Name:
Thermit Ignition Powder
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Thermit Ignition Powder
Synonym:Non
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 1304-29-6 | Barium peroxide | Not avai | 215-128-4 |
Hazard Symbols: O F Risk Phrases: 10 15 20/22 8 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Flammable. Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause respiratory failure. May cause circulatory system failure. May cause hemorrhaging of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. DO NOT USE WATER! Use dry sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 1304-29-6: United States OSHA: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under Barium).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as barium): 0.5 mg/m3 VLE Malaysia: (listed as barium): 0.5 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: (listed as barium): 0.5 mg/m3 MAC Spain: (listed as barium): 0.5 mg/m3 VLA-ED CAS# 7429-90-5: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 10 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable dust); 4 mg/m3 (respirable dust) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 30 mg/m3 STEL (inhalable dust); 12 mg STEL (respirable dust) United States OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) Belgium - TWA: 10 mg/m3 VLE (metal); 5 mg/m3 VLE (fume) France - VME: 10 mg/m3 VME (metal); 5 mg/m3 VME (dust) Japan: 0.5 mg/m3 OEL (respirable dust); 2 mg/m3 OEL (total dust) Malaysia: 10 mg/m3 TWA (metal dust) Netherlands: 10 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 2 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 10 mg/m3 VLA-ED (dust) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: not available
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: Mixture
Molecular Weight: 0
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, moisture, exposure to air, contact with water, combustible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Corrodes metal. Explodes on contact with acetic anhydride producing acetyl peroxide, reacts violently with propane when heated, ignites when mixed with calcium-silicone alloys, powdered aluminum, powdered magnesium, and water + organic compounds, and ignites wood with the friction it creates. Incompatible with hydrogen sulfide, water, peroxyformic acid, hydroxylamine solution, organic matter and a mixture of manganese, zinc, and barium nitrate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Barium oxide, oxygen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 1304-29-6: CR0175000 CAS# 7429-90-5: BD0330000 BD1020000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Barium peroxide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Aluminum - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: OXIDIZING SOLID, NOS*
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1479
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: OXIDIZING SOLID, NOS*
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1479
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: OXIDIZING SOLID, NOS*
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1479
Packing group: II
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: O F
Risk Phrases:
R 10 Flammable.
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases.
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding
stuffs.
S 27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
S 43H In case of fire, use dry chemical, soda ash,
lime or sand. (Do not use water or foam).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1304-29-6: 1
CAS# 7429-90-5: 0
Canada
CAS# 1304-29-6 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7429-90-5 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 1304-29-6 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7429-90-5 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1304-29-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7429-90-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.