Product ID:12 GAUGE, PAPER & PLASTIC SHOTSHELL (SUPP D
MSDS Date:05/15/1989
FSC:1305
NIIN:00N029466
MSDS Number: BMYXX

FEDERAL CARTRIDGE CO

900 EHLEN DR
ANOKA, MN 55303
US

Emergency Phone: 612-421-7100

Info Phone: 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 (SB)

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3 (SB)

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

SEVERE LEAD INTOXICATION HAS BEEN ASSOC IN THE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CONFIRMING THAT LEAD POISONING AFFECTS BIRTH RATES

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CARTRIDGES CAN IGNITE IF HEATED TO 250F

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

DURING FIRING OF MODERN AMMUNITION. CARE SHOULD BE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

POTNTL TO LEAD. PERS ENGAGED IN THESE ACTIVITIES

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SHOULD CONSULT OSHA 1910.1025 FOR DETAILS PERTAINING

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CROSS SECTION AREA. CONSULT ACGIH INDUSTRIAL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SHOT/SLUG (CONSISTING OF INGREDIENTS 2-4)

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LEAD; (LEAD SHOT/SLUG) (SARA III)

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; (COPPER PLATED SHOT) (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

STEEL SHOT

CARTRIDGE CASE (CONSISTING OF INGREDIENTS 6-9)

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

PAPER/FILM; (PAPER)

POLYETHYLENE; (HD POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC W/INERT COLORING).

CAS: 9002-88-4

RTECS: TQ3325000

BRASS

BRASS; (BRASS PLATED STEEL)

PROPELLANT (CONSISTING OF INGREDIENTS 11-13)

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 (CONSISTING OF INGREDIENTS 15-18)

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LEAD TRINITROESCORCINATE; (LEAD STYPHNATE MFR CAS

CAS: 15345-44-0

RTECS: OG6425000

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:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:MAY PRODUCE MILD THROAT &
EYE IRRIT. EYE:CONTACT WITH LGE VOLUMES OF SMOKE MAY CAUSE MINOR
IRRIT. INGEST: ACUTE ACCIDENTAL INGEST OF LEAD MAY OCCUR FROM POOR
PERS HYGIENE ASSOC W/ HNDLG OF LEAD BEARING MATLS. ACUTE INGEST
MAY RSLT IN ABDOMINAL CRAMPING, FATIGUE, CONSTIPATION, &
DISTURBANCE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD & LEAD COMPOUNDS: GROUP 2B (IARC)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:OF SLEEP. SKIN:LEAD IS NOT ABSORBED
THRU SKIN. CHRONIC:INHAL:PRLNGD/RPTD OVEREXP TO FIRED CARTRIDGE
GASES & PARTICULATES MAY RSLT IN ELEV BLOOD LEAD LEVELS. SYMPS OF
CHRONIC OVEREXP TO LEAD M AY INCL ELEV BLOOD LEVELS, ELEV ZPP,
WEIGHT LOSS, HDCH, DEPRESSED HEMOGLOBIN, & FATIGUE. SKIN:LEAD IS
NOT (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO LEAD MAY AGGRAVATE
ANEMIA. PERSONS TAKING BISMUTH CONTAINING MEDICATIONS SHOULD
CONSULT WITH THEIR MD PRIOR TO ROUTINE EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE,
RESPIRABLE LEAD.

First Aid:INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPPED, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF CHRONIC SYMPTOMS APPEAR, CALL MD.
RECOMMEND HAVING BLOOD LEAD & ZPP LEVELS MONITORED AS PER OSHA
1910.1025. EYE:MOVE TO F RESH AIR. IF FOREIGN BODY SUSPECTED, WASH
WITH FRESH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS, CALL MD. INGEST:CALL MD.
SKIN:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING OR
SMOKING.

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR 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:IF CONTAINER SHOULD RUPTURE, PLACE ALL LOOSE
CARTRIDGES FROM BROKEN SHIPPING CASES INTO A STURDY CONTAINER AND
SECURE TIGHTLY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA IN THE
ORIGINAL CONTAINER TO ASSURE PERFORMANCE. AVOID PROLONGED STORAGE
IN LEATHER CARTRIDGE CARRIERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID STRIKING THE PRIMER OF UNCHAMBERED CARTRIDGES.
REMOVE AMMUNITION FROM SERVICE IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING HAVE
OCCURED:1: PRLNGD STOR AT/ABOVE 200F; 2:EVIDENCE OF CORROSION;
3:PHYSICAL DMG; 4:EXPOS TO OIL SPRAY TYPE LUBRICANTS. (ING 21)

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/FUME RESPIRATOR
WHILE CLEANING RANGE FACILITIES. CONSULT OSHA 1910.1025 FOR EXACT
REQUIREMENTS.
Ventilation:USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. INDOOR SHOOTING RANGES
SHOULD MAINTAIN AIR FLOW OF 20 CFM PER SQUARE FOOT OF (ING 24)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:HEARING PROTECTION HAVING AN EPA-NRR OF 20
OR GREATER IS RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR PT#/TRADE NAME:CARTRIDGES OF 2.75 INCH LENGTH. FIRE FIGHT
PROC:BELOW IGNIT TEMP. EXPLO HAZ:OR SUPERFICIAL SKIN WOUNDS IF
UNPROT BY STD FIRE-FIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR. EFTS OF OVEREXP:ABSORBED
THRU SKIN . INGEST:MAY RLST IN DEPRESSED HEMOGLOBIN
LEV/HDCH/FATIGUE/WEIGHT LOSS W/ELEV BLOOD LEAD LEVELS/ELEV ZPP
LEVELS.(ING 19)

HCC:E2
Spec Gravity:2.4-3.7
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:BRASS/BRASS PLATED STEEL HEAD W/RED, YELLOW, PURPLE
OR BROWN PLASTIC/PAPER TUBE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALKALIES, AMMONIA, AND OTHER CORROSIVE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INDIVIDUAL CARTRIDGES MAY IGNITE IF THE
PRIMER IS STRUCK OR IF THE CARTRIDGE IS 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:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL,
STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS . CONTACT MANUFACTURER.

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