FEDERAL LABORATORIES -- SGA-400 FERRET BARRICADE PENETRATING 40MM CARTRIDGE 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NSN: 136500N060882
Manufacturer's CAGE: 21862 
Part No. Indicator: A 
Part Number/Trade Name: SGA-400 FERRET BARRICADE PENETRATING 40MM CARTRIDGE 
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                            General Information
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Company's Name: FEDERAL LABORATORIES 
Company's Street: ONE TUNNELTON RD 
Company's P. O. Box: 305 
Company's City: SALTSBURG 
Company's State: PA 
Company's Country: US 
Company's Zip Code: 15681 
Company's Emerg Ph #: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC) 
Company's Info Ph #: 412-639-3511 
Record No. For Safety Entry: 001 
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 001 
Status: SMJ 
Date MSDS Prepared: 13OCT94 
Safety Data Review Date: 28JUN95 
MSDS Preparer's Name: SCOTT MILLER 
Preparer's Company: SAME 
MSDS Serial Number: BXVYB 
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                     Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: MALONONITRILE, O-CHLOROBENZYLIDENE-; (CS(O-
CHLOROBENZYLMALONONITRILE))
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 
Percent: 3 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: OO3675000 
CAS Number: 2698-41-1 
OSHA PEL: 0.05 PPM (MFR) 
ACGIH TLV: 0.05 PPM (MFR) 
Other Recommended Limit: 2 MG/M3 (MFR) 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: METHANE, DICHLORO-; (METHYLENE CHLORIDE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 02 
Percent: 96 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: PA8050000 
CAS Number: 75-09-2 
OSHA PEL: 500 PPM 
ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: AMMONIUM,(9-(O-CARBOXYPHENYL)-6-(DIETHYLAMINO)-3H- XANTHEN-3-
YLIDENE)DIETHYL-,CHLORIDE; (BASIC VIOLET 10 DYE) (SARA 313)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 03 
Percent: 1 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: BP3675000 
CAS Number: 81-88-9 
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N) 
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N) 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: SUPP DATA:CONFINED SPACE ENTRY.
Ingredient Sequence Number: 04 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ 
OSHA PEL: NOT APPLICABLE 
ACGIH TLV: NOT APPLICABLE 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: VENT:METHYLENE CHLORIDE MAY INDICATE AN AIR CONCENTRATION IN
EXCESS OF 200 PPM.
Ingredient Sequence Number: 05 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ 
OSHA PEL: NOT APPLICABLE 
ACGIH TLV: NOT APPLICABLE 
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                     Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: PLASTIC 40MM CARTRIDGE HOLDING ONE FERRET ROUND CNTNG
RED/PURPLISH LIQ (SUPDAT)
Boiling Point: 104F,40C 
Melting Point: 203F,95C 
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 390 @ STP 
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A 
Specific Gravity: N/A 
Evaporation Rate And Ref: NOT APPLICABLE 
Solubility In Water: INSOLUBLE 
Percent Volatiles By Volume: N/A 
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                      Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: NOT APPLICABLE 
Lower Explosive Limit: N/A 
Upper Explosive Limit: N/A 
Extinguishing Media: WATER.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD PRESS DEMAND SCBA & FULL
PROT EQUIP (FP N). SURROUND AREA SHOULD BE EVACUATED. USE EXTREME CAUT IN
APPROACHING FIRES & DO SO FROM UPWIND.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: THERMAL DECOMP PRODS MAY INCL HCL & PHOSGENE
(FP N). WHEN HEATED TO DECOMP, IT EMITS TEAR GAS FUMES & TOX FUMES.
CARTRIDGE CONTAINS 0.0375 OZS OF (SUPP DATA)
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                              Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES 
Cond To Avoid (Stability): OPEN FLAMES, HOT GLOWING SURFACES OR ELECTRIC
ARCS.
Materials To Avoid: CORROSIVE TO ALUMINUM & MAGNESIUM.
Hazardous Decomp Products: HCL, PHOSGENE (FP N). CONTACT W/OPEN FLAME MAY
CAUSE DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS RELEASE.
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO 
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT RELEVANT
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                            Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. 
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES 
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES 
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES 
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: ACUTE:MATL MAY BE IRRIT TO EYES, SKIN & RESP
TRACT. OVEREXP MAY RSLT IN HDCH, DIZZ, LT HEAD & METAL FUME FEVER WHICH IS
CHARACT BY CHILLS, FEVER, PROFUSE SWEATING, METALLIC TASTE, LABORED BRTHG,
BLURRED VISION, BACK PAIN, NAUS & FATG. CHRONIC:MAY RSLT IN LUNG DMG.
