Material Safety Data Sheet U.S. Department of Labor-Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (Non-Mandatory Form)
May be used to comply with OSHA's Hazard Communications
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be consulted for Form Approved - OMB No. 1218-0072
specific requirements.
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no
IDENTITY (As used on Label and List)
information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.
ELECTRIC DETONATOR EBW
Section I
Manufacturer's Name Emergency Telephone Number
1-800-255-3924
R J C DEFESA E AEROESPACIAL
Telephone Number for Information
ESTRADA DO PIAUGI MK 01
(817) 478-8888
BAIRRO PORTO DO MEIRA
Date Prepared Jan-07
12.600-LOREAN S.P. BRAZIL
Signature of Preparer (optional)
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Other Limits
ACGIH TLV PEL
OSHA ACGIH TLV Recommended % (optional)
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s)) OSHA PEL
CYCLOTRIMETHLENE TRINITRAMINE (RDX) N/A 1.5mg/m3 N/A
N/A 1.5mg/m3 N/A
PENTARYTHRITE TETRANITRATE (PETN)
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point N/A Specific Gravity (H2) = 1) 1.7
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) N/A Melting Point 200C
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) N/A Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) 0%
Solubility in Water Negligible
Appearance and Odor
ALUMINUM SHELL CONTAINING PETN , AN ODORLESS WHITE SOLID
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Extinguishing Media
DO NOT TRY TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. ELECTRIC DETONATORS WILL EXPLODE WHEN SET ON FIRE.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
ISOLATE THE AREA AND EVACUATE PERSONNEL TO A SAFE DISTANCE.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
DETONATORS WILL EXPLODE WITH VIOLENT RELEASE OF GASES WHEN SET ON FIRE, SUBMITTED TO SEVERE IMPACT, OR
SUBJETED TO EXTREME HIGH TEMPERATURE.
**WARNING: THIS IS AN ELECTRIC DETONATOR AND IS VULNERABLE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY & RADIO FREQUENCIES!
(Reproduce locally) OSHA 174, Sept. 1985
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ELECTRIC DETONATOR RJ-215-IV
Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid SEVERE IMPACT, EXTREME HEAT, EXTREME HIGH
X PRESSURE, STATIC ELECTRICITY AND RADIO FREQUENCIES.
Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) NO KNOWN CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts PRODUCES NITROGEN OXIDES WHEN DETONATED
Hazardous May Occur Conditions to Avoid
Polymerization
Will Not Occur X
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? N/A Skin? N/A Ingestion? N/A
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) NONE
Carcinogenicity: NTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated?
N/A N/A N/A
Signs and Symptons of Exposure N/A
Medical Conditions
Generally Aggravated by Exposure N/A
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
IN CASE OF INJURY SUSTAINED BY DETONATION, SEEK EMERGENCY
MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATLY
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled
REVEW FIRE AND EXPLOSION SAFETY PROCEDURES BEFORE STARTING
CLEAN UP OPERATION. WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTION CLOTHING.
Waste Disposal Method
USE ONLY PROPERLY TRAINED PERSONNEL AND PROCEDURES. CONSULT EXPLOSIVES
MANUFACTURER OR CONSULTANT IN CASE EXPERT PERSONNEL IS NOT AVAILBLE.
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing
STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES MUST COMPLY WITH ATF REGULATIONS. PACKAGING,
MARKING AND LABELING OF BOXES MUST COMLPY WITH 49 CFR DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS.
Other Precautions
REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING LABELS AND LITERATURE PROVIDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER
Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)
N/A
Ventilation Local Exhaust Special
N/A N/A
Mechanical (General) Other
N/A N/A
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
N/A N/A
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment
N/A
Work/Hygenic Practices
N/A
All information in this MSDS has been obtained from sources considered reliable but is submitted without any warranties.
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