Digishot Electronic Detonators

Hazard statements (CLP)

H201, H204

Code

Statements

H201

Explosive; mass explosion hazard

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Electric detonators are designed to explode with a substantial release of energy and should therefore be handled with care. Detonators must not be subjected to impact, friction, or exposed to heat or flame. There is a danger of high velocity penetrating shrapnel within a radius of 5m when packed as 1.4S and 10 m around a detonator when packed as 1.1B or removed from 1.4S packaging. Detonators are explosive articles. Without packaging electronic detonators are classified Exp 1.1 H201 (explosive: mass explosion hazard). As packaged for transport Digishot detonators may be Class 1.1B or Class 1.4S Classification of Explosives – division 1.1B; H201 substance of mixture: Explosives – division 1.4S, H204

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

1.1B H201 – Explosive; mass explosion hazard and Codes: 1.4S H204 – Fire or projection hazard

Precautionary statements

P103 Read label before use. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 1 P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P250 Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/impact P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye and face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P370; P380; In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. P372; P373 DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. P308; P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice. P401 Store in accordance with relevant local/regional/national/ international regulations as applicable P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Explosive Product Notice PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS IN THE USE OF EXPLOSIVES - The prevention of accidents in the use of explosives is a result of careful planning and observance of the best-known practices. The user of the explosives must remember that a powerful force is being dealt with and that various devices and methods have been developed to assist in directing this force. It should also be realized that this force, if misdirected, may either kill or injure both the user and fellow workers. WARNING - All explosives are dangerous and must be carefully handled and used following approved safety procedures either by, or under the direction of competent, experienced persons in accordance with all applicable national and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you have any questions or doubts as to how to use any explosive product, DO NOT USE IT before consulting with your supervisor, or the manufacturer if you do not have a supervisor. If your supervisor has any questions or doubts, he should consult the manufacturer before use. For more details on the toxicological properties of the hazardous components, see, please refer to Chapter 11. 1