Vihta Vuori

VihtaVuori Ni00 & N300 Series

MATERIALSAFETYDATASHEETApril 2009

The following Ni00, N300, 2N and 3N seriespowders are manufactured by VihtaVuori @

and distributed by Hodgdon Powder Company.

20N29 ~

3N37

3N38

Ni0S

Nll0-N133-

N135 -N140 -N150 -N160 "-

N165-N310 -

N320 -

N340 '

N350-

6231 Robinson Street' Shawnee Mission, KS 66202 * Phone (913) 362-9455 . Fax (913-362-1307

www.Hodgdon.com * www.lMRpowder.com ~ www.WWpowder.com

Date: 17.11.2008 Fonner date: 26.4.2007

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Trade nameN-Powder

Code of the preparationNi00-, N300-,2N-,3N-series, N32C, 20N29 and24N41, B7T-and B19T-propellants

The intended uses of the chemicalPropel!ant for ammunition.

24610

TOli: 296 KT1:36Standard industrial classification (SIC)

Use categories (UC62)

The chemical can be used by the general public

The chemical is used by the general public only

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1.3.2EURENCOVihtavuoli Oy

Contact infonnation:

Street address

Postcode and post officePost-office box

Postcode and post office

Telephone numberTelefaxY code

Ruutitehtaantie 80

FI- 41330 Vihtavuori

+358-14-3779211

+358-14-3771 460FI14922233

Ta!ephone number +358-14-3779211Te!efax +358-14-3771643EURENCOVihtavuoriOy, FI-41330V!HTAVUORIFINLAND

.1 CASnumber or ! 2.1.2Nameof theler code ingredient603-037-00-6 !nd !Nitrocellulose

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122-39-4 IDiphenylamine!!

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2.1.62.1.7

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2.1.3Concentration90-99%max. 2.0 %

2.1.4 Warning symbol, R phrases andother data on the ingredientE; R3;R1T; R23/24/25; R33;N; R50-53EY-nro: 204-539-4

HTP 8 h= 5 mgfm3 (skin),HTP 15min= 10 mglm~ (skin),LD50=300 mg/kg (oralXn; R22-52/53.LD50=420 !J:)J

-98-3 Diethyidiphenylurea,centraiit~.J.L._...._..._._.-

max. 6.0 %

There has been a request for confidentialityof a substanceaccording to Annex 3 of the decreeA substance not dangerous has been indicated as confidentialOther information

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Trade name: N-POWDER

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Risk of explosion shock, friction,fire or other sources of ignition.Harmful ifswallowed. Danger of cumulative effects. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aouatic environment.

4.1 Special instructionsMove patients to fresh air.

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InhalationHeating can release hazardous gases, nitrogen oxides (NOx). In case of fire and/orexplosion do not breathe fumes. Remove from exposure, lie down. Oxygen or artificialrespiration if needed. Seek medical advice.

Skin contact

Avoid skin contact Wash off Immediately with soap and plenty of water.contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,Ingestion

Induce repeated vomiting. (only if the victim is conscious)information to doctor or other trained pemons giving fimt aid

Exposuring to oxides (NO,) may cause symptoms of poisoning after several

Suitable extinguishing mediaRecommended extinguil1hingmedia, water. Also other endothermic extinguishing mediaare posslb!e.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons

Speciai exposure hazards in a TIreIn case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes which may contains nitrogenoxides (NOxl. Evacuate to safe areas.

forWear self..containedbreathing

Other instructionsCan only be extinguished by effective cooling. Bums without auxiliary oxygen. Very fast,

deflagration like may turn to explosion. At risk of fire peopk?shali evacuated toa safe distance.

and protective suit.

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Pemonai precautionsin casesomeof the powderhasrunout of the package:Removeall sourcesof ignitionUsenon-sparkyequipment,seekprofessionaladvice.

EnvironmentaiprecautionsRisk of explosion.

upin case some of the powder has run out of the package .use non-sparky equipment,seek advice.

