Material Safety Data Sheet
Orica Canada Inc. Orica USA Inc.
301 Hotel De Ville, 33101 East Quince Avenue,
Brownsburg, Q.C. J8G 3B5 Watkins, CO 80137-9406
For MSDS Requests: 1-877-33-ORICA For MSDS Requests: 1-877-33-ORICA
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES (24 HOUR) INVOLVING TRANSPORTATION, SPILL, LEAK, RELEASE, FIRE OR ACCIDENTS: IN
CANADA CALL THE ORICA CANADA TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM AT 1-877-561-3636; IN THE U.S. CALL
CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300. IN THE U.S. FOR LOST, STOLEN OR MISPLACED EXPLOSIVES CALL: BATF 1-800-800-3855. FORM
ATF F 5400.0 MUST BE COMPLETED AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES (STATE/MUNICIPAL POLICE, ETC) MUST BE ADVISED.
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: i-kon Electronic Detonators (also known as PBS 2000 or Globaldet)
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MATS Index: 61021 MSDS Number: 20173 Date Issued: April 27, 2005
Product Use: Initiator for Explosive charges
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT(S) % (w/w) ACGIH TWA CAS NO.
Metal and Plastic component articles 90-100 Not Listed Not Listed
Pentaerythritol tetranitrate < 0.1 Not Listed 78-11-5
Trinitrotoluene < 0.1 0.1 mg/m3 (skin) 118-96-7
Lead Azide < 0.1 Not Listed 13424-46-9
Lead Chromate < 0.1 0.05mg/m3 (Pb) 7758-97-6
0.012mg/m3 (Cr)
SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: The following information is the potential hazards associated with the ingredient(s) in this product. It is our
belief that, under conditions of normal occupational exposure, this product should pose no such hazards to the user. Main risk is that
of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. Read the entire MSDS for a more thorough evaluation of the hazards.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
General: Not applicable; this is a manufactured article that will not result in exposure to the chemical components under
normal conditions of use. In the event of contact causing injury, administer first aid appropriate for burns, lacerations and
bruises.
Inhalation: In the event that workers are overexposed to fumes and vapours resulting from detonation, remove victim from
exposure and provide artificial respiration if not breathing.
SECTION 5 - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammable Limits (Lower): Not applicable
Flammable Limits (Upper): Not applicable
Auto Ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Rate of Burning: Product will detonate
Explosive Power: Not available
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Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Sensitive to mechanical impact
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Protected against static discharge
Hazardous Reactions: See 鈥淔ire and Explosion Hazards鈥?
Fire and Explosion Hazards: This product exhibits a severe detonation hazard
Extinguishing Media: See Below
Fire Fighting Procedures: DO NOT FIGHT FIRES INVOLVING EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS. Immediately evacuate all personnel from
the area to a safe distance. Guard against re-entry.
Fire Fighting Protective Equipment: Not applicable NOTE:
Also see 鈥淪ection 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity鈥?
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills, Leaks, or Releases: If not damaged, pick up by hand. Use normal precautions taken for handling explosives. Deactivating
Chemicals: Not required. If detonators are damaged, contact an Orica Canada Inc. or Orica USA Inc. technical representative.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: This product is an explosive and should only be used under the supervision of trained personnel. Protect
containers from physical damage. Keep away from incompatible materials, heat, sparks, flames and other ignition sources. Avoid
rough handling.
Storage Requirements: Store under moderate temperatures recommended by a technical service representative. Store under
dry conditions in a well ventilated magazine that has been approved for detonator storage. Do NOT store explosives in a
detonator magazine or detonators in an explosive magazine. Keep away from heat, sparks and flames. Keep containers closed
when not in use. Initiating explosives should be kept well away from explosives; protected from physical damage;
separated from oxidizing materials, combustibles and sources of heat. Keep away from incompatible materials and conditions.
Meet all legal requirements for shipping and magazining.
Storage Temperature: It is recommended that detonators not be stored or used at temperatures exceeding 70 Deg. C (158
Deg. F) without approved procedures to address the elevated temperatures.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PREVENTIVE MEASURES:
Recommendations listed in this section indicate the type of equipment that will provide protection against exposure to this
product under normal conditions of use. Conditions of use, adequacy of engineering or other control measures, and actual
exposure situations will dictate the need for specific protective devices at your workplace.
Engineering Controls: Full-handling precautions should be taken at all times.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields are recommended to prevent eye contact.
Skin Protection: Gloves and protective clothing made from cotton should provide adequate protection.
Respiratory Protection: None required.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
PRODUCT: None established for product
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT(S):
Most likely exposures form detonation products
Nitrogen Dioxide
3 ppm
ACGIH TLV
ACGIH STEL 5 ppm
Carbon Monoxide
25 ppm
ACGIH TLV
ACGIH STEL 35 ppm
Sulphur Dioxide
2 ppm
ACGIH TLV
ACGIH STEL 5 ppm
Lead
0.05 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL 0.05 mg/m3
Orica Guideline 0.05 mg/m3
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Alternate Name(s): PBS 2000/Globaldet
Chemical Name: Not applicable
Chemical Family: Explosive
Molecular Formula: Not applicable
Appearance: Ingredients are housed in a metal alloy tube closed at one end with a moulded plastic plug and attached
electric lead wires at the opposite end.
