HERCULES INCORP, INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS DEPT -- BLUE DOT  -- 1305-00N001855
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BLUE DOT
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:1305
NIIN:00N001855
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HERCULES INCORP, INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS DEPT
Address:1313 MARKET ST
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19894
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
CAGE:24284
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HERCULES INCORP, INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS DEPT.
CAGE:24284

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

Ingred Name:NITROGLYCERIN (NG)	(SARA III)
CAS:55-63-0
RTECS #:QX2100000
Fraction by Wt: 2-40%
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:NITROCELLULOSE (12.6-13.3 WT % NITROGEN)		       
			   60-98%
RTECS #:FJ6000000

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

First Aid:FOR THERMAL BURNS, IMMERSE IN ICE WATER, CALL MD.
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:SELF-OXIDIZING, DELUGE WITH WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:READILY IGNITED, HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE,
    PROTECT FROM FIRE, SPARK, AND EXTREME HEAT.PROPELLANT EXPLOSIVE

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP IMMED WITH SOFT BRISTLE BRUSH AND
    CONDUCTIVE RUBBER OR PLASTIC SHOVEL. USE CAUTION MATERIAL SENSITIVE
    TO FRICTION, IMPACT AND ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:RECOMMENDED STORAGE: 70F;21C, AT 50%
    RELATIVE HUMIDITY.
Other Precautions:SEE PROPERTIES AND STORAGE OF SMOKELESS POWDER, SAAMI
    BULLETIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:MFR STATES NONE REQUIRED
Ventilation:GENERAL-TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FLAME PROOF. COTTON OVERALLS AND CONDUCTIVE
    SAFETY SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PERCENT VOLATILES BY VOL: <2.4% ALCOHOL, ACETONE, WATER. THIS PRODUCT
    IS FOUND UNDER OTHER TRADE NAMES WITH THIS LSN.

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

Spec Gravity:1.67
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRANULAR SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS & BASES (ORGANIC & INORGANIC).
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAME, SPARKS, HEAT, PROLONGED TEMPS
    >125F;52C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, NO*X

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MFR RECOMMENDS BURN IN AN OPEN ISOLATED LOCATION
    IN PILES NOT EXCEEDING 1 POUND. DISPOSAL METHOD MUST BE IAW FED,
    STATE & LOCAL CODES.

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