Product ID:INITIATOR, 103377-3
MSDS Date:11/25/1986
FSC:1377
NIIN:00N049054
MSDS Number: BVCMR

SPECIAL DEVICES INC

16830 W PLACERITA CYN RD
NEWHALL, CA 91321
US

Emergency Phone: 805-259-0753

Info Phone: 805-259-6658

Preparer: ROBERT C. GIBBS

Cage: 14720

SPECIAL DEVICES, INC.

NEWHALL, CA 91321

Telephone: (805) 259-0753

Cage: 14720

INITIATING MATERIAL (CONSISTING OF INGS 2 & 3)

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

ZIRCONIUM

CAS: 7440-67-7

RTECS: ZH7070000

Fraction By Weight: <50%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3;10 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3;10 STEL

1); (POTASSIUM

CAS: 7778-74-7

RTECS: SC9700000

Fraction By Weight: >50%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

PRESSURE COMPOSITION (CONSISTING OF INGS 5 & 6)

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

TITANIUM HYDRIDE

Fraction By Weight: <30%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

1); (POTASSIUM

CAS: 7778-74-7

RTECS: SC9700000

Fraction By Weight: >65%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UN-CONTAINED INITIATION OF THIS
INITIATOR WILL EXPEL DANGEROUS SHRAPNEL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM
MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSIVE FORMULATION MAY EXPLODE OR
IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PPE & GROUNDING STRAP TO PREVENT DISCHARGE
OF ACCUMULATED ELECTROSTATIC CHARGES TO THE UNIT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE CAREFULLY. KEEP FIRE AWAY.
CLASS C EXPLOSIVE.
Other Precautions:USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT INJURY
FROM SHRAPNEL, WHEN UNIT IS UN-CONTAINED.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NOT APPLICABLE. SPECIAL: EXPLOSIVE OUTPUT.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:FLAME RETARDANT SHOP COATS & BODY SHIELDING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEAR/ODOR:HERMETICALLY SEALED CLOSURE; NO ODOR.

Appearance and Odor:STAINLESS STEEL BODY W/STD MS CONNECTOR & THREADED
OUTPUT END. (SUPP DATA)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
UNKNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 600F. KEEP FIRE
AWAY.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . INITIATE BY APPLICATION OF 5 AMPERES OF CURRENT TO
THE BRIDGEWIRE CIRCUIT. UNIT SHOULD BE CONTAINED TO PREVENT HAZARDS
OF SHRAPNEL.

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