Not Applicable

Combustible: Not Applicable

Pyrophoric: No

Flash Point: Not Applicable

Autoignition Temperature: 190-200 Deg.C

Flammable Limits at Normal Atmospheric Temperature and Pressure (percent volume in air):

LEL - Not Applicable UEL- Not Applicable

NFPA Ratings: Not Established

HMIS Ratings:

Health: 1

Flammability: 2

Reactivity: 4



Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media compatible for surrounding products. If material itself is on fire, deluge with water.



Fire Fighting Techniques and Comments: See Section XI for protective equipment for fire fighting. Fight all fires from a remote location or explosive resistant bunker.





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VII. REACTIVITY INFORMATION



Conditions Under Which This Product May Be Unstable:

Temperatures Above: 120 Deg.C (248 Deg.F)

Mechanical Shock or Impact: Yes, can ignite die to static discharge.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizers, amines

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen

Other Conditions to Avoid: Direct sunlight and open flame



Summary Of Reactivity:

Oxidizer: No

Pyrophoric: No

Organic Peroxide: No

Water Reactive: No

Other: Explosive





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VIII. FIRST AID



EYES: Immediately flush with large amount of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If eye irritation develops, call a physician.



SKIN: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. If clothing comes in contact with the product, the clothing should be removed immediately and should be laundered before re-use.



INGESTION: Immediately drink large quantities of water. Induce vomiting. Call a physician at once. DO NOT give anything by mouth if the person is unconscious or if having convulsions.



INHALATION: If person experiences nausea, headache or dizziness. person should stop work immediately and move to fresh air until these symptoms disappear. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen, keep the person warm and at rest. Call a physician. In the event that an individual inhales enough vapor to lose consciousness, person should be moved to fresh air at once and a physician should be called immediately. If breathing has stopped, artificial respiration should be given immediately. In all cases, ensure adequate ventilation and provide respiratory protection before the person returns to work.





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IX. TOXICOLOGY AND HEALTH INFORMATION



Routes of Absorption

Inhalation, ingestion and skin and eye contact



Warning Statements and Warning Properties

May be harmful if inhaled or ingested. Harmful upon contact with skin or eyes.



Human Threshold Response Data

Odor Threshold: No Available Data

Irritation Threshold: No Available Data

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health: The IDLH concentration has not been established for this product.



SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, AND EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE



INHALATION

Acute: Inhalation of this material is irritating to the nose, mouth, throat and lungs. Dilation of blood vessels with drop in blood pressure and headache, cyanosis, and mental confusion may result from the nitroglycerin, The headache may be severe and can remain for a few hours to several days. It typically starts at the forehead preceded by a sensation of warmth and fullness in the head and may extend to the back of the neck. Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain may also occur.



Chronic: no additional effects are known or have been reported from those described for acute inhalation exposure.



SKIN

Acute: Dermal exposure may cause irritation which would subside rapidly upon removal of material without permanent damage. Additional effects would be similar to those described for acute inhalation exposure.



Chronic: No additional effects are known or have been reported from those described for acute inhalation exposure.



EYE

Irritation may occur with inflammation of the conjunctive. Any effect would not result in permanent impairment of vision.



INGESTION

Acute: Irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Additional effects would be similar to those described for acute inhalation exposure.



Chronic: No additional effects are known or have been reported from those described for acute inhalation exposure.



INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER CHEMICALS WHICH ENHANCE TOXICITY:

None known or reported.



ANIMAL TOXICOLOGY

Acute Toxicity:?br>
Inhalation LC 50: No available data

Dermal LD 50: No available data

Oral LD 50: Approximately 250 mg/kg (rat) based on acute oral toxicity of nitroglycerin.

Irritation: Irritant to skin or eyes.



AQUATIC TOXICITY:

Fish are unaffected by nitrocellulose at concentrations of 1000 mg/L.



ACUTE TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY:

Nitroglycerin will produce dilation of bleed vessels and drop in blood pressure which may affect the heart. It has also been shown to cause methemoglobinemia (cyanosis).



CHRONIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY:

Diphenylamine has been shown to induce kidney damage. The low concentration of this material in, and nature of, the product would preclude development of such an effect.



PRODUCTIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY:

There are no known or reported effects on reproductive function or fetal development.



CARCINOGENICITY:

This product or any ingredients are not known or reported to be carcinogenic by any reference source including IARC, OSHA, NTP, or EPA.



MUTAGENICITY:

This product or any ingredients rare not known or reported to be mutagenic.





