CENTERFIRE PRIMERS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

CAUTION! EXPLOSIVE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT. DO NOT SUBJECT TO MECHANICAL SHOCK. PARTICLES FROM FIRING MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

Hazard statements

for dust or fume) Degree of hazard (0 = low, 4 = extreme) Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) Health: 0 Flammability: 0

Physical hazards

Explosive: 2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Mixture. Not rated. HUMAN THRESHOLD RESPONSE DATA Odor Threshold: Unknown Irritation Threshold: Unknown Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) Value(s): The IDLH for this product is not known. The IDLH for copper and lead is 100 mg/m3. The IDLH for barium nitrate is 50 mg/m3. MSDS # 00060.0001

Potential health effects

This product is composed of a metal capsule which contains the various components completely sealed within. Therefore, under normal handling of this product, no exposure to any harmful materials will occur. When the product is fired, a small amount of particles may be generated which may be slightly irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract. The particles may contain trace amounts of these harmful substances: Lead: Ingestion of large amounts of lead can cause abdominal pain, constipation, cramps, nausea and/or vomiting. Chronic exposure to lead can cause kidney damage, anemia, reproductive effects, developmental effects and permanent nervous system damage in humans including changes in cognitive function. Copper: Inhalation of high concentrations of metallic copper dusts or fumes may cause nasal irritation and/or nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. Antimony sulfide: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause dizziness, headache and nausea. Workers chronically exposed to high concentrations of antimony sulfide have developed heart and blood effects. Barium nitrate: Ingestion of large doses of soluble barium compounds can cause cyanosis, skeletal muscle paralysis, respiratory arrest, irregular heartbeat and hypertension. It is unlikely that the amount of particles that someone would be exposed to from firing would be sufficient to cause any of these effects.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

There are no medical conditions known to be aggravated by exposure to this product in its solid form. Exposure to lead can aggravate anemia, cardiovascular and respiratory disease.

Environmental effects

Product has not been tested for environmental properties.