Material Safety Data Sheet
Product: TNT Simulant XM-601-Q (formerly XM-501-Q)
Date of Preparation: 5/28/03
5/28/03 TNT Simulant XM-601-Q MSDS
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product/Chemical Name: Simulant for Trinitrotoluene (TNT), XM-601-Q (formerly XM-501-Q)
Chemical Formula: for TNT C7H5N3O6
CAS Number:
Other Designations: Trinitrotoluene with water and Aerosil 200
General Use: For calibration and testing of explosive detection systems.
Manufactured for: XM division of Van Aken International, 9157 Rochester Court, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730,
TEL (909) 980-2001, FAX (909) 980-2333 (hours 8:00am till 4:30pm of operation), emergency TEL (909) 374-0686.
Emergency Overview
Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredient Name CAS Number % wt
water 7732185 34%
2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene 118-96-7 63%
Silicon Dixide 112945-52-5 3%
Trace Impurities: None
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL NIOSH
Ingredient TWA STEL TWA STEL TWA STEL IDLH
6mg/m3 none estab.
Silicon Dixide 10 mg/m3 . none estab. none estab. none estab. none estab.
.
TNT none estab. none estab. none estab. none estab. none estab. none estab.
1500mg/m
3
(SKIN)
Toxicity Data:Exposure Limits 0.1 mg/m3 (resp), 1.5 mg/m3 (skin)
Section 3 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State:granular paste Water Solubility: 0.5%
Appearance and Odor: light brown to white, no odor Other Solubilities:
Freezing/Melting Point: 240ofor TNT
Odor Threshold: None
Density: 1.6 gm/cc
Specific Gravity (H2O=1, at 4 掳C): 1.1
pH:
Section 4 - Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash Point: N/A
Burning Rate:
Autoignition Temperature: none
LEL: N/A
UEL: N/A
Flammability Classification: 94-V1
Extinguishing Media: Water Spray, carbon dioxide or dry chemical
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: none
Hazardous Combustion Products: CO, Co2, NO
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Do not release runoff from fire control methods to sewers or waterways.
Fire-Fighting Equipment: Because fire may produce toxic thermal decomposition products, wear a self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in pressure-demand or positive-pressure mode.
Section 5 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Product is stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
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Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization cannot occur.
Chemical Incompatibilities: none known
Conditions to Avoid: high temperature, and shock impact
Hazardous Decomposition Products: none
Section 6 - Health Hazard Information
Potential Health Effects
Primary Entry Routes: Inhalation
Target Organs: Lungs
Acute Effects
Inhalation: High intraperitoneal, intratracheal, intravenous. Cause pulmonary dust disease.
Eye: none
Skin: none
Ingestion: same as above
Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list product or chemical as a carcinogen.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure: silicosis
Chronic Effects: Same
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Inhalation: Remove affected person to well ventilated area.
Eye Contact: Wash with water.
Skin Contact: Wash with water.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting.
After first aid, get appropriate in-plant, paramedic, or community medical support.
Note to Physicians:
Special Precautions/Procedures:
Section 7 - Spill, Leak, and Disposal Procedures
Spill /Leak Procedures: Dispose of powder as a non-explosive waste.
Small Spills: Same
Large Spills: Same
Containment: For large spills, dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Do not release into sewers or waterways.
Cleanup: Do not use acetone, use water as necessary.
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.120).
Disposal: Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations. Follow applicable Federal, state, and
local regulations.
Disposal Regulatory Requirements: As an inert material.
Container Cleaning and Disposal: Use water. Collect material in 50 micro meter mesh filter
Ecological Information: None
EPA Regulations:
RCRA Hazardous Waste Number: Not listed (40 CFR 261.33)
RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261.): Not classified
CERCLA Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 302.4) unlisted specific per RCRA, Sec. 3001; CWA, Sec. 311 (b)(4); CWA, Sec.
307(a), CAA, Sec. 112
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: none known
SARA 311/312 Codes: none known
SARA Toxic Chemical (40 CFR 372.65): Not listed
SARA EHS (Extremely Hazardous Substance) (40 CFR 355): Not listed.
OSHA Regulations:
Air Contaminant (29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-1, Z-1-A): Not listed
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substance (29CFR 1910.109)
State Regulations: Same
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Handle as an inert material.
Ventilation: Provide general or local exhaust ventilation systems to maintain airborne concentrations below OSHA PELs
(Sec.脢2). Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevents contaminant dispersion into the work area by controlling it
at its source.
Administrative Controls: Maintain in approved storage area.
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Respiratory Protection: Seek professional advice prior to respirator selection and use. Follow OSHA respirator regulations
(29 CFR 1910.134) and, if necessary, wear a MSHA/NIOSH-approved respirator. Select respirator based on its suitability to
provide adequate worker protection for given working conditions, level of airborne contamination, and presence of sufficient
oxygen. For emergency or nonroutine operations (cleaning spills, reactor vessels, or storage tanks), wear an SCBA.
Warning! Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. If respirators are used, OSHA
requires a written respiratory protection program that includes at least: medical certification, training, fit-testing, periodic
environmental monitoring, maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and convenient, sanitary storage areas.
Protective Clothing/Equipment: Wear chemically protective gloves, boots, aprons, and gauntlets to prevent prolonged or
repeated skin contact. Wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles, per OSHA eye- and face-protection regulations
(29 CFR 1910.133). Contact lenses are not eye protective devices. Appropriate eye protection must be worn instead of, or in
conjunction with contact lenses. Handle behind a barrier.
Safety Stations: Make emergency eyewash stations, safety/quick-drench showers, and washing facilities available in work area.
Contaminated Equipment: Separate contaminated work clothes from street clothes. Launder before reuse. Remove this
material from your shoes and clean personal protective equipment.
Comments: Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Practice good personal hygiene after using this material, especially before
eating, drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics.
Section 9 - Special Precautions and Comments
Handling Precautions: none
Storage Requirements: Store away from heat and open flame. Quantity limits of designated areas should be followed.
DOT Transportation Data (49 CFR 172.101):
Shipping Name:Simulant, not Packaging Authorizations Quantity Limitations
an explosive a) Passenger, Aircraft, or Railcar: do not
a) Exceptions:
Shipping Symbols: none b) Non-bulk Packaging: 211 ship by air
Hazard Class: 4.1 c) Bulk Packaging: N/A b) Cargo Aircraft Only: do not ship by air
ID No.: UN1356 Vessel Stowage Requirements
Packing Group: 1 a) Vessel Stowage: none
Label: 4.1 b) Other:
Special Provisions:
Prepared By: B. MacDonald
Revision Notes:
Disclaimer: We believe the statements, technical information and recommendations contain herein are reliable, but they are
given without warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied, and we assume no responsibility for loss, damage, or
expense, direct or consequential arising out of their use.
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