General Information
Revision date
2017-02-24
Product name
EPCBoost A
CAS No.
121-82-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Boosters for firing explosives These detonator sensitive Boosters are designed to initiate other, generally less sensitive, explosives
Emergency telephone
01773 832253
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
EPC-UK EXPLOSIVES
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@epc-groupe.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H201
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H201
Explosive; mass explosion hazard
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Explosive, div. 1.1; H201 Explosive, mass explosion hazard
Hazard pictograms
GHS01
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Н201: Explosive, mass explosion hazard
Precautionary statements
Р210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking 1 P240: Ground/bond container and receiveing equipment. Р250: Do not subject to grinding/shock/impact Р370+Р380: In case of fire, evacuate the area. Due to explosion hazard, fight fire from a reasonable distance Р372: Explosion risk in case of fire Р373: DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives P401: Store in a safe and suitable place in accordance with legal local/regional/national and international requirements. P501: Dispose of the product/container in accordance with local regulations.
vPvB Substances
none
PBT Substances
none The health hazards associated with the booster are due to the presence of the explosive RDX, which is sealed inside the booster. Hence the possibility of accidental contact of the explosive and operators is very unlikely and can only be associated with accidents involving significant breakage of the product.
