BLCSC - 2A POWDER
- MSDS: BLCSC
- Manufacturer: TRACOR MBA
- Product Name: 2A POWDER
- National Stock Number: 1375-00N019137
Product Identification
Product ID:2A POWDER
MSDS Date:12/23/1988
FSC:1375
NIIN:00N019137
MSDS Number: BLCSC
Responsible Party
US
Emergency Phone: 501-574-1712
Info Phone: 501-574-1712
Cage: HO975
Contractor
Telephone: 501-574-1712
Cage: HO975
Ingredients
BORON
CAS: 7440-42-8
RTECS: ED7350000
Fraction By Weight: 12-25%
400C.
CAS: 7757-79-1
RTECS: TT3700000
Fraction By Weight: 70-85%
POLYESTER BINDER
Fraction By Weight: 0-8%
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXICITY - MODERATE (BORON IS AN
ACCUMULATIVE POISON).COMBUSTION TOXICITY - TOXIC, AVOID INHALATION
AND INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . EYES:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES.
SEE K ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNT OF WATER.
CALL MD .
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BORON IS HIGH HAZARD AS DUST OR MIXED
WITH OXIDIZING AGENT. POTASSIUM NITRATE IS MODERATE HAZARD - CAN
DECOMPOSE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND/OR WITH FUELS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:KEEP FIRE AND/OR IGNITION SOURCE AWAY. USING
PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UP AND
DISPOSE OF SPILLED MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE, FIRE,
AND OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW APPLICABLE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND REGULATIONS
FOR EXPLOSIVES.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE APPROVED GENERAL VENTILATION AND/OR RESPIRATORS IF
REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKING GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:CONDUCTIVE FOOTWEAR AND FLAME RESISTANT
CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Chemical Properties
HCC:E2
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:SEE ING 2
Spec Gravity:0.5 TO 1.0
Appearance and Odor:DARK BROWN POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<0.5
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY WILL RESULT IN
ABSORPTION OF WATER WHICH MAY CAUSE DEGRADATION OF PERFORMANCE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:BURN UNDER APPROVED CONDITIONS. DISPOSAL MUST BE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .
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