DYNAMITE SERIES
DATE JUNE 2008 MSDS NO. D-3 Page 1 0F 2
SECTION I Issued by the Safety and Compliance Dept.
Austin Powder Company Trade Name And Synonyms
25800 Science Park Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44122 Extra Dynamite Series
AXD 500 Series
Red-E Split Series
CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call
1-800-424-9300- United States, Canada, Puerto Rico (U.S.
Commonwealth) and the Virgin Islands (U.S. Territory).
International callers, dial the U.S. access number followed by
1-703-527-3887 (Mexico access number 00).
U.S. Maritime callers dial- 1-703-527-3887.
For non-emergency assistance, call
216-464-2400
SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Nitroglycerin, NG, C3H5O3 (NO2)3, CAS No. 55-63-0, 1-20%
Ethylene glycoldinitrate, EGDN, C2H4O2 (NO2)2, CAS No. 628-96-6 8-76%
Nitrocellouse, NC, C12H14N6O22 CAS No. 9004-70-0 0-6%
Ammonium Nitrate, AN, NH4NO3, CAS No. 6484-52-2, 0-75%
Sodium Nitrate, SN, NaNO3 CAS No. 7631-99-4 0-50%
Sulfur, S CAS No .7704-34-9 0-4%
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point: None Vapor Pressure (Mm Hg): 0.038-0.050
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 0.8 To 1.48 Vapor Density (Air = 1): N/A
Percent Volatile By Volume: N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A
Explosion Point: 237oF
Solubility In Water: Salts are soluble in water, but the nitric esters (NG and EGDN) are only slightly soluble.
Appearance And Odor: A mixture of absorbents, white oxidizing salts. Tan color with white granules. Slightly sweet odor.
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: See below
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Do not fight fires. Immediately withdraw personnel for 2500 feet in all
directions. Allow fire to burn itself out.
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards: May explode when subjected to fire, impact or shock, especially when confined or in large
quantities. Avoid toxic fumes from fire.
SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Threshold Limit Value: ACGIH TWA: NG 0.05 ppm*, EGDN; 0.05 ppm*, AN; None
OSHA: NG ceiling; 0.2 ppm*, 2 mg/m3 EGDN ceiling; 0.2 ppm, 1 mg/m3*, AN; None
*Skin
Effects Of Overexposure: Ingestion, inhalation or absorption through skin contact may cause headache, nausea, blood vessel dilation,
vomiting, and convulsions. In extreme cases, death may result.
Emergency And First Aid Procedures:
Eyes: Slight irritant. Hold eyelid open and flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes.
Skin: Slight irritant. Absorbs through skin. Wash with mild soap and water.
Ingestion: Consult a physician if persistent headaches or chest pains develop. The nitric esters are coronary vasodilators.
DYNAMITE SERIES
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SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA Issued by the Safety and Compliance Dept.
Stability: Stable under normal conditions. May explode when subjected to fire, impact or shock.
Incompatibility (Materials To Avoid): Avoid all contamination, especially acids or alkalies, peroxides and chlorates. Do not exceed
0 0
150 F ( 66 C).
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Gaseous nitrogen oxides, hydrogen sulfide and carbon oxides: Toxic decomposition products
including carbon monoxide (CO) may migrate to off blast-site areas.
Hazardous Polymerization Will Not Occur.
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released Or Spilled: Sweep up and dispose of all spilled material immediately using non-
sparking tools. Do not permit smoking or open flames near spill site.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of under direct supervision of a qualified person according to local, state and federal regulations.
Call Austin Powder for recommendations and assistance. This material may become a hazardous waste under certain conditions and
must be collected, labeled and disposed of per state and federal hazardous waste regulations.
Transportation Emergencies involving spills, leaks, fires or exposures in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico (U.S.
Commonwealth) and the Virgin Islands (U.S. Territory): CALL CHEMTREC for emergencies only: 1-800-424-9300.
International callers, dial the U.S. access number followed by 1-703-527-3887 (Mexico access number 00).
U.S. Maritime callers dial- 1-703-527-3887. All calls are recorded.
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory protection: Not required under normal conditions.
Ventilation: Ventilate magazines before entering.
Protective gloves: Wear absorbent cotton or chemical resistant (nitrile) gloves.
Eye protection: Not required under normal conditions.
Warning: Minimize inhalation and skin contact. Prevent contact with food, and
chewing or smoking materials.
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Comply With The Safety Library Publication No. 4 鈥淲arnings And Instructions鈥? As Adopted By The Institute Of Makers Of
Explosives.
Transportation, storage and use must comply with OSHA safety and health standards
29CFR1910.109, applicable MSHA regulations, the DOT and hazardous materials regulations,
BATF requirements and state and local transportation, storage and use regulations and ordinances. Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated
location.
DOT or IMDG proper shipping description: Explosive, Blasting, Type A, 1.1D, UN0081, PG II.
None of the components are listed in the 1987 IARC Monographs, Group 1, 2A or 2B as known, probable, or possible carcinogens,
nor are they listed in the NTP annual report on carcinogens.
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