ATLAS POWDER CO -- DYNAMITES & GELATINS-ALL GRADES  -- 1375-00N030208
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DYNAMITES & GELATINS-ALL GRADES
MSDS Date:11/06/1985
FSC:1375
NIIN:00N030208
MSDS Number: BPDVD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ATLAS POWDER CO
Address:15301 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 1200
City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75248
Country:US
Info Phone Num:717-386-4121;417-624-0212
Emergency Phone Num:717-386-4121;417-624-0212
Preparer's Name:H.F. BOGATKO
CAGE:59744
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ATLAS POWDER CO
Address:15301 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 1200
Box:City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75248
Country:US
Phone:717-386-4121;417-624-0212
CAGE:59744

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NITROGLYCERIN (NG). VP: 0.003@20C. MP: 13.2C. SPEC GRAV:
    1.591. APPEAR/ODOR: YELLOW OIL W/PUNGENT ODOR.
CAS:55-63-0
RTECS #:QX2100000
Other REC Limits:2 MG/M3 (MFR)
OSHA PEL:S,C, 0.2 MG/M3 STEL
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.46 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE. VP: 0.05@20C. MP:-20. SPEC GRAV:
    1.48. APPEAR/ODOR: COLORLESS LIQ, PUNGENT ODOR.
CAS:628-96-6
RTECS #:KW5600000
Other REC Limits:1 MG/M3 (MFR)
OSHA PEL:S,(C)0.2 PPM STEL
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.31 MG/M3; 9293

Ingred Name:NITROCELLULOSE. SPEC GRAV: 1.67. APPEAR/ODOR: WHITE FIBERS.
    ODORLESS.
CAS:9004-70-0
RTECS #:QW0970000

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM(I) NITRATE(1:1) (SOLUTION). MP: 155C. BP: 190C.
    SPEC GRAV: 1.725. APPEAR/ODOR: ODORLESS WHITE SOLID
CAS:6484-52-2
RTECS #:BR9050000

Ingred Name:SODIUM(I) NITRATE(1:1). MP: 317C. SPEC GRAV: 2.265.
    APPEAR/ODOR: ODORLESS WHITE SOLID.
CAS:7631-99-4
RTECS #:WC5600000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AVOID EXPOSURE TO
    NITROGLYCERINE/ETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE FUMES OR VIA SKIN AS IT
    MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND WEAKNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER OR WATERLESS SKIN
    CLEANER. CONSULT PHYS IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYES: IMMED FLUSH WITH
    POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MIN, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD .
    INHAL: RE MOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG. (GIVEO2/ARTF RESP) .
    INGEST: CALL MD .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:SUPP DATA
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT FIRES INVOLVING
    EXPLOSIVES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE AREA. AVOID TOXIC
    FUMES FROM FIRE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP CROWDS @ A DISTANCE. NO SMOKING/OPEN
    FLAMES. AVOID SKIN CONT & BRTHG OF FUMES. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
    CONSULT ATLAS POWDER FOR EMER CLEAN-UP & DISP ADVICE. IN EVENT OF
    MAJOR SPILL, CONT NATL RES PONCE CENTER (800-424-8802) & LOCAL
    POLICE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:FOLLOW BATF STANDARDS FOR STORAGE
    (BATF 27 CFR 151.3).
Other Precautions:SEE "DO'S & DONT'S-INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS" FOUND IN
    EVERY SHIPPING CASE. SEE INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES
    PUBLICATIONS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . AVOID TOXIC FUMES FROM BLASTING/FIRE.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HARD
    HATS, ETC..
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FL PT: 217C (DISSOCIATES).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:E2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE INGRED
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE INGRED
Vapor Pres:SEE INGRED
Spec Gravity:SEE INGRED
Appearance and Odor:SEE INGREDIENTS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL OF DAMAGED OR DETERIORATED EXPLOSIVES
    MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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