Remington Arms Material Safety Data Sheet
Remington Arms Material Safety Data Sheet
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been prepared in compliance with Federal OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200, ANSI Z400.1-1993 and the ISO Safety Data Sheet Standard.
This product may be considered to be a hazardous chemical under 29 CFR 1910.1200. This information is
required to be disclosed for safety in the workplace. This MSDS is applicable only to the product
identified herein and only when used properly.
NOTE: Refer to Section XVII for List of Acronyms.
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
COMPONENT SHOTSHELL WADS
Product:
HMIS Rating
Health: 0
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
IN EVENT OF EMERGENCY
(Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, Accident)
CALL CHEMTREC DAY OR NIGHT
(800) 424-9300
In Arlington, VA 741-5000
Outside Continental U.S.A. (703) 741-5000
II. HAZARDOUS COMPONENT INFORMATION
Component Shotshell Wads are only comprised of one (1) component. There are no hazardous chemicals
contained in the Component Shotshell Wads. Therefore, the percent by weight of the hazardous
ingredients in Component Shotshell Wads are not listed.
1. Plastic Shotshell Wad..... Polyethylene (No hazardous chemicals contained in plastic shotshell
wad.)
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III. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: N/A
Potential Human Health Effects:
Skin Contact: N/A
Eye Contact: N/A
Inhalation: N/A
Ingestion/Absorption: N/A
Carcinogenicity Information: This product is not classified a carcinogen by IARC, OSHA, NTP or
EPA.
IV. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin Contact: N/A
Eye Contact: N/A
Inhalation: N/A
Ingestion/Absorption: N/A
V. FIRE HAZARDS
Flammable Properties: Material will burn, but will not ignite readily.
Extinguishing Media: Flood fire with water to fight fire and cool material. If no water is
available, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical or earth.
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Evacuate area immediately. Deluge area with water.
VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Safeguards: N/A
Spill Cleanup: If disposal is necessary, refer to XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.
Accidental Release: See above.
VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Personnel Handling: N/A
Storage: No special storage required.
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VIII. PERSONAL PROTECTION/EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Engineering Controls: N/A
Personal Protective Equipment: N/A
Exposure Guidelines: N/A
Exposure Limits: N/A
IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL DATA
Form: Solid Evaporation Rate: N/A
Color: Variable Melting Point: 100掳C-400掳C
Odor: None Solubility in Water: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A pH: N/A
Specific Gravity: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density: N/A
X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable. Will not react with water.
Other Hazards:
Incompatibility: N/A
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Oral LD 50: No available data.
Dermal LD 50: No available data.
Inhalation LC 50: No available data.
Irritation: Not a skin or eye irritant.
XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Aquatic Toxicity:
N/A
Environmental Impact:
When used and disposed of properly, there is no known environmental impact.
XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Dispose of as required by local, state and federal laws and regulations.
XIV. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Proper Shipping Name: Components for Small Arms
Hazard Class: N/A
UN/NA No: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
Shipping Label: None required.
Special Information: May be reclassified internationally as:
Hazard Class: N/A
UN/NA No.: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
Shipping Label: N/A
XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TSCA Inventory Status: Included on list.
This product does not contain 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 Part 372.
XVI. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating: Not established.
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Chronic Health: No known chronic health effects.
Acute Health: When heated to decomposition, inhalation of fumes may cause irritation to
nose, throat, upper respiratory tract and lungs.
Fire Hazard: 0 (per HMIS Rating)
Pressure Hazard: None.
Reactivity Hazard: 0 (per HMIS Rating)
NPCA-HMIS Ratings:
Health: 0
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
References:
Code of Federal Regulations, Monthly Summary, CFR 1910.1200(g) and Appendix E (B.),
Regulations Management Corporation, Bloomington, Indiana, July 1, 1994.
Hazardous Chemical Desk Reference: Third Edition, Richard J. Lewis, Sr., Van Nostrand Reinhold,
Copyright 1993.
American National Standards Institute, Z400.1-1993.
International Standards Organization Safety Data Sheet Standard.
XVII. LIST OF ACRONYMS
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ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
AIHA WEEL American Industrial Hygiene Association-Workplace Environmental Exposure Level
ANSI American National Standard Institute
BEI Biological Exposure Indexes
CAS Chemical Abstract Service
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CL Ceiling Limit (must not be exceeded)
DSL Domestic Substances List
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
HMIS Hazardous Materials Identification System
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA International Air Transport Association
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
ISO International Standards Organization
LC Lethal Concentration
LD Lethal Dose
MITI Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Japan)
MSHA Mine Safety and Health Appliance
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTA National Transportation Agency (Canada)
NTP National Toxicology Program
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
ORM Other Regulated Materials
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit (OSHA)
SCBA Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit
TLV Threshold Limit Values (ACGIH)
TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
TWA Time Weighted Average
UN/NA United Nations/North American (Identification number)
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
For additional information, please contact:
Remington Arms Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 700
870 Remington Road
Madison, NC 27025-0700
(800) 243-9700
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is provided to all individuals who are or will be exposed
to this product through use, handling, storage or transport. Remington believes, yet makes no warranty, that all
information contained in this document is current as of the date of publication.
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