Red Dot Material Safety Data Sheet

MSDS No.: 600 REV.: Orig. ISSUE DATE: 06/30/95 SUPERSEDES: 930 5000 0000 REV.: 01 09/09/94

New River Energetics
Route 114, PO Box 6
Radford, VA 24141-0096
Phone (540) 639-7800

24 Hour Emergency(CHEMTREC¨) : 1-800-424-9300

Phone (540) 639-7800 24 Hour Emergency(CHEMTREC®) : 1-800-424-9300

SECTION 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: RED DOT smokeless powder
APPEARANCE: granular solid HMIS RATINGS
COLOR: Gray/black Health hazard: 2 MODERATE
ODOR: Odorless Flammability hazard: 4 SEVERE
CASRN: mixture Reactivity hazard: 4 SEVERE
CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION: Double-base smokeless propellant

SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Hazardous Ingredients CASRN Wt %
Nitroglycerin 55-63-0 4.0 - 40.0
Diphenylamine 122-39-4 0.5 - 1.0

SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: DANGER!

Extremely flammable.

Accidental fire or explosion is likely to cause severe injury or death.

Inhalation of dust or vapor can cause severe headache.

Absorption through the skin can cause severe headache.

Ingestion may cause severe headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhea, trembling, ringing in the ears, and salivation.

Prolonged or repeated exposure may aggravate anemia or glaucoma.

May cause allergic skin reaction (sensitization) in susceptible individuals.

Refer to Section 5 for Hazardous Combustion Products, and Section 10 for Hazardous Decomposition/Hazardous Polymerization Products.

SECTION 4: FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EYES:

Remove contact lenses. Hold eyelids apart. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of low-pressure water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention.

SKIN:

Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Thoroughly wash clothing before reuse. Render unusable and discard contaminated shoes and leather articles.

INHALATION:

Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get immediate medical attention.

INGESTION:

If conscious, drink large quantities of water. Induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. NEVER induce vomiting in an unconscious person.

SECTION 5: FIRE HAZARDS

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

EVACUATE AREA IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT fight fire.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

Deluge with large quantities of water as quickly as possible by automatic sprinklers or fire hose from a protected location. Product is self-oxidizing.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

Avoid impact, friction, heat, sparks, or flame.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

If heated to combustion, the following substances may be formed: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water, hydrogen, nitrogen oxides, methane, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and hydrogen cyanide.

AUTOIGNITION:

Passes MIL-STD-286C, para. 404.1.2 No explosion - 5 hours at 120°C (248°F)

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE

Clean up spills immediately using soft natural bristle brush and conductive rubber or conductive plastic shovel. Use caution; material is sensitive to initiation from sources such as heat, flame, shock, friction, or sparks.

In case of accidental spill or release, refer to Section 8, Personal Protective Equipment and General Hygiene Practices.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

GENERAL MEASURES:

Follow appropriate DOD., N.F.P.A., and B.A.T.F. explosive safety measures. Local ordinances may apply.

DO NOT PRESSURIZE OR EXPOSE CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
For handling and storage requirements see 29 CFR 1910.109.
See "Properties and Storage of Smokeless Powder" published by the SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURER’S INSTITUTE, INC.; (SAAMI), Flintlock Ridge Office Center, 11 Mile Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470-2359
Store in a cool, dry place: approximately 68°F (20°C)
Store only in Department of Transportation approved containers.
Check old product for deterioration regularly.

MATERIALS OR CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

Avoid storing product near incompatible materials. See Section 10.
Do not store near flammable materials.
Do not keep deteriorated or salvaged product.
Keep away from heat, flame, sparks, and other ignition sources.
Do not store in direct sunlight or expose to UV radiation.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

GENERAL HYGIENIC PRACTICES:

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, or mist.
Wash thoroughly after handling, and before eating, drinking, or smoking.
Avoid contamination of food, beverages, or smoking materials.
Remove contaminated clothing promptly and clean thoroughly before reuse.
Discard contaminated leather articles.

RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS:

Hazardous Component Wt. % Limit Basis
Nitroglycerin 4.0 - 40.0 0.1 mg/m3 OSHA STEL
0.46 mg m3 ACGIH TLV
Diphenylamine 0.5 - 1.0 10 mg/m3 ACGIH TLV

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Safety glasses
Impervious gloves
Appropriate respiratory protection is required when exposure to airborne contaminants may exceed acceptable limits. Respirators should be selected and used in accordance with OSHA, Subpart I (29 CFR 1910.134) and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Flame retardant clothing
Wear conductive safety shoes.

WORK PRACTICES AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

Do NOT smoke in areas where powder is stored or used.
Material is shock sensitive. Use care in handling.
Keep away from ignition sources. Friction can cause ignition.
Eyewash fountains and safety showers should be easily accessible.
Prevent build-up of static electric charges.
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.