Odour: Odourless
pH: Not applicable
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg at 20掳C/68掳F): Not applicable
Vapour Density (Air=1): Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: PETN melts at 140 Deg. C (284 Deg. F)
Solubility (Water): Not applicable
Solubility (Other): Not applicable
Specific Gravity: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition products are toxic and may include lead, hydrocarbons, oxides of
carbon and nitrogen.
Chemical Stability: Unstable. Can explode from impact, heat or friction.
Conditions to Avoid: Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep away from heat, impact and friction.
Incompatibility with other Substances: Strong Oxidizing agents
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Summary: The following information relates to the pure ingredients of this product. It is our belief that, under normal
conditions of use, this product should pose no such hazards to the worker.
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA:
PRODUCT: None established for the product.
INGREDIENTS:
PETN
Oral LD50(mouse) = 25000 mg/kg
TNT
Oral LD50(rat) = 795 mg/kg
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Inhalation: Inhalation is not a likely route of exposure at normally encountered temperatures and is thus not applicable.
Detonation products may be irritating and/or toxic.
Skin Contact: No evidence of irritant effects from normal handling and use. Eye
Contact: May result in physical injury
Ingestion: Highly unlikely under normal conditions of use.
Subchronic Effects: None Known
Chronic Effects: Long term exposure to low concentrations of lead may result in altered haemoglobin breakdown, anemia and
central and peripheral nervous system damage.
Carcinogenicity: The ingredients of this product are not classified as carcinogenic by ACGIH (American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists) or IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer), not regulated as carcinogens by OSHA
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and not listed as carcinogens by NTP (National Toxicology Program). Mutagenicity:
There is no evidence of mutagenic potential
Reproductive Effects: It is our belief that under normal conditions of use, this product should pose no reproductive hazard to
the worker. Lead exposure may cause reproductive effects based on studies in laboratory animals and on human
epidemiological studies.
It is our belief that under normal conditions of use, this product should pose no
Teratogenicity and Fetotoxicity:
reproductive hazard to the worker. Lead has been shown to cause congenital abnormalities and behavioural deficits in
experimental animals in addition to its ability to increase the number of miscarriages, stillbirths and abortions in lead-
exposed women.
Synergistic Materials: None Known.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
None Known.
Ecotoxicological Information:
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Environmental Effects: In consideration of the production and use of this product, it is unlikely that significant environmental
exposure will arise.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Burn under the supervision of an expert at a government-approved explosive burning ground or destroy, by detonation in
boreholes, in accordance with applicable local, provincial, state and federal laws. Call upon the services of an Orica Canada
Inc. or Orica USA Inc. technical representative.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
TDG Name: Detonators, Electric
TDG Class/Division: 1.4B
Product Identification Number (PIN): 0255
Packing Group: II
DOT Class: 1.4B 鈥? Explosive
Proper Shipping Name: Detonators, Electric
Transportation Emergency Telephone Number: IN CANADA CALL 1-877-561-3636. IN THE US CALL CHEMTREC (800) 424-
9300.
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
CANADIAN CLASSIFICATION: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR (Controlled
Products Regulations) and this MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) contains all the information required by the CPR. Controlled
Products Regulations (WHMIS) Classification: This product is an explosive and is not regulated by WHMIS CEPA / Canadian
Domestic Substances List (DSL): The substances in this product are on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (CEPA
DSL)
IARC Classification: None of the components for this product are listed on IARC.
USA CLASSIFICATION:
OSHA Classification: Physical:
Explosive. Oxidizer. Health: Not
Regulated.
Target Organ: Reproductive Tract (Lead)
SARA Regulations Sections 313 and 40 CFR 372: This product does not contain any chemicals subject to the reporting
requirements.
Ozone Protection and 40 CFR 42: This product does not contain, nor is it manufactured with ozone depleting substances. Other
Regulations/Legislation which apply to this product: New Jersey Special Health Hazard Substance List, New Jersey RTK
Environmental Hazardous Substance, Massachusetts Right-to-Know, New Jersey Right-to-Know.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
MATS Index: 61021
REFERENCES: RTECS-Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, CCINFODisc, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health
and Safety, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, US Dept. of Health & Human Services, Cincinnati, Supplier
Material Safety Data Sheets.
Prepared by: Safety, Health and Environment (303) 268-5000.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained herein is offered as a guide to the handling of this specific material and has been prepared in
good faith by technically knowledgeable personnel. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and the manner and conditions
of use and handling may involve other and additional considerations. No warranty of any kind is given or implied and
Orica will not be liable for any damages, losses, injuries or consequential damages which may result from the use of or
reliance on any information contained herein.
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