Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
HEADACHE, WEAKNESS, & FALL IN BLOOD PRESSURE. INGESTION: HEADACHE,
FALL IN BLOOD PRESSURE, & METHEMOGLOBINEMIA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION: HEADACHE,
WEAKNESS, & FALL IN BLOOD PRESSURE. INGESTION: HEADACHE, FALL IN
BLOOD PRESSURE, & METHEMOGLOBINEMIA.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IRRIGATE W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN: WASH AREA W/SOAP &
WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER DELUGE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIGHT FIRE FROM A SAFE REMOTE LOCATION.
FACILITIES USED TO PROCESS PETN SHOULD BE EQUIPPED W/DELUGE WATER
NOZZLES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:80% OF PETN MAKES IT MORE SENSITIVE TO
HEAT, IMPACT, AND FRICTION THAN OTHER CLASS A EXPLOSIVES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC
Eye Protection:GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EQUIPMENT MUST BE DECONTAMINATED BEFORE
UTILIZATION IN OTHER OPERATIONS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:264-275F
Vapor Pres:<5MM
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE PUTTY CURABLE TO A WHITE RUBBERY SOLID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<5%
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FRICTION, IMPACT, SPARK, & SHOCK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN & CARBON EVOLVED
WHEN DECOMPOSED BY HEAT OR FIRE
Waste Disposal Methods:LX-13 MAY BE REMOTELY IGNITED & BURNED. DISPOSE
OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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