General Information
Version
22
Revision date
2015-01-01
Product name
CARTRIDGES FOR POWER DEVICES
Product Synonyms
Centerfire Powertool Loaded Round, Rimfire Cartridge for Power Device, 22, 25, 27, 32, 38 Caliber
Chemical name
Mixture - Metal Alloy
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Centerfire Powertool Loaded Round
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1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Section 2
R-phrase(s)
7439-89-6 Iron 0 – 97 231–096-4 None 7440-50-8 Copper 50 - 65 231-159-6 None 7440-66-6 Zinc 15 - 32 231-175-3 F (as dust or R 15-17 powder) 9004-70-0 Nitrocellulose 7 - 13 Not listed E* R 1-3 55-63-0 Nitroglycerin 0.5 - 2 200-240-8 E, T+, N R 3-26/27/28-33- 51-53 15245-44-0 Normal Lead 0.1 - 1 239-290-0 E, T, N R61-3-20/22-33- styphnate 50/53-62 *This material is not listed in Annex 1 of Directive 88/379/EEC. Olin has classified the material according to the conventional method based upon information from similar materials.
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
CAUTION! EXPLOSIVE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT. DO NOT SUBJECT TO MECHANICAL SHOCK. PARTICLES FROM FIRING MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. HAZARD RATINGS (for dust or fume) Degree of hazard (0 = low, 4 = extreme) Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) Health: 0 Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
Explosive: 2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Mixture. Not rated. HUMAN THRESHOLD RESPONSE DATA Odor Threshold: Unknown Irritation Threshold: Unknown Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) Value(s): The IDLH for this product is not known. The IDLH for copper and lead is 100 mg/m3. The IDLH for nitroglycerin is 75 mg/m3. MSDS # 00055.0001 Page 2 of 6
Potential health effects
This product is composed of a finished metal alloy cartridge which contains the various components completely sealed within. Therefore, under normal handling of this product, no exposure to any harmful materials will occur. When the product is fired, a small amount of particles may be generated which may be slightly irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract. The particles may contain trace amounts of these harmful substances: Copper: Inhalation of high concentrations of metallic copper dusts or fumes may cause nasal irritation and/or nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. Nitroglycerin: Will produce dilation of blood vessels and drop in blood pressure which may affect the heart. It has also been shown to cause methemoglobinemia (cyanosis). 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, anemia, reproductive effects, developmental effects and permanent nervous system damage in humans including changes in cognitive function. It is unlikely that the amount of particles that someone would be exposed to from firing would be sufficient to cause any of these effects.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
There are no medical conditions known to be aggravated by exposure to this product in its solid form. Exposure to lead can aggravate anemia, cardiovascular and respiratory disease.
Environmental effects
Product has not been tested for environmental properties. Nitroglycerin and lead have been shown to be toxic to aquatic species.