Other instructions

Methods for

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Keep out of children. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Handle and opencontainers with care. Do not smoke. Take precautionary measures against staticdischarges. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.Avoid exposuring to the product and read the instructions before use.

Store in original containers. Keep in aIncompatible with acids and bases.

Specific uss(s)

cool place.

Trade name: N-POWDER

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HT? valuesOrganic dust 5 mg/m2

Other limit values10 mg/m2(15min)

Limit values in other countries

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Occupational exposure controlsEnsure adequate ventilation.Wear personal protective equipment in risk of inhalation ofdust or continious skin contact.

Respiratory protectionWear half mask witha partide filterP2 (European Norm EN 143 ::: former DIN3181) inrisk of dust

Hand protectionWear suitable protective gloves in riskof direct skin contact

Eye protectionWear protective

Skin

Protective clothing. recommended antistatic and non-flammable material.Environmental exposure controls

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poinilbomng range

Flashmin 165°C

flammability (solid, gasExtreme risk of i

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Water solubilityInsofuble

Fat solubmty (solvent-oil to beOrganic dissolvents:

Partition coefficient n..octanolfwateresters (e.g. acetonitrile)

9.2.5.1 Lowerexplosive limit-

9.2.EL2 Upper limit

9.2.6 Oxidising

9.2.1 Vapour pressure-

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Other informationEx

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Conditions to avoidStable at norma! conditions, long -time heat exposure decreases stability.

Materials to avoidIncompatiblewithacids and bases, Degradation can cause explosion.

Hazardous decomposition proch.JctsNitrogen oxides

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No data avai!able,Irritation and corrosiveness

May cause skin and eye irritation.Sem.itisation

No data available.Sub-acute, sub-chmnic and prolonged

No data avaiiable.data on effects on humans

May cause skin irritation.cause irritation of the mucous membranes,

Other inforrnaticm on health effects

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Aquatic toxicityHarmful to aquatic organisms, may cause !ongmtermadverse effects in the aquaticenvironment

Toxicity to omer organismsNo data available.

Mobility

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BiodegradationNo data available.

Chemical degradationIncompatib!e with acids and bases:may cause degradation. Long -time heat exposuredecreases stability.

Bioaccumulativepotential

Other adverse effects

Dlsposa! of unused products, waste and contaminated packages must be done inaccordance with local and national regulations.

14.1 UN number

14.20161

Packing group

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ADR 1.3CPacking instructions: P114 (b), special packing provisions PP50 andPP52

Risk code

Name according to bm of freightPowder, smokeless

Other information

1.3CPacking instructions:

Correct technical namePowder, smokeless

Other information

P 114(b), special packing provisions PP50 and PP52

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ICAOIIATA classFORBIDDEN

Correct technical name

Other information

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Letter code of the warning symbol and indications of danger for the preparationE - Explosive Xn - Harmful

Names of the ingredients given on the warning labelNitroce!lulose, Diphenylamine, Diethyldiphenylurea

R phrasesR2 Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.R22 Harmful if swallowed.

R33 Danger of cumulative effects.R52153 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in theaquatic environment.

S phrases81/2 Keep locked-up and out of reach of children.835 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.

Special regulations on certain preparations

Nationalregulations

16.1 List of the relevant R phrasesR1 Explosive when dry.R3 Extremerisk of explosion by shock, friction,fire or other sources of ignition.R22 Harmful if swallowed.R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.R33 Danger of cumulative effects.R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.R52153 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in theaquaticenvironmentR53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Trade name: N-POWOER

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16.2 Training advice

16,3 Restrictions on use

16A Further informationThe information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of ourknowledge at the date of its publication, The information given is designed only as aguidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and releaseand is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification, since the conditions of theoperations mentioned are beyond our control, The information relates only to the specificmateria! designated and may not be valid for such materia! used in combination with anyother materials or in any process unless specified in the text EURENCO Vihtavuori OydiscJaims any liability for loss or damage resulting from the use of these data,information or suggestions,

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information which has been added, deleted or revised

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1.1. 87T- and 819T-propeHantsadded2.1.3. NitroceHulose concentration 80-98 % revised-> 90-99%