Product ID:30903861-1 FIREX CARTRIDGE
MSDS Date:12/08/1995
FSC:1377
NIIN:00F052614
MSDS Number: CDBVN

PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC - ENERGY SYSTEMS DIV

7073 W WILLIS DR
CHANDLER, AZ 85226-5111
US

Emergency Phone: 602-796-1100

Info Phone: 602-796-1100

Preparer: JOEL GEVING

Cage: 54181

PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC CO.,HTL ENERGY SYSTEMS DIV.

5002 CHANDLER, AZ 85226 US

Telephone: 602-796-1100

Cage: 54181

LEAD AZIDE

CAS: 13424-46-9

RTECS: OF8650000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

ZIRCONIUM

CAS: 7440-67-7

RTECS: ZH7070000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE

CAS: 7778-74-7

RTECS: SC9700000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

GRAPHITE

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM RESP IC

1,1-DIFLUOROETHENE, TETRAFLUOROETHENE,

CAS: 25190-89-0

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IF PRODUCT SEAL RUPTURES,
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY IRRITANT. INGESTION:
POISONOUS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING PULMONARY DISEASES
SUCH AS EMPHYSEMA, ASTHMA.

First Aid:EYES: IF EXPOSED TO FRAGMENTATION, BANDAGE EYES. IGNITION
BYPRODUCTS, REMOVE CONTACT LENSES IMMEDIATELY, FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15
MINS. SKIN: WASH OFF ANY RESIDUE W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE
TO FRE SH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: USE SUPPORTIVE CARE.
TREATMENT SHOULD BE BASED ON JUDGEMENT OF PHYSICIAN & REACTIONS OF
THE PATIENT.

Extinguishing Media:PERMANENTLY-INSTALLED: AUTOMATIC WATER
SPRINKLER/DELUGE SYSTEM IS RECOMMENDED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T ATTEMPT TO MANUALLY FIGHT FIRES.
IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE AREA, USING AS MUCH PROTECTIVE COVER AS
POSSIBLE & ACTIVATE DELUGE & ALARM SYSTEMS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SENSITIVE TO SHOCK/IMPACT/FRICTION/STATIC
DISCHARGE/HIGH PRESSURE/TEMP. MAY DEFLAGRATE/DETONATE IF EXPOSED
RELEASING TOXIC FUMES/HEAT/SHOCK WAVES & FRAGMENTS.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: IF SEAL RUPTURES, BARRICADE AREA,
ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. USE A SOFT BRISTLE BRUSH & A CONDUCTIVE
RUBBER PAN/RUBBER SHOVEL TO CLEAN UP. USE CONDUCTIVE CONTAINERS &
GROUND ALL CONTAINERS WHE N TRANSFERRING MATERIAL. (SEE SUPP)

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN APPROVED STORAGE MAGAZINES
ONLY. STORAGE & HANDLING MUST CONFORM TO APPROPRIATE
QUANTITY/DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS, BARRICADING/GROUNDING/LIMITS.
Other Precautions:KEEP PRODUCT COOL & DRY IN STORAGE. HANDLING & USE OF
EXPLOSIVES & RELATED DANGEROUS MATERIALS MUST BE LIMITED TO
PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED/TRAINED IN THIS AREA. REFER TO ON INSTRUCTIONS
TO HANDLING, STORA GE, USE & DISPOSAL OF EXPLOSIVES.

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED
TO PARTICULATE MATTER. USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
PROTECTION AGAINST TOXIC GASEOUS IGNITION BYPRODUCTS.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL: MODERATE FLOW FOR PARTICULATE/IGNITION
BYPRODUCT REMOVAL. EXPLOSION PROOF EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS, STATIC DISSIPATING GLOVES
Eye Protection:INDUSTRIAL SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:100% COTTON UNDERWEAR & FLAME-RESISTANT,
FULL-BODY COVERALLS, CONDUCTIVE SHOES, SAFETY
SHOWER/EYEWASH/LAUNDRY FACILITIES
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL CONT': LARGE: SOIL-REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATED SOIL, DISPOSE OF AS
HAZARDOUS WASTE. WATER: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. COLLECT
TO DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE.

Spec Gravity:>1
Solubility in Water:<0.1%
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC ORDNANCE HARDWARE; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHOCK, IMPACT, FRICTION, ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE, HIGH PRESSURE, HIGH TEMPS, OPEN FLAME, CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL
CONTAMINATION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LEAD, ZIRCONIUM & FLUORINE COMPOUNDS,
HYDROGEN FLUORIDE GAS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:EXPLOSIVES/DANGEROUS MATERIAL SHOULD BE
DESTROYED BY OPEN BURNING/OPEN DETONATION IN AN APPROVED
INCINERATOR. BY CHEMICAL TREATMENT/DESTRUCTION. CONTAMINATED
PROPERTY MUST NOT BE BURIED. DISPOSE OF IA W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. D003/D008.

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