Product ID:PROPELLANT TP-H-3258, MK-48 GRAINS
MSDS Date:11/04/1987
FSC:1356
NIIN:01-106-5985
MSDS Number: BLZBD

MORTON THIOKOL INC

55 THIOKOL ROAD
ELKTON, MD 21921-0241
US

Emergency Phone: 301-398-3000

Info Phone: 301-392-1426

Preparer: R.L. JENKINS

Cage: 07299

MORTON THIOKOL INC

ELKTON, MD 21921-0241 US

Telephone: 301-392-1426

Cage: 07299

OXAMIDE

CAS: 471-46-5

RTECS: RO4900000

Fraction By Weight: 3%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3(TOTAL)(MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (RESP)(MFR)

PERCHLORIC ACID, AMMONIUM SALT; (AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE)

CAS: 7790-98-9

RTECS: SC7520000

Fraction By Weight: 45%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3(RESP)(MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(RESP)(MFR)

CARBOXY TERMINATED POLYBUTADIENE

Fraction By Weight: 20%

DIHYDROXYGLYOXIME

Fraction By Weight: 32%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3(TOTAL)(MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(RESP)(MFR)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RESPIRATORY: NONE KNOWN. DECOMP
PRODUCTS ARE KNOWN TO CAUSE BREATHING DIFFICULTY AND RESPIRATORY
DAMAGE. EYES: NO KNOWN HAZARD UNLESS BURNED. DECOMP PRODS ARE
EXTREMELY IRRITATING. SKIN: FIRED PROPELL ANT RESIDUE CONTAINS
HYDROCHLORIC ACID & OTHER ACIDIC CMPDS & CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
INGEST: NO KNOWN HAZARD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: IF DECOMP PRODUCTS ARE INHALED, REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH
AIR. CALL MD &/EMERG FACILITY IMMEDIATELY. EYES: IF IRRITATED,
FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONTACT MD. SKIN: THERMAL
BURNS & /EXPOSURE TO DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS; CALL MD AND/OR
EMERGENCY FACILITY IMMEDIATELY. INGEST: GET MD IMMEDIATELY .

Extinguishing Media:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT BURNING PROPELLANT.
WATER/CO*2/FOAM MAY BE USED TO RESTRICT SPREADING OF FIRE AFTER
(SUPP DATA)
Fire Fighting Procedures:PROPELLANT INGS CONTAIN OXIDIZER & FUEL. DO
NOT FIGHT FIRE. IF IGNIT THRUST CREATED WHILE BURNING MAY GIVE THIS
PROPELLANT UNCONTROLLABLE BALLISTIC (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STATIC DISCHARGE, IMPACT, FRICTION, AND
PINCH POINTS BETWEEN HARD SURFACES CAN INITIATE PROPELLANT FIRES
AND SHOULD BE AVOIDED.

Spill Release Procedures:PROPELLANT MUST BE PROTECTED FROM IGNITION
SOURCES. IF IGNITION OCCURS, UNPREDICTABLE BALLISTIC PROPERTIES MAY
BE EXHIBITED RELEASING PRESSURE & SPREADING BURNING MATERIAL OVER A
WIDE AREA. CONTACT AP PROPRIATE AUTHORITIES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT PROPELLANT FROM IGNITION
SOURCES, STATIC CHARGE BUILDUP, MECHANICAL SHOCK OR FRICTION, AND
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES >200F.
Other Precautions:THIS PROPELLANT IS A DOT CLASS B EXPLOSIVE. ACCESS TO
THIS PROPELLANT SHOULD BE LIMITED TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL TRAINED
IN THE HANDLING OF PYROTECHNICS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC
VAPOR/ACID GAS CARTRIDGES OR POSITIVE PRESSURE AIRLINE, IF EXPOSED
TO EXHAUST GASES.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST) VENTILATION FOR IGNITED PROPELLANT.
Protective Gloves:ACID-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXTING MEDIA:BULK OF PROPELLANT HAS BURNED. FIRE FIGHT PROC:
PROPERTIES. FIRE FIGHTING SHOULD BE LIMITED TO PREVENTION OF SPREAD
OF OTHER FIRES. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .

Appearance and Odor:PROPELLANT IS A DARK GRAY, RUBBER/SOLID MATERIAL
W/AROMATIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
WATER-SOAKED PROPELLANT MAY LIBERATE HYDROGEN GAS, CREATING AN
EXPLOSIVE HAZARD.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 200F.
AVOID SHOCK, IMPACT, FRICTION, AND STATIC CHARGE BUILDUP.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:VARIOUS MIXTURES INCLUDING CO, CO*2,
HCL, HCN, AND NO*X CAN OCCUR UNDER COMBUSTION &/DECOMPOSITION
CONDITIONS.

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS PROPELLANT IS A DOT PROPELLANT EXPLOSIVE,
SOLID; CLASS B EXPLOSIVE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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