Product ID:9MM FEDERAL CENTERFIRE METALLIC CARTRIDGE
MSDS Date:05/15/1989
FSC:1305
NIIN:00N029365
MSDS Number: BMYWD

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

ANTIMONY; (ANTIMONY SULFIDE) (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST;5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST;5 FUME

MAGNESIUM OXIDE; (MAGNESIUM)

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

SEVERE LEAD INTOX HAS BEEN ASSOC IN THE PAST

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

THAT LEAD POIS AFTS BIRTH RATES/CAUSES INJURY TO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MAY BE RELEASED DURING FIRING OF MODERN AMMUNITION.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MINIMIZE EXPOS POTNTL TO LEAD. PERSONS ENGAGED IN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MSHA APPRVD RESP. RANGE OPERATORS SHLD CONSULT OSHA

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LEAD, CAS#743-992-1 APPEARS ON THE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

APPROP HLTH PROFESSIONALS CONCERN LATEST HAZ LIST

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CAN IGNITE IF HEATED TO 250F INDEPENDENT OF

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CONSULT ACGIH INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION MANUAL VS-914

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

NYLON COATED BULLET - COMPOSING OF INGREDIENTS 2 & 3

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LEAD; (LEAD OR LEAD CORE) (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST/FUME

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

COPPER; (COPPER JACKET) (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME;1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME;1 DUST

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

CARTRIDGE CASE - COMPOSING OF INGREDIENTS 5 & 6

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

BRASS

NICKEL; (NICKEL PLATED BRASS (AS NICKEL)) (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3

PROPELLANT - COMPOSING OF INGREDIENTS 8, 9 & 10

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

NITROCELLULOSE

CAS: 9004-70-0

RTECS: QW0970000

NITROGLYCERIN (SARA III)

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 - COMPOSING OF INGREDIENTS 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LEAD TRINITRO RESORCINATE; (LEAD STYPHNATE (MFR CAS NO

CAS: 15345-44-0

RTECS: OG6425000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3 (MFR)

BARIUM; (BARIUM NITRATE) (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-39-3

RTECS: CQ8370000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: ACUTE-INHAL OF SMOKE MAY PRDCE
MILD THROAT/EYE IRRIT. CHRONIC-PRLNG/RPTD OVEREXP TO FIRED
CARTRIDGE GASSES & PARTICULATES MAY RSLT IN ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD
LEVELS. SYMP OF CHRONIC OVEREXP TO LEAD MAY INCL ELEVATED BLOOD
LEAD LEVELS, ELEVATED ZPP, WEIGHT LOSS, HDACH, DEPRESSED
HEMOGLOBIN, & FATG. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD: GROUP 2B (IARC). NICKEL: GROUP 1
(IARC), GROUP 2 (NTP).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: SKIN:ACUTE/CHRONIC-LEAD IS NOT ABSORB
THRU SKIN. EYES:ACUTE-CONT W/LG VOL OF SMOKE MAY CAUSE MINOR IRRIT.
CHRONIC-NONE REPORTED. INGEST:ACUTE-ACCIDENTAL INGEST OF LEAD MAY
OCCUR FROM POOR PE RSONAL HYGIENE ASSOC W/HNDLG OF LEAD BEARING
MATLS. MAY RSLT IN ABDOM CRAMP/FATG/ CONSTIP & DISTURB OF
SLEEP.(SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO LEAD MAY AGGRAVATE
ANEMIA. PERSONS TAKING BISMUTH CONTAINING MEDICATIONS SHOULD
CONSULT W/THEIR MD PRIOR TO ROUTINE EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE,
RESPIRABLE LEAD.

First Aid:INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BRTHG STOPPED, ADMIN ARTF RESP.
IF CHRONIC SYMPTOMS SHOULD APPEAR, CONT MD. RECOMMEND HAVING BLOOD
LEAD AND ZPP LEVELS MONITORED AS PER OSHA 1910.1025. SKIN: WASH
HANDS TH ORO W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING/SMKG. EYES: MOVE TO FRESH
AIR. IF FOREIGN BODY IS SUSPECTED, WASH EYES IN FRESH WATER FOR A
MINIMUM OF 15 MIN, CONT MD. INGEST: CONTACT MD.

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
USE WIDE FOG PATTERN NOZZ TO STOP ANY LOW VELOCITY FRAGMENTS. USE
WATER TO COOL ORDINARY COMBUST(SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY IGNITE 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 DETAILED 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 THE PRIMER OF UNCHAMBERED CARTRIDGES.
Other Precautions:REMOVE AMMUNITION FROM SERVICE IF ANY OF FOLLOWING
CNDTNS HAVE OCCURED: PRLNG STOR AT OR ABOVE 200F, EVIDENCE OF
CORROSION, PHYSICAL DMG, EXPOS TO OIL/SPRAY TYPE LUBRICANTS. AVOID
PRLNG STOR IN LEATHE R CARTRIDGE CARRIERS. CARTRIDGES(ING 24)

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED LEAD DUST/FUME
RESPIRATOR WHILE CLEANING RANGE FACILITIES. CONSULT OSHA 1910.1025
FOR EXACT REQUIREMENTS.
Ventilation:USE IN WELL VENT AREA. INDOOR SHOOTING RANGES SHLD MAINTAIN
AN AIR FLOW OF 20 CFM/SQ FT OF CROSS SECTIONAL AREA.(ING 25)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:HEARING PROTECTION RECOMMENDED. IT SHOULD
HAVE AN EPA-NRR OF 20 OR GREATER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP & WATER BEFORE
EATING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEAR/ODOR: NYLON CLAD LEAD BULLET. NO ODOR. FIRE FIGHT PROC: BELOW
IGNIT TEMP. EXPLO HAZ: OR SUPERFICIAL SKIN WOUNDS IF UNPROT BY STD
FIRE-FIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR. EFTS OF OVEREXP: CHRONIC-CHRONIC OVER
EXP MAY RSLT IN DEPRESSED HEMOGLOBIN LEVELS, HDACHES, FATG & WEIGHT
LOSS, W/ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD/ZPP LEVELS. (ING 17)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE W/ACIDS, ALKALIES, AMMONIA, AND OTHER CORROSIVE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORM USE CNDTNS. INDIVIDUAL
CARTRIDGES MAY IGNITE IF PRIMER IS STRUCK/IF CARTRIDGE EXPOSED TO
EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF
BARIUM/LEAD/ANTIMONY/ALUMINUM/ MAGNESIUM/ NITROGEN/CARBON/SULFUR.
LEAD & ANTIMONY FUME MAY ALSO BE PRDCED.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT MANUFACTURER. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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