Cartridges, Small Arms, Battlefield Blank Rounds. (Non - Lethal Training Ammunition)

Appearance/Odor

An odourless metallic cylindrical cartridge. Emergency Overview: Warning! Explosive, Keep away from heat. Do not subject to mechanical shock. Particles from firing may be harmful if inhaled. Use (Training) without the appropriate Personal Protective equipment can cause bodily injury. Do not take internally. (continued) Specific Physical Hazards Arising From Product: Packaged and Loose cartridges could function (cook-off) if exposed to an external heat source in excess of 135˚C (275˚F) and could produce low velocity fragments which could cause eye injury or superficial skin wounds. Caution: When UTM training ammunition is fired, small amounts of particles can be emitted as well as gases. Upon over exposure this can be slightly irritating to the eye and respiratory tract. Emitted particles and or gases may contain trace amounts of harmful substances. OSHA Regulatory Status: This product contains material (s) considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). This product contains potential carcinogens as listed by OSHA, IARC or NTP. (Note: Potential carcinogens as listed by OSHA, IARC or NTP are contained within the spent cartridge case, and do not vent to atmosphere under normal firing or handling conditions.) United Nations Hazard Classification: United Nations Designation:

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

1.4S UN0014

Potential health effects

Notes: This product unused is composed of various components sealed inside a metallic cartridge. Normal handling of this product in this condition poses no threat of exposure from harmful materials. It is unlikely that the concentration of particles one would be exposed to from normal firing of this product would be sufficient to cause any of the effects listed. Lead: Ingestion of large amounts of Lead can cause abdominal pain, constipation, cramps, nausea and/or vomiting. Chronic exposure to Lead can cause kidney damage, anaemia, reproductive effects, developmental effects and permanent nervous system damage in humans including changes in cognitive function. Tetrazene: May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Skin and eye irritant. Pentrite: Is a known coronary vasodilator and ingestion or inhalation may result in a lowering of blood pressure. Skin and eye irritant. Bismuth Subnitrate: May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Skin and eye irritant. Glass Powder: May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Skin and eye irritant. Boron: May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Skin and eye irritant (permeator). Nitrocellulose: Inhalation may irritate your nose, throat, skin and eyes. Toxic gases, such as oxides of nitrogen, hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide, which may be produced during decomposition or combustion of nitrocellulose. Diphenylamine: Irritation to eyes, skin, mucous membrane; eczema; tachycardia, hypertension; cough, sneezing; methemoglobinemia; increased blood pressure, heart rate; proteinuria, hematuria (blood in the urine), bladder injury; In Animals: teratogenic effects. Barium Nitrate: Irritation to eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; skin burns; gastroenteritis; muscle spasm; slow pulse, extrasystoles; hypokalemia Antimony (III) Sulphide: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with the skin. Skin, eye and respiratory irritant. Chronic exposure may lead to kidney or liver damage. Styphnic Acid: Harmful if swallowed, if in contact with skin and if inhaled.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

There are no medical conditions known to be aggravated by exposure to this product in its solid un-fired form. Exposure to Lead can aggravate Anemia , Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease.

Environmental effects

No Data. Lead has been shown to be toxic to aquatic species. Components. Product may contain the components listed below. Component Percentage by weight of cartridge CAS # CARTRIDGE CASE Silicon 1.6% 7440-21-3 Iron <1.0% 7439-89-6 Copper 5.1% 7440-50-8 Zinc 2.2% 7440-66-6 Lead <0.4% 7439-92-1 Aluminium Slide Bismuth 1.3% 7440-69-9 Aluminium 82.6% 7429-90-5 Magnesium 1.8% 7439-95-4 Manganese 1.3% 7439-96-5 Chromium <0.5% 7440-47-3 Tin <0.1% 7440-31-5 Titanium <0.2% 7440-32-6 Copper 10% 7440-50-8 Primer Cups Iron <0.1% 7439-89-6 Lead <0.1% 7439-92-1 Zinc 5.3% 7440-66-6 O Ring Nitrile <0.4% Not Listed Striker Ball Polyamide 66 <1.0% 32131-17-2 Glass Fibre <0.4% 65997-17-3 PRIMERS (FRONT) Tetrazene <0.1% 109-27-3 Penthrite <0.1% 78-11-5 Bismuth Subnitrate <0.1% 1304-85-4 Glass Powder <0.1% 65997-17-3 Primary Explosive Boron <0.1% 7440-42-8 Nitrocellulose <0.1% 9004-70-0 Diphenylamine <0.1% 122-39-4 Centralite I <0.1% 85-98-3 2,4-Dinitroanisole <0.1% 119-27-7 PRIMERS (REAR) Lead Trinitroresorcinate <0.3% 15245-44-0 Barium Nitrate <0.2% 10022-31-8 Antimony (III) Sulphide <0.1% 1345-04-6 Primary Explosive Tetrazene <0.1% 109-27-3 Lead Dioxide <0.1% 1309-60-0 Glass Powder <0.2% 65997-17-3 Styphnic Acid <0.1% 82-71-3 Nitrocellulose <0.4% 9004-70-0 Diphenylamine <0.1% 122-39-4 Propellant Centralite I <0.1% 85-98-3 Graphite Coating <0.1% 7782-42-5 2,4-Dinitroanisole <0.1% 119-27-7 Percentage of non reduced hazard substance as a percentage of the weight of the finished assembled round is 0.88% but this material is contained within the case of the spent cartridge.