Product ID:.243 WINCHESTER CENTERFIRE METALLIC CARTRID
MSDS Date:05/15/1989
FSC:1305
NIIN:00N029343
MSDS Number: BMVVK

FEDERAL CARTRIDGE CO

900 EHLEN DR
ANOKA, MN 55303
US

Emergency Phone: 612-421-7100

Info Phone: 612-421-7100;612-422-2605

Preparer: JACK ERICKSON

Cage: 7G304

FEDERAL CARTRIDGE CO

ANOKA, MN 55303 US

Telephone: 612-421-7100; 612-422-2605

Cage: 7G304

CARTRIDGE CASE CONSISTING OF INGREDIENTS 5&6

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

BRASS

NICKEL

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

PROPELLANT CONSISTING OF INGREDIENTS 8-10

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

NITROCELLULOSE

CAS: 9004-70-0

RTECS: QW0907000

NITROGLYCERIN

CAS: 55-63-0

RTECS: QX2100000

OSHA PEL S,C, 0.2 MG/M3 STEL

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.46 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

GRAPHITE

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

PRIMER CONSISTING OF INGREDIENTS 12-16

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LEAD TRINITROESORCINATE; (LEAD STYPHNATE) (MFR CAS #

CAS: 15345-44-0

RTECS: OG6425000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG(PB)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG(PB)/M3

BARIUM; (BARIUM NITRATE)

CAS: 7440-39-3

RTECS: CQ8370000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG(BA)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG(BA)/M3

ANTIMONY; (ANTIMONY SULFIDE)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG(SB)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG(SB)/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ALUMINUM

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 5 MG(AL)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG(AL)/M3

10 MG/M3 TDUST; 5 MG/M3

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

ABORTION, & STILLBIRTH. MODERN INFO CONFIRMING

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OR CAUSES INJURY TO FETUS IN MAN IS NOT CONCLUSIVE.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MODERN AMMUNITION. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN IN CLEANING

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CAN IGNITE IF HEATED TO 250F, INDEPENDENT OF

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SECTIONAL AREA. CONSULT ACGIH INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ALSO BE PRODUCED.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

NYLON CLAD BULLET CONSISTING OF INGREDIENTS 2&3.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LEAD

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

COPPER

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:INHAL OF SMOKE MAY PRDCE
MILD THROAT IRRIT. CHRONIC:PRLNG/RPTD OVEREXP TO FIRED CARTRIDGE
GASES & PARTICULATES MAY RSLT IN ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS. SYMP
OF CHRONIC OVEREXP TO LEAD MAY I NCL ELEVATED BLOOD LEVELS,
ELEVATED ZPP, WEIGHT LOSS, HDCH, DEPRESSED HEMOGLOBIN, & FATG.
ACUTE:SKIN: (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD: GROUP 2B (IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CONT W/LG VOL OF SMOKE MAY CAUSE
MINOR IRRIT. CHRONIC:NONE RPTD. ACUTE:INGEST:ACCIDENTAL INGEST OF
LEAD MAY OCCUR FROM POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE ASSOC W/HNDLG OF LEAD
BEARING MATL. INGEST MAY RS LT IN ABDOM CRAMP, FATG, CONSTIPATION,
& DISTURB OF SLEEP. CHRONIC: OVEREXP MAY RSLT IN DEPRESSED
HEMOGLOBIN (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOS TO LEAD MAY AGGRAVATE ANEMIA.
PERSONS TAKING BISMUTH CONTAINING MEDICATIONS SHOULD CONSULT
W/THEIR PHYS PRIOR TO ROUTINE EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE, RESPIRABLE
LEAD.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED, ADMINISTER
ARTF RESP. IF CHRONIC SYMP SHOULD APPEAR, CONT PHYS. RECOM HAVING
BLOOD LEAD & ZPP LEVELS MONITORED AS PER OSHA 1910.1025. SKIN: WASH
HANDS THORO W/SOAP/H2O BEFORE EATING/SMOKING. EYES:REMOVE PERSON
TO FRESH AIR. IF FOREIGN BODY IS SUSPECTED, WASH IN FRESH WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MIN. CONTACT PHYS. INGEST: CONTACT PHYS.

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP. USE
WIDE FOG PATTERN NOZZ TO STOP ANY LOW VELOCITY FRAGMENTS. USED H2O
TO COOL ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLES(SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY IGNITED IF HEATED TO 250F,
INDEPENDENT OF AIR. UNCONFINED IGNITED CARTRIDGES CAN PRDCE LOW
VELOCITY METALLIC FRAGMENTS WHICH MAY CAUSE EYE INJURY(SUPP DATA)

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONDITIONS LISTED IN REACTIVITY DATA
SECTION. IF CONTAINER SHOULD RUPTURE, PLACE ALL LOOSE CARTRIDGES
FROM BROKEN SHIPPING CASES INTO A STURDY CONTAINER; SECURE
CONTAINER CAREFULLY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY, COOL AREA IN ORIGINAL
CONTR TO ASSURE PERFORMANCE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. AVOID
STRIKING PRIMER OF UNCHAMBERED CARTRIDGES.
Other Precautions:REMOVE AMMUNITION FROM SERVICE IF ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING CNDTNS HAVE OCCURED: PRLNG STOR @ OR ABOVE 200F, EVIDENCE
OF CORR, PHYS DAM, EXPOS TO OIL/SPRAY TYPE LUBRICANTS. AVOID PRLNG
STORE IN LEATHER CAR TRIDGE CARRIERS. CARTRIDGES (ING 20)

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED LEAD DUST/FUME
RESPIRATOR WHILE CLEANING RANGE FACILITIES. CONSULT OSHA 1910.1025
FOR EXACT REQUIREMENTS.
Ventilation:USE IN WELL VENTED AREA. INDOOR SHOOTING RANGES SHOULD
MAINTAIN AN AIR FLOW OF 20 CFM PER SQUARE FT OF CROSS (ING 21)
Protective Gloves:NOT GENERALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:PROTECTIVE GLASSES AS PER ANSI Z-87.
Other Protective Equipment:HEARING PROTECTION WITH EPA-NRR OF 20 OR
GREATER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEAR/ODOR:CLAD LEAD BULLET. FIRE FIGHT PROC:BELOW IGNIT TEMP. EXPLO
HAZ:OR SUPERFICIAL SKIN WOUNDS IF UNPROTETED BY STD FIRE-FIGHTER
TURNOUT GEAR. EFTS OF OVEREXP:LEVELS, HDCH, FATG, & WEIGHT LOSS,
W/ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS & ELEVATEDZPP LEVELS. SEV LEAD
INTOXICATION HAS BEEN ASSOC IN PAST W/STERILITY, (ING 17)

HCC:E2
Spec Gravity:3.1-8
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:BRASS/NICKEL PLATED BRASS CASE W/LEAD, COPPER
JACKETED LEAD OR NYLON (SUPP DATA

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALKALINES, AMMONIA, AND OTHER CORROSIVE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INDIVIDUAL CARTRIDGES MAY IGNITED IF
PRIMER IS STRUCK OR IF CARTRIDGE IS EXPOSED TO EXCESS HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF BARIUM, LEAD, ANTIMONY,
ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM, NITROGEN, CARBON, & SULFUR. LEAD & ANTIMONY
FUMES MAY (ING 22)

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT MANUFACTURER: 612-422-2659. DISPOSE OF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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