Cartridges, Small Arms, Man-Marker Rounds. (Non - Lethal Training Ammunition)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Appearance/Odor

An odourless metallic cylindrical cartridge, having a plastic projectile, filled with a colour marking compound and encapsulated with a 3 legged cruciform plastic dome. 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 on page 2 (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.

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. 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. Pentrite: Is a known coronary vasodilator and ingestion or inhalation may result in a lowering of blood pressure. Skin and eye irritant. Potassium Nitrate: Irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

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 1.3% 7440-21-3 Iron <1.0% 7439-89-6 Copper 4.3% 7440-50-8 Zinc 1.8% 7440-66-6 Lead <0.3% 7439-92-1 Aluminium Body & Slide Bismuth 1.1% 7440-69-9 Aluminium 69.1% 7429-90-5 Magnesium 1.5% 7439-95-4 Manganese 1.1% 7439-96-5 Chromium <0.4% 7440-47-3 Tin <0.1% 7440-31-5 Titanium <0.2% 7440-32-6 Copper 10.8% 7440-50-8 Washer & Primer Cups Iron <0.1% 7439-89-6 Lead <0.1% 7439-92-1 Zinc 5.7% 7440-66-6 O Ring Nitrile <0.5% Not Listed Striker Ball Polyamide 66 1.3% 32131-17-2 Glass Fibre <1.0% 65997-17-3 PROJECTILE Projectile Body Filled Polypropylene 7.2% Not Listed Carbon <0.1% 7440-44-0 Applicator Ball Iron 3.3% 7439-89-6 Manganese <0.1% 7439-96-5 Marking Compound <0.5% Not Listed Dome Polyamide 66 <1.0% 32131-17-2 PRIMERS (FRONT) Tetrazene <0.1% 109-27-3 Bismuth Subnitrate <0.2% 1304-85-4 Glass Powder <0.1% 65997-17-3 Boron <0.1% Primary Explosive 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) Tetrazene <0.2% 109-27-3 Penthrite <0.2% 78-11-5 Potassium Nitrate <0.1% 7757-79-1 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