CHLOROCARBON MATLS HAVE PRDCD SENSIT (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Carcinogenicity - NTP: YES 
Carcinogenicity - IARC: YES 
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO 
Explanation Carcinogenicity: METHYLENE CHLORIDE:IARC MONOGRAPHS SUPP, VOL
7, PG 194, 1987:GRP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC (SUPDAT)
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: HLTH HAZ:OF MYOCARDIUM TO EPINEPHRINE IN LAB
ANIMALS & COULD HAVE SIMILAR EFT IN HUMANS. ADRENOMIMETICS (E.G.,
EPINEPHRINE) MAY BE CONTRATINDICATED EXCEPT FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING USES IN
HUMANS ACUTELY OR CHRONICALLY EXPOS TO CHLOROCARBONS (FP N).
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: ASTHMA, ANY RESPIRATORY CONDITION.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: INHAL:REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. MAINTAIN OPEN
AIRWAY & RESTORE BRTHG IF NEC. SEEK MED ATTN IMMED. EYE:HOLD EYELIDS OPEN &
FLUSH FOR AT LST 15 MINS W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. SEEK MED ATTN IMMED.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG. WASH AREA W/SOAP & WATER. SEEK MED ATTN.
INGEST:IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, PROVIDE WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK MED
ATTN IMMED.
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                   Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: VENTILATE AREA. PROTECT AGAINST
OVEREXPOSURE. DAMPEN MATERIAL W/WATER TO PREVENT DUST FORMATION. CAREFULLY
SCOOP UP MATERIAL. PLACE INTO A CLOSED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS (FP N). HAZARDOUS WASTE - F002 (SOLN IN PROJECTILE) & D001
(CARTRIDGE); DISP OF VIA LICENSED DISPOSAL FIRM. SEE EPA 40 CFR 261.
Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA
AWAY FROM HEAT & DIRECT SUNLIGHT. PRLNG STOR/STOR AT LOW TEMPS WILL CAUSE
COMPOSITION TO DECOMPOSE.
Other Precautions: NO SMOKING IN AREA OF USE. DO NOT USE IN GENERAL
VICINITY OF ARC WELDING, OPEN FLAMES OR HOT SURFACES. HEAT &/OR UV
RADIATION MAY CAUSE THE FORMATION OF HCL &/OR PHOSGENE (FP N).
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                             Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR SUPPLIED RESP FOLLOWING
MFR'S REC WHENEVER AIR CONC OF >50 PPM IS EXPECTED. ACCORDING TO NIOSH, AIR
PURIFYING RESPS SHOULD NOT BE USED W/METHYLENE CHLORIDE. USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPRVD SUPPLIED AIR RESP IN POS (SUPDAT)
Ventilation: LOC VENT IS PREF TO MEET PEL REQUIREMENTS. GEN VENT IS ACCEPT
IF EXPOS IS MAINTAINED BELOW PEL. ODOR OF (ING 5)
Protective Gloves: CHEM RESIST, VITON, PVA/EQUIV GLOVES. 
Eye Protection: ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (FP N). 
Other Protective Equipment: WHEN HANDLING POWDERED MATL WEAR COVERALLS/
LONG SLEEVES. EYEWASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: APPEAR/ODOR:W/SHARP IRRIT ODOR. LOW CONCS OF
CS SMELLS LIKE "PEPPER". EXPLO HAZ:SMOKELESS PWDR (NOT DETONATING EXPLO) TO
EJECT FERRET PROJECTILE FROM CARTRIDGE CASING. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:TO BE
PRESS MODE FOLLOWING ANSI Z117.7.1977 FOR TANK & (ING 4)
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                            Transportation Data
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                               Disposal Data
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                                Label Data
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Label Required: YES 
Technical Review Date: 28JUN95 
Label Date: 19JUN95 
Label Status: G 
Common Name: SGA-400 FERRET BARRICADE PENETRATING 40MM CARTRIDGE 
Chronic Hazard: YES 
Signal Word: DANGER! 
Acute Health Hazard-Moderate: X 
Contact Hazard-Moderate: X 
Fire Hazard-Severe: X 
Reactivity Hazard-Severe: X 
Special Hazard Precautions: ACUTE:INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO
THE OCCURRENCE OF IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT (FP N). MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO
EYES, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT. OVEREXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, LIGHTHEADEDNESS & METAL FUME FEVER WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY
CHILLS, FEVER, PROFUSE SWEATING, METALLIC TASTE, LABORED BREATHING, BLURRED
VISION, BACK PAIN, NAUSEA & FATIGUE. CHRONIC:CANCER HAZARD. CONTAINS
METHYLENE CHLORIDE WHICH IS LISTED AS A LIVER CARCINOGEN (FP N). MAY RESULT
IN LUNG DAMAGE.
Protect Eye: Y 
Protect Skin: Y 
Protect Respiratory: Y 
Label Name: FEDERAL LABORATORIES 
Label Street: ONE TUNNELTON RD 
Label P.O. Box: 305 
Label City: SALTSBURG 
Label State: PA 
Label Zip Code: 15681 
Label Country: US 
Label Emergency Number: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)