Product ID:LX-13
MSDS Date:09/12/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F022227
MSDS Number: BNDXK

MASON & HANGER-SILAS MASON CO INC

AMARILLO, TX 79177
US

Emergency Phone: (806) 381-3000

Info Phone: (517) 636-8393

Preparer: T. J. KOGER

Cage: 14911

MASON & HANGER-SILAS MASON CO INC

AMARILLO, TX 79177 US

Telephone: (517) 636-8393

Cage: 14911

PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE

CAS: 78-11-5

RTECS: RZ6200000

Fraction By Weight: 80%

SYLGARD 182

CAS: 63394-02-5

RTECS: WU7795000

Fraction By Weight: 20%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
HEADACHE, WEAKNESS, & FALL IN BLOOD PRESSURE. INGESTION: HEADACHE,
FALL IN BLOOD PRESSURE, & METHEMOGLOBINEMIA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION: HEADACHE,
WEAKNESS, & FALL IN BLOOD PRESSURE. INGESTION: HEADACHE, FALL IN
BLOOD PRESSURE, & METHEMOGLOBINEMIA.

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN: WASH AREA W/SOAP &
WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:WATER DELUGE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIGHT FIRE FROM A SAFE REMOTE LOCATION.
FACILITIES USED TO PROCESS PETN SHOULD BE EQUIPPED W/DELUGE WATER
NOZZLES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:80% OF PETN MAKES IT MORE SENSITIVE TO
HEAT, IMPACT, AND FRICTION THAN OTHER CLASS A EXPLOSIVES.

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT IN A CONDUCTIVE CONTAINER FOR FINAL
DISPOSAL. USE NONSPARKING TOOLS FOR PICKUP OF SPILL RESIDUE.

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC
Eye Protection:GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EQUIPMENT MUST BE DECONTAMINATED BEFORE
UTILIZATION IN OTHER OPERATIONS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:264-275F
Vapor Pres:<5MM
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE PUTTY CURABLE TO A WHITE RUBBERY SOLID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<5%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FRICTION, IMPACT, SPARK, & SHOCK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN & CARBON EVOLVED
WHEN DECOMPOSED BY HEAT OR FIRE

Waste Disposal Methods:LX-13 MAY BE REMOTELY IGNITED & BURNED. DISPOSE
OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.