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SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT: Not Applicable.
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Applicable.
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Applicable.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not Soluble.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not Applicable.
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not Applicable.
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Applicable.
pH: (1% solution) Not Applicable.
APPEARANCE & COLOR: This material is a solid metal cartridge.

SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT: Not Applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water Spray, Carbon Dioxide, Foam, Dry Chemical, Halon or any other Class "B" extinguishing agent.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Incipient fire responders should wear eye protection. Structural fire fighters must wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment. This squib is an explosive. When involved in a fire, the squib may detonate. Fires involving explosives should NOT normally be fought.

SECTION 5: HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: Nitroglycerine 0.46 (skin); Lead Styphnate 0.15 (as Pb fume).
OSHA PEL: Lead Styphnate 0.05 (as Pb fume).
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: The chemicals contained in this product may cause a sudden decrease in blood pressure leading to headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hypotension, Central Nervous System depression, angina, irritation of the skin, eyes or Respiratory System and at high levels, unconsciousness or death. This product is not known to cause chronic illness.
EMERGENCY FIRST-AID PROCEDURES:
SKIN EXPOSURE: If spilled on skin IMMEDIATELY begin decontamination with running
water.
Remove exposed or contaminated clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes. If reddening or
irritation occurs, victim and rescuers must seek immediate medical attention. Nitroglycerine will
absorb into the body through the skin.
EYE EXPOSURE: If chemical is splashed in eyes, open victim's eyes while under gentle running
water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have victim "roll" eyes. MINIMUM flushing is for 15
minutes.
INHALATION: If chemicals contained in the product are inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If
necessary, use artificial respiration to support vital functions. If intense headache, dizziness,
hypertension or nervous system depression occurs, the victim and rescuers must seek immediate
medical attention.

SECTION 6: REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY DATE: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Explosively incompatible with heat, flames or electrostatic discharge. If chemicals
contained in squib are released without detonation, they are incompatible with all agents previously listed and all acids. The squibs and the chemicals are shock sensitive.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxides of nitrogen , hydrogen cyanide, hydrochloric acid, flame, high heat.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

SECTION 7: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

SMALL SPILLS: If chemicals contained in the squib are released without ignition or detonation place residue in a metal pail & seal.
LARGE SPILLS: Liberally soak spilled chemicals with acetone, ethyl alcohol or butyl acetate. Maintain fire watch with dry chemical extinguishers. Carefully clean up solvent soaked explosive materials with paper towels or cotton rags. Do not use any material which would generate a spark. Use Level B: triple gloves, chemically resistant suit and boots, hard hat, and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Responders should wear grounding straps to prevent static electricity.
FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE NON-RECLAIMABLE SPILLS.

SECTION 8: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not expected to be needed.
VENTILATION: Use with adequate ventilation. Work behind shielding whenever possible.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None except for large spills (see Section 7).

HMIS: 1-3-3 NFPA: 1-3-3

SECTION 9: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: The squib is an explosive. Follow reasonable and safe practices for handling and storing explosive devices. Avoid getting chemicals ON YOU or IN YOU.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None.

ANSI Z400.1-1993 FORMAT MSDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET		PAGE 1 OF 2
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR		REVIEWED: MARCH 1, 2001
		Abbrev.

COMPLIES WITH USDL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS (29 CFR 1910.1200)



SECTION 1:	MANUFACTURER:	PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

	Amerex Corporation P.O. Box 81 Trussville, AL 35173-0081	Squib - VSS Power Device, Actuator or Ignitor

	EMERGENCY: Chemtrec:1-800-424-9300 Amerex: 1-205-655-3271	EXPLOSION HAZARD

		%	*ACGIH ppm			*OSHA ppm		OTHER mg/m3
CHEMICAL NAME	CAS #	W/W	TLV	STEL	PEL	STEL	IDLH

Nitroglycerine and	55-63-0		.46 (Skin)	NE	NE	0.1 (Skin)	75	NIOSH STEL .1 DFG MAK .5
Nitrocellulose	9004-70-0	> 65	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE

Lead Styphnate	15245-44-0	< 35	0.15 (Pb fume)	NE	0.05 (Pb fume)	NE	700	NIOSH STEL < .1 DFG MAK .1

Net reactive material content 0.115 grams. *NE = None Established

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET		PAGE 2 OF 2
MANUFACTURER: AMEREX CORPORATION		DATE: 08-15-96
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: Squib - VSS		Abbrev.