MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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Product Name: 20鈥? MINE AMBER, GREEN, RED, WHITE & VARIEGATED
Product Use: Pyrotechnic for technical use
WHMIS/OSHA Class: Not controlled
Manufacturer/Supplier: Le Maitre Special Effects Inc.
Address: 546 Sovereign Road
London ON, Canada N5V 4K5
Telephone: 519-659-7972
Emergency Phone Number: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
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SECTION II - INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients CAS# ACGIH-TLV LC50 LD50
4FA (explosive,
blackpowder) n/k n/k n/k
Potassium perchlorate
(oxidiser) 7778-74-7 n/k n/k n/k
Barium nitrate (oxidiser) 10002-31-8 n/k n/k n/k
Strontium nitrate (oxidiser) 10042-76-9 n/k n/k n/k
Calcium oxalate (oxidiser) 5794-28-5 n/k n/k n/k
Cryolite (oxidiser) 15096-52-3 n/k n/k n/k
PVC (fuel) 9002-86-2 n/k n/k n/k
Acaroid resin (fuel) 93164-80-8 n/k n/k n/k
Talc (inert) n/k n/k n/k
Magnesium powder (fuel) 7439-95-4 n/k n/k n/k
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
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Boiling Point (deg C): Not available Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): Not available
掳
Vapour Pressure (mmHg @ 20掳 C): Not available % Volatile (Wt %): Not available
Vapour Density (Air = 1): Not available Evaporation Rate (Water = 1): Not available
Solubility in Water: Perchlorate soluble pH: Not known
Physical State: Powder Viscosity: Not available
Appearance and Odour: Brown coloured granules and Odour Threshold (ppm): Not available
blackpowder granules within a sealed
cardboard tube.
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SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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Flammability: Flammable
Flash Point (deg C, TCC): Not available LEL: Not available UEL: Not available
Hazardous Combustion Products: Not available
Auto ignition Temperature (deg C): Not available.
Means of Extinction: Fight fire with water.
Special Fire Hazards: Localised effect. Hazardous effects normally confined to the package unless the package
has been degraded by fire, in which case not such that fire fighting is hindered.
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SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
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Conditions for Chemical Instability: Excessive humidity.
Incompatible Materials: Acids.
Reactivity, and Under What Conditions: Not available
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not available.
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SECTION VI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
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Route of Entry: Eye, inhalation.
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE:
Eye: May cause irritation.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation, difficulty in breathing, headaches, nausea and vomiting.. Perchlorate
absorption can cause methemoglobinemia.
Irritancy : Non-hazardous.
Respiratory Tract Sensitization: No data available.
Carcinogenicity: No data available.
Teratogenicity, Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Synergistic Materials: Not available.
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SECTION VII- PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
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Gloves: Cotton or leather recommended.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses recommended.
Respiratory Protection: (If used in enclosed place with no ventilation) full-face respirator.
Other Protective Equipment: As required by employer code.
Engineering Controls: General ventilation normally adequate.
Leak and Spill Procedure: No smoking. No naked flames. Sweep or pick up articles. Swill down spillage area
with water.
Waste Disposal: Pierce cap whilst holding underwater. Shake to allow water entry. Leave outside for 48 hours
away from ignition sources. Review federal, provincial and local government requirements prior to disposal.
Storage and Handling Requirements: Store in cool, dry conditions. Keep area clean and employ good working
practices.
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SECTION VIII - FIRST AID
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Eye: Immediately flush with water. Remove contact lenses, if applicable, and continue flushing for 15 minutes.
Obtain medical attention if irritation develops.
Skin: Not a normal route of harmful exposure. Flush with water. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Obtain
medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation: Not a normal route of harmful exposure. If symptoms develop, move victim to fresh air. If symptoms
persist, obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water, then drink one glass of water. Obtain medical
attention. Never give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly losing consciousness or is convulsing.
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SECTION IX - PREPARATION INFORMATION
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Date: 5 June 2000 MSDS Prepared by: Le Maitre Fireworks.
Telephone: 519-659-7972 Current MSDS at www.lemaitrefx.com
Disclaimer
Information for this material safety data sheet was obtained from sources considered technically accurate and reliable. While
every effort has been made to ensure full disclosure of product hazards, in some cases data is not available and is so stated. Since
conditions of actual product use are beyond control of the supplier, it is assumed that users of this material have been fully trained
according to the mandatory requirements of WHMIS. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and supplier will not be liable for any
losses, injuries or consequential damages which may result from the use of or reliance on any information contained in this form. If user
requires independent information on ingredients in this or any other material, we recommend contact with the Canadian Centre for
Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) in Hamilton, Ontario (1-800-263-8466) or CSST in Montreal, Quebec (514-873-3990).
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