General Information
Revision date
2001-10-01
Product name
COMPONENT EMPTY SHELLCASES (PRIMED)
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 483-7616, (202) 483-7616
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Remington Arms
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
in Centerfire/Rimfire Ammunition are listed in the table below 1. Brass Shellcase Copper, Zinc, Nickel 2. Primer Copper, Zinc, Antimony, Barium, Lead Styphnate, Aluminum Percent by Weight CAS Number Exposure Limits (PEL) Copper 68-70% 7440-50-8 None established Zinc 29-30% 7440-66-6 TWA (fume) 0.1 mg/m³ TWA (dust, mist) 1.0 mg/m³ Nickel Less than 1% 7440-02-0 TWA Soluble Compounds: 0.1 mg/m³ TWA Insoluble Compounds 1.0 mg/m³ Antimony Less than 0.1% 7440-36-0 TWA 0.5 mg/m³ Barium Less than 0.3% 7440-39-3 TWA 0.5 mg/m³ Lead Styphnate Less than 0.3% 63918-97-8 None established Lead Trinitroresorcinate Aluminum Less than 0.1% 7429-90-5 TWA 15 mg/m³ III. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview: Accidental fire may cause low-energy fragments to be emitted thus causing potential eye injury. Potential Human Health Effects: Skin Contact: May cause allergic reaction (sensitization) in susceptible individuals. Eye Contact: Dust and fumes can irritate the eyes causing redness and discharge. Inhalation: Inhalation of dust or fumes may cause irritation to nose, throat, upper respiratory tract and lungs. Irritation may lead to bronchitis, headache, lowering of blood pressure and weakness. Ingestion/Absorption: Ingestion may cause severe headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhea, trembling, ringing in ear and salivation. Carcinogenicity Information: This product is not classified a carcinogen by IARC, OSHA, NTP or EPA. Lead is classified a carcinogen by IARC.