=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE
NIIN:00F005836
MSDS Number: BBTJF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:TROJAN CORP/SPANISH FORK, UT 84660
Emergency Phone Num:(801) 798-8613
CAGE:7N70S
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:TROJAN CORP/SPANISH FORK, UT 84660
CAGE:7N70S

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 40%

Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 5-25%
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 5-25%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192

Name:PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE
CAS:78-11-5
RTECS #:RZ2620000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:TOXIC WHEN INGESTED

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION: ADMINISTER EMETIC; REST.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:ALLOW TO BURN
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIGHT FIRES STARTED BY EXPLOSION. KEEP AWAY
    MINIMUM 1200 FT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PETN PACKED W/40% WATER OR WATER/ALCOHOL.
    ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION 5-25%.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:PETN MUST BE RECOVERED & DESTROYED, PREFERABLY
    BY BURNING; CONTAMINATED EARTH SHOULDE REMOVED, SUBJECTED TO FIRE &
    BURIED. SMALL SPILLS CAN BE DISSOLVED IN ETONE & THE ACETONE
    SOLUTION BURNED.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:INITIATING EXPLOSIVE. DON'T STORE OR
    LOAD WITH ANY OTHER HIGH EXPLOSIVES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASKS RECOMMENDED IN DUSTY OPERATIONS
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 05/17/82. PETN IS A CLASS A INITIATING EXPLOSIVE: BURNING OR
    HEATING UNDER CONFINEMENT CAN CAUSE DETONATION.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:392F
Vapor Pres:<8.
Spec Gravity:1.77
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, CRYSTALLINE SOLID: METHANOL/ETHANOL ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ALKALIES, OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SLIGHT INCOMPATIBILITY (WHEN WET) W/CU,
    BRASS, ZN,	NI, CD.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF NOX

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