MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS # 1121d
dnx
Date 09/10/09
2650 DECKER LAKE BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name(s): FireLineTM
8/40 RDX NYLON LS 17/80 HNS LS
8/40 HMX NYLON LS 17/80 HMX HI-TEMP LS
8/40 RDX NYLON RIBBON LS 17/80 RDX NYLON
8/40 HMX NYLON RIBBON LS 17/80 HMX NYLON XHV LS
10/50 HMX LOPRO NYLON LS 17/80 RDX NYLON LS
13/60 HMX NYLON LS 17/80 RDX NYLON XHV LS
13/60 HMX HI-TEMP LOW PROFILE LS 17/80 HMX EXPOSED
13/60 HMX HI-TEMP LS 17/80 HNS LS
17/80 PETN Plastic 21/100 PETN Plastic
17/80 HMX NYLON LS
Product Class: Detonating Cord, Specialty (Oil Field)
Product Appearance & Odor: Flexible white or colored cord of woven textile with a protected explosive core of RDX
(dyed pink), PETN, HMX (white crystalline powders) or HNS (yellow) and covered by a white or colored nylon, fluoro-
copolymer or polyethylene plastic or textile jacket. No odor.
DOT Hazard Shipping Description: UN0065 Cord, detonating 1.1D II -or-
UN0289 II Cord, detonating 1.4D -or-
UN0349 Articles, explosive, n.o.s. (explosive name) 1.4S II
where the explosive name would be either RDX, HMX or HNS (spelled out)
NFPA Hazard Classification: Not Applicable (See Section IV - Special Fire Fighting Procedures)
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV-ACGIH2
Ingredients CAS# OSHA PEL
1
None2
Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) 78-11-5 None
1
0.5 mg/m3 (skin)
Cyclotrimethylene trinitramine (RDX) 121-82-4 None
1
None2
Cyclotetramethylene tetranitramine (HMX) 2691-41-0 None
1
None2
2, Hexanitrostilbene 20062-22-0 None
1
None2
Ammonium Hydroxide 1336-21-6 None
3
0.2 mg/m3
Tributyl phosphate 126-73-8 5 mg/m
1
Use limit for particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR): Total dust, 15 mg/m3 ; respirable fraction, 5 mg/m3 .
2
Use limit for particulates not otherwise classified (PNOC): Inhalable particulate, 10 mg/m3 ; respirable particulate,
3 mg/m3 .
Ingredients, other than those mentioned above, as used in this product are not hazardous as defined under current
Department of Labor regulations, or are present in deminimus concentrations (less than 0.1% for carcinogens, less than
1.0% for other hazardous materials).
* Core powder is predominantly one of the four explosive powders (PETN, RDX, HMX or HNS) with the possible trace
amount of the other listed hazardous material. The approximate amount of explosive in a given grade of cord is
expressed as that number of grams/grains of explosive per linear meter/foot of cord.
Example: 17/80 RDX NYLON contains about 17 grams/meter or 80 grains RDX per foot. (1 gram/meter = 4.7
grains/foot)
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point: Not Applicable Percent Volatile by Volume: Not Applicable
Melting Point: PETN decomposes at melting point, about 141癈 RDX decomposes at 190 ?200癈
HMX decomposes violently at melting point, about 278癈 HNS decomposes at 316 ?br>
327癈
Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable Vapor Density: (Air = 1) Not Applicable Solubility in Water: Insoluble.
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: Not Applicable Flammable Limits: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: (See Special Fire Fighting Procedures section.)
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Do not attempt to fight fires involving explosive materials. Evacuate all personnel to
a predetermined safe, distant location. Allow fire to burn unless it can be fought remotely or with fixed extinguishing
systems (sprinklers). For transportation fires involving large quantities of detonating cord, such as a trailer load, evacuate
no less than 2,500 feet in all directions.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Can explode or detonate under fire conditions. Burning or detonating material
may produce toxic vapors.
SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Effects of Overexposure
This is a packaged product that will not result in exposure to the explosive core material under normal conditions of use.
Eyes: May cause irritation, redness and tearing.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: PETN is moderately toxic if ingested. HMX and RDX are poisonous by ingestion. HNS may be a mutagen.
See systemic effects below.
Inhalation: See systemic effects below.
Systemic or Other Effects: PETN is a known coronary vasodilator, and ingestion or inhalation may result in a lowering of
blood pressure, headache or faintness, and a decreased tolerance for grain alcohol. Repeated over-exposure may result
in chest pains in the absence of exposure. Systemic effects by ingestion include dermatitis.
Nitramines (RDX, HMX) are known sensitizers, meaning some people tend to become highly allergic over time to these
materials, particularly if ingested or inhaled. Breathing RDX dust can cause spasms, nasal and respiratory irritation and
cardiovascular collapse, and may affect the central nervous system and liver. HNS showed positive activity in the Ames
test so a mutagen effect cannot be excluded.
Carcinogenicity: No constituents are listed by NTP, IARC or OSHA.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Eye: Irrigate with running water for at least fifteen minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention. Treat ingestion of RDX with gastric wash.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Special Considerations: None.
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable under normal conditions, may explode when subjected to fire, supersonic shock or high-energy projectile
impact, especially when confined or in large quantities.
Conditions to Avoid: Keep away from heat, flame, ignition sources, impact, friction, electrostatic discharge and strong shock.
Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): Corrosives (strong acids and strong bases or alkalis).
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen Oxides (NOX), Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Protect from all ignition sources. In case of fire evacuate all
personnel to a safe distant area and allow to burn or fight fire remotely. Notify authorities in accordance with emergency
response procedures. Only personnel trained in emergency response should respond. If explosive powder is spilled from
damaged detonating cord, remove all other explosives from the spill area. Wet down and clean spilled powder using a
damp sponge or rag, avoid applying friction or pressure to the explosive, and place in a (Velostat) electrically conductive
bag. Contamination of this material with sand, grit or dirt will render the material more sensitive to detonation. If no fire
danger is present, and product is undamaged and/or uncontaminated, repackage product in original packaging or other
clean DOT approved container. Ensure that a complete account of product has been made and is verified. Follow
applicable Federal, State, and local spill reporting requirements.
Waste Disposal Method: Disposal must comply with Federal, State and local regulations. If product becomes a waste, it
is potentially regulated as a hazardous waste as defined under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 40
CFR, part 261. Review disposal requirements with a person knowledgeable with applicable environmental law (RCRA)
before disposing of any explosive material.
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Ventilation: Not required for normal handling.
Respiratory Protection: None normally required.
Protective Clothing: Work gloves and work clothing that reduce the possibility of skin abrasion and that would prevent
contact with spilled explosive powder is suggested.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles are recommended.
Other Precautions Required: None.
SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Store in compliance with
Federal, State and local regulations. Only properly qualified and authorized personnel should handle and use explosives.
Keep away from heat, flame, ignition sources, impact, friction, electrostatic discharge and strong shock.
Precautions to be taken during use: Use accepted safe industry practices when using explosive materials.
Unintended detonation of explosives or explosive devices can cause serious injury or death. Avoid breathing the fumes
or gases from detonation of explosives. Detonation in confined or unventilated areas may result in exposure to
hazardous fumes or oxygen deficiency.
Other Precautions: It is recommended that users of explosive materials be familiar with the Institute of Makers of
Explosives Safety Library Publications.
SECTION X - SPECIAL INFORMATION
This product contains the following substances that are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
Chemical Name CAS Number % By Weight
None
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