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X. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION



This material is regulated as a DOT hazardous material.



DOT description from the hazardous materials table 49 CFR 172.101:

LAND (U.S. DOT): Powder, Smokeless, 13 C. UN0161, PG II

WATER (IMO): Powder, Smokeless, 1.3 C, UN0161, PG II

AIR (IATA/ICAO): Forbidden



Hazard Label/Placard: Explosive 1.3 C

Reportable Quantity: Not Applicable (Per 49 CFR 1.72.101, Appendix)

Emergency Guide No: 112





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XI. SPILL AND LEAKAGE PROCEDURES



For All Transportation Accidents, Call Chemtrec at 800-424-9300.



Reportable Quantity: Per 40 CFR 302.4 and as Nitroglycerin (10 lbs.) Dibutyl phthalate (10 lbs.)

N, Nitrosodiphenyl amine (100 lbs.) and Ethyl acetate (5000 lbs.)



SPILL MITIGATION PROCEDURE:

This product may represent an explosion hazard. Remove all sources of ignition. Stop source of spill as soon as possible and notify appropriate personnel.



AIR RELEASE: Not Applicable



WATER RELEASE: This material is heavier than water. Create an overflow dam with filtration capabilities to retain material. Divert water flow or stop if possible. Gather wet material using non-sparking or plastic utensils. Keep material damp until ready for disposal.



LAND SPILL: Clean up of spill materials may be accomplished using non-sparking or plastic utensils. Wear non-flammable or flame retardant clothing at all times. Wet all spill materials prior to initiating clean up procedure. Material may best be destroyed if burned in an open flame burn ir permissible by all regulatory functions. Spread material in thin layers and ignite from a remote location using a slow burning train.



SPILL RESIDUES:

Dispose of per guidelines under Section XII, Waste Disposal



PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR EMERGENCY SPILL AND FIRE-FIGHTING SITUATIONS:

In case of fire, use normal fire fighting equipment. Response to this material requires the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Additional protective clothing must be worn to prevent personal contact with this material. Those items include but are not limited to: boots, gloves (neoprene, chlorinated polyethylene, butyl rubber), hard hat and impervious clothing, i.e., chemically impermeable suit. Wash all clothing prior to reuse.





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XII. WASTE DISPOSAL



If this product becomes a waste, it meets the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined under 40 CFR 261 and would have the following EPA hazardous waste number: D003



If this product becomes a waste, it will be a hazardous waste which is subject to the Land Disposal Restrictions under 40 CFR 268 and must be managed accordingly.



If this material becomes a waste, it can be disposed by controlled open burning in small quantities.



Care must be taken to prevent ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION from the use of this material. The user of this material has the responsibility to dispose of unused material, residues and containers in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding treatment, storage and disposal for hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.





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XIII. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY STATUS INFORMATION



Toxic Substances Control Act:

The components of this product are listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory.



Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act Title III:

Hazard Categories, Per 40 CFR 370.2:

Health: Immediate (Acute)

Physical: Sudden release of pressure



Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know, Per 40 CFR 355, APP.A:

Extremely Hazardous Substance - Threshold Planning Quantity: 10,000 lbs. (as dibutyl phthalate)

Supplier Notification Requirements, Per 40 CFR 372.45:

This mixture or tradename product contains a toxic chemical or chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372.



Chemicals Listed Are: Dibutyl phthalate, nitroglycerin, N,nitrolo diphenyl amine, diphenylamine





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XIV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



MSDS Revision Status: Minor revision to the synonyms in Section I.





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XV. MAJOR REFERENCES



1. Lee, Cheng-Chun, et al., Mammalian Toxicity of Munition Compounds: Phase I. Acute Oral Toxicity, Primary Skin and Eye Irritation, Dermal Sensitization, and Disposition and Metabolism. NTIS Report (ADB011150), National Technical Information Services, Springfield, VA. Report No. 1, July 22, 1975



The information in this Material Safety Data Sheet should be provided to all who will use, handle, store, transport, or otherwise be exposed to this product. This information has been prepared for the guidance of plant engineering, operations and management and for persons working with or handling this product. We believe this information to be reliable and up to date as of the date of publication, but makes no warranty that it is, additionally, if this material safety data sheet is more than three years old, you should contact Primex Technologies, Inc. at the phone number listed below to make certain that this sheet is current.



Prepared By:

PRIMEX Technologies, Inc.

P.O. box 222

St. Marks, Florida 32355-0222

Phone Number: (850) 925-6111