Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
9004-70-0
Name of the chemical
Nitrocellulose
Concentration
>=85
EC/CAS
121-14-2
Name of the chemical
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
Concentration
<10 <10
General Information
Revision date
2015-05-03
Product name
POWDER SMOKELESS†
Product Synonyms
S GHS AUS EN
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Propellant for use in centrefire small arms ammunition
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thales (Thales Australia Limited)
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H203, H302, H312, H332, H341, H350, H361, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H203
Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 3 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 4 3 = High Chronic 3 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Explosive Division 1.3, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4, Germ Cell Mutagen Category 2, Carcinogen Category 1B, Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H203 Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard H302 Harmful if swallowed H312 Harmful in contact with skin H332 Harmful if inhaled H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P230 Keep wetted with phlegmatizer P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P380 In case of fire: Evacuate area. P372 Explosion risk in case of fire. P373 DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P401 Store according to local regulations for explosives
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised chemical landfill or if organic to high temperature incineration