PROTECTIVE MEASURES DURING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE:

Eliminate ignition sources and prevent build-up of static electric charges.
Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.
Wetting work area with water will greatly reduce hazards.
Completely remove product from area, and thoroughly clean all equipment, piping, or vessels before beginning maintenance or repairs.
A work permit system is recommended for any preparation and clean-up.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Volatile (Wt.) %: negligible at 20°C
Solubility in water: negligible at 20°C
Specific Gravity: 1.5 (approximate)
Vapor Pressure: negligible at 20°C

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

GENERAL STABILITY CONSIDERATIONS:

Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions.

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:

Incompatible with: acids, oxidizing agents, alkalis and amines and strong sunlight or ultraviolet light.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

None anticipated under normal or recommended handling and storage conditions.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

Not anticipated under normal or recommended handling and storage conditions.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

REPORTED HUMAN EFFECTS:

No human toxicity studies have been carried out with this product.

COMPONENT - Nitroglycerin: The following effects have been reported following medicinal usage or overdosage: faintness, skin flush, palpitation, rapid heart beat, dizziness, abdominal pain, retrosternal discomfort, muscle twitches, Heinz bodies, methemoglobinemia, depression, confusion, skin irritation, and allergic reaction. Alcohol may intensify effects.

COMPONENT - Diphenylamine: Excessive exposure to the dust by inhalation has been reported to cause bladder damage, rapid heart beat, increased blood pressure, and skin rash.

REPORTED ANIMAL EFFECTS:

No animal toxicity studies have been carried out with this product.

COMPONENT - Nitroglycerin: Methemoglobinemia and fibrous tissue formation in the bile ducts were seen at very high doses (many times the TLV). Testicular effects were seen in rats dosed for 3 months at very high doses (many times the TLV). In lethal dose determinations in rats, rapid breathing, poor muscle tone, raised hair, and excessive activity were seen.

COMPONENT - Diphenylamine: Reported to cause adverse liver, kidney, and spleen changes, and anemia in long-term rat feeding studies at up to 1% in the diet. Dietary levels of 0.5% in male and female rats for two generations caused no reproductive or teratogenic effects, but did cause decreased litter sizes.

CARCINOGENICITY INFORMATION:

Not listed as a carcinogen by NTP; not regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA; and not evaluated by IARC.

REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS:

No studies on reproductive effects have been carried out with this product.

MUTAGENICITY/GENOTOXICITY INFORMATION:

No mutagenicity studies have been carried out with this product.

COMPONENT - Nitroglycerin: Mutagenic in Ames test.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY:

No ecological studies have been carried out with this product.

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS:

Disposal of explosives should be carried out under the direct supervision of a qualified person. Call Alliant Techsystems for assistance if needed.
For industrial disposal, federal hazardous waste regulations allow open burning of explosive wastes in permitted facilities. Burn in the open in an isolated location in small, shallow piles not over one inch deep. Stay upwind. Do not breathe products of combustion. State or local regulations may be more stringent than federal regulations.
For disposal of small quantities, contact state or local environmental agencies for options.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Transportation of this material must be in accordance with the hazardous material regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

For information regarding transportation of this product, please contact Alliant Powder at (540) 639-7800

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

CHEMICAL INVENTORIES:

U.S. TSCA Status: Included on TSCA inventory.

SARA TITLE III:

Sections 302 and 304:

Component Wt. % RQ (Lbs.)
Nitroglycerin 4.0 - 40.0 10

Sections 311 and 312:

HC-1: Acute health hazard
HC-2: Chronic health hazard
HC-3: Fire hazard
HC-4: Sudden release of pressure hazard
HC-5: Reactive hazard

Section 313:

Component Wt. %
Nitroglycerin 4.0 - 40.0

CERCLA:

Component Wt. % RQ (Lbs.)
Nitroglycerin 4.0 - 40.0 10

RCRA:

This product exhibits the following characteristics listed in 40CFR261, Subpart C: ignitability and reactivity.

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

LIST OF ACRONYMS:

ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
AICS: Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
AIHA WEEL: American Industrial Hygienists Association - Workplace Environmental Exposure Level
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
BATF: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
C: Ceiling
CASRN: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
CERCLA: Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation and Liability Act
DOD: Department of Defense
DSL: Domestic Substances List (Canadian)
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
MITI: Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Japanese)
N/A: Not Applicable
NDSL: Non-domestic Substances List (Canadian)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NOR: Not Otherwise Regulated
NTP: National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RQ: Reportable Quantity
SARA: Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Values (registered trademark of ACGIH)
TPQ: Threshold Planning Quantity
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
TWA: Time Weighted Avera

The information and recommendations contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the most reasonable current opinion on the subject when the MSDS was prepared. No warranty, guaranty or representation is made as to the correctness or sufficiency of the information. The user of this product must decide what safety measures are necessary to safely use this product, either alone or in combination with our products, and determine its environmental compliance obligations under any applicable federal or state laws.