chloro-CP initiator

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING Explosive Product ! Do not attempt to manually fight fires. Product may be sensitive to shock, impact, friction, electrostatic discharge, high pressure or high temperature. Product may ignite and explode if exposed to any of these conditions, releasing toxic fumes, heat, shock waves and container fragments. 00108 Revision 4 December 2004

Potential health effects

ACUTE AND CHRONIC) EYES: The product is sealed preventing exposure to the hazardous ingredients inside. If product seal ruptures exposing hazardous ingredients inside, discard product avoiding contact with the eyes. Exposure to ignition products may cause eye irritation. SKIN: The product is sealed preventing exposure to the hazardous ingredients inside. If product seal ruptures, discard product avoiding contact with the skin. Exposure to ignition products may cause skin irritation. INHALATION: The product is sealed preventing exposure to the hazardous ingredients inside. Exposure to ignition products may cause respiratory irritation. Ignition products will contain cobalt and chlorine compounds, plus nitrogen oxides. INGESTION: Not a hazard in normal industrial use. If product seal ruptures, discard product using proper protection.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing pulmonary diseases such as emphysema, asthma, etc. may be aggravated by overexposure to ignition products. CARCINOGENICITY (CANCER) LISTING STATUS OSHA, NTP and NIOSH: Neither the product nor any hazardous components are listed IARC: 2B - Limited Evidence (cobalt compound) ACGIH: A3 - Animal Carcinogen (inorganic cobalt compound, as cobalt) REFER TO SECTION 11, TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, FOR ADDITIONAL DATA.