Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
78-11-5
Name of the chemical
Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate (INN)
Concentration
30-60
EC/CAS
9004-62-0
Name of the chemical
hydroxyethylcellulose
Concentration
1-2
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2012-09-01
Product name
Detonating Cord, all Types
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used for initiation of explosive mixtures. For professional use only
Emergency telephone
1-877-561-3636, 1-800-424-9300, 1-800-800- 3855
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
USA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds.na@orica.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H201
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H201
Explosive; mass explosion hazard
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture Expl. 1.1 H201
Hazard statements
see section 16 : H201 - Explosive; mass explosion hazard.
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US Labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS01
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks. - No smoking. P230 - Keep wetted with appropriate material. P240 - Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P250 - Do not subject to friction, grinding, shock. P280 - Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves. P370+P380 - In case of fire: Evacuate area. P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire. P373 - DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. P401 - Store in accordance with the Explosives Act of Canada and the provisions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms regulations contained in 27 CFR part 555. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with the Explosives Act of Canada and the provisions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms regulations contained in 27 CFR part 555.
Other hazards
Exposure may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions. Ingestion may cause methemoglobinemia. Initial manifestation of methemoglobinemia is cyanosis, characterized by navy lips, tongue and mucous membranes, with skin color being slate grey. Further manifestation is characterized by headache, weakness, dyspnea, dizziness, stupor, respiratory distress and death due to anoxia. If ingested, nitrates may be reduced to nitrites by bacteria in the digestive tract. Signs and symptoms of nitrite poisoning include methemoglobinemia, nausea, dizziness, increased heart rate, hypotension, fainting and, possibly shock
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
No data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Expl. 1.1 H201 Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16
