Product ID:CARTRIDGES, POWDER DEVICES, 103377-36
MSDS Date:05/13/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKTQV

SPECIAL DEVICES, INC.

16830 W. PLACERITA CANYON ROAD
NEWHALL, CA 91321

Emergency Phone: (800) 255-3924

Info Phone: (805) 259-0753

Preparer: BEN RODRIGUEZ

Cage: 14720

SPECIAL DEVICES, INC.

NEWHALL, CA 91321

Telephone: (805) 259-0753

Cage: 14720

500488 (IGNITION CHARGE).(65 MG. + - 2 MG.)

ZIRCONIUM. (COMPONENT OF 500488 IGNITION CHARGE)

CAS: 7440-67-7

RTECS: ZH7070000

Fraction By Weight: 53% + - 5%

POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE. (COMPONENT OF 500488 IGNITION

CAS: 7778-74-7

RTECS: SC9700000

Fraction By Weight: 42% + - 5%

500485 (OUTPUT CHARGE). (220 MG + - 10 MG)

TITANIUM HYDRIDE. (COMPONENT OF 500485 OUTPUT CHARGE)

CAS: 7704-98-5

RTECS: XR2130000

Fraction By Weight: 29% + - 2%

POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE. (COMPONENT OF 500485 OUTPUT CHARGE)

Fraction By Weight: 67% + - 2%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: 1. ACUTE
OVEREXPOSURE: N/A. 2. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: N/A. UNCONTAINED
INITIATION OF THIS INITIATOR WILL EXPEL DANGEROUS SHRAPNEL.

First Aid:INHALATION: N/A. EYES AND SKIN: USE SUFFICIENT PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT INJURY FROM SHRAPNEL WHEN UNIT IS
UN-CONTAINED. INGESTION: N/A.

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:>600F.
Extinguishing Media:H2O, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SUFFICIENT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO
PREVENT INJURY FROM METALLIC SHRAPNEL. USE NIOSH-APPROVED SCBA AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSIVE FORMULATION (SEE INGREDIENTS
SECTION) 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.

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
THE EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:N/A. LOCAL EXHAUST: N/A. MECHANICAL: N/A. OTHER: N/A.
SPECIAL: EXPLOSIVE OUTPUT.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES MEETING ANSI Z87.1 STANDARDS.
Other Protective Equipment:FLAME RETARDENT SHOP COATS AND BODY
SHIELDING. EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Supplemental Safety and Health
N/P.

Appearance and Odor:STAINLESS STEEL BODY W/STANDARD MS CONNECTOR &
THREADED OUTPUT END. NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
UNKNOWN. HANDLE VERY CAREFULLY. KEEP FIRE AWAY.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 600F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:N/A.

Waste Disposal Methods:FUNCTION BY APPLICATION OF 5 AMPERES OF CURRENT
TO THE BRIDGEWIRE CIRCUIT. UNIT SHOULD BE CONTAINED TO PREVENT
HAZARDS OF SHRAPNEL.

Toxicological Information:OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT: N/A. ACGIH
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: N/A. OTHER EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUE: N/A.

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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.

Transport Information:SHIPPING NAME: CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICES. HAZARD
CLASS & COMPATABILITY GROUP: 1.4C. REFERENCE NUMBER: EX-9704165.
UN NUMBER: UN0276.