ATLAS CHEMICAL CORP -- GIANT DESTROYER  -- 6840-00N011586
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GIANT DESTROYER
MSDS Date:05/16/1984
FSC:6840
NIIN:00N011586
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ATLAS CHEMICAL CORP
Box:141
City:CEDAR RAPIDS
State:IA
ZIP:52406
Country:US
Info Phone Num:319-377-8921
Emergency Phone Num:319-377-8921
Preparer's Name:D.R.WITHERELL
CAGE:ATLAS
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ATLAS CHEMICAL CORP
Box:141
City:CEDAR RAPIDS
State:IA
ZIP:52406
Country:US
Phone:319-377-8921
CAGE:ATLAS

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM NITRATE (NANO*3).MP:113C,235F.
CAS:7631-99-4
RTECS #:WC5600000
Fraction by Wt: 46.2%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SULFUR.MP:308F,153C.
CAS:7704-34-9
RTECS #:WS4250000
Fraction by Wt: 34.8%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:INERT MATERIAL
Fraction by Wt: 10.3%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
Fraction by Wt: 8.7%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRIT.SKIN:IRRIT.NOTE:SO*2,SO*3 GASES
    GENERATED WHEN PROD IS LIT.GASES REACT W/ H*2O ON SKIN SURF TO FORM
    SULFUROUS & SULFURIC ACID.INGEST:INGEST OF SOLIDS ALMOST TOTALLY
    HARMLESS (MFR).INHAL:LUN G IRRIT.NOTE:SO*2,SO*3 GASES GENERATED
    WHEN PROD IS LIT.GASES REACT W/ LUNG TISSUE TO FORM SULFUROUS &
    SULFURIC ACID.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP AND WATER.INGESTION:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .INHALATION:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.PROVIDE OXYGEN.CAUTION:NEVER GIVE FLUIDS OR INDUCE VOMIT
    ING IF PATIENT IS UNCONSCIOUS OR HAVINGCONVULSIONS.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:405F,207C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,FOAM,CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCTS:SO*2,SO*3.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WASH AWAY SMALL AMOUNTS WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA AWAY FROM STRONG
    OXIDIZING AGENTS & HIGH TEMP.PROD FOR OUTSIDE USE ONLY.USER SHOULD
    WALK AWAY IF GASES IRRITATE LUNGS,EYES,SKIN.
Other Precautions:COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFE USE OF THE PRODUCT
    ARE INCLUDED ON THE BACK OF THE MOUNTING CARD.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .PRODUCT IS USED IN OPEN AREAS.
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NO SPECIAL CLOTHING REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
ROUTES OF ENTRY:SKIN CONTACT,EYE CONTACT (MFR);INGESTION/SKIN .

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE SUPP
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Spec Gravity:2.0 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:56.5% BY WEIGHT
Appearance and Odor:MEDIUM GRAY MIXTURE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO*2,SO*3
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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