Flameless Expulsion Grenade, OC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! THIS DEVICE CONTAINS AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE AND AN IRRITATING GAS. KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE AND HEAT SOURCES. DO NOT SUBJECT TO MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE DEPLOYED BY PERSONNEL TRAINED IN ITS PROPER USE. AS WITH ALL MUNITIONS, SHRAPNEL MAY BE EXPELLED FROM PRODUCT DURING NON-CONTROLLED IGNITION SUCH AS FIRES. Individual cartridges may ignite if the unit is exposed to extreme heat. Oxides of Nitrogen, Carbon, and Sulfur may be formed. The hazards from single exposures are generally slight. The gas component is temporarily irritating to eyes, skin, and the respiratory tract when in close proximity to a deployed device.

Potential health effects

INHALATION: Normal handling of the unused product poses no exposure hazards. Temporary respiratory irritation, including coughing and/or wheezing, will occur from exposure to deployed device at close proximity. While particles and vapors from deployed product may be an inhalation hazard, the risk is lessened where single exposures are concerned. Persons with pre-existing respiratory ailments are much more likely to develop cough and wheezing. SKIN: Slight skin irritation may occur if internal contents of device come in contact with the skin. Deployed product may cause temporary skin irritation to persons in close proximity. EYES: Irritation will occur if contents of unused device come in contact with eyes. Temporary eye irritation will occur from exposure to deployed product at a close distance. INGESTION: Ingestion of deployed product is highly unlikely. Components of unused product are toxic and will cause irritation to throat and gastro- intestinal tract. CARCINOGENICITY: Product contains lead salts which are considered carcinogenic by the IARC the NTP