From: dd908821@longs.LANCE.ColoState.Edu (Douglas Deden)
Newsgroups: rec.guns
Subject: Re: Hoppe's # 9
Date: 17 Oct 92 00:15:06 GMT
Article-I.D.: yuma.9210162051.AA82226
Organization: Colorado State U. Engineering College


I have received many requests for the Hoppes MSDS.  If the moderator will
allow it (informational purposes, and I don't think MSDS's are copyrighted), 
I'll just post it here.

[MODERATOR:  Looks pretty interesting to me!]

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This MSDS was supplied by Penguin Industries and typed by Doug Deden, who 
makes no guarantees as to its accuracy.


          MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Manufacurer's Name:       Penguin Industries, Inc.
Street Address:           Airport Industrial Mall
City, State, Zip:         Coatesville, Pennsylvania  19320
Emergency Telephone No.:  (205) 384-6000
Speak with:               Emergency Personnel

Section 1: IDENTITY
Product Name:  Hoppe's #9 Nitro Powder Solvent
Synonyms:  Famous #9 Solvent
CAS #:  Not applicable (mixture)
Chemical Family:  Petroleum Distillate
Formula:  Not applicable (mixture)

Section 2: SAFETY AND HAZARD RATINGS
Ratings: Minimal=0, Slight=1, Moderate=2, Severe=3, Extreme=4
Health (acute/chronic): 1/2
Flammability: 3
Reactivity: 0
Environment (air/water/soil): 1/1/1
Special Hazards: none
Protective Equipment: explosion-proof, ventilation equipment,
   eye and hand wash

Section 3: EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eyes:  Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin:  Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Ingestion:  Give large amounts of milk or water to dilute.  Do NOT induce
     vomiting.  Do not give anything to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:  Remove victim to fresh air.  If breathing is difficult, give
     oxygen.
                   CALL A PHYSICIAN
            CONTACT A POISON CONTROL CENTER


Section 4: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
                                                             Hazard Data
                                         Carcinogen        ACGIH      OSHA
  Name               CAS #        %   IARC  NTP  OSHA       TLV        PEL
Ethyl Alcohol        64-17-5   <35.0   No    No   No      1000 ppm  1000 ppm
Kerosene           8008-20-6   <35.0   No    No   No        Not determined
Trade Secret      Trade Secret <25.0   No    No   No        Not determined
Organic Ester     Trade Secret <10.0   No    No   No       100 ppm   100 ppm
Ammonium Hydroxide 1336-21-6    <3.0   No    No   No        Not determined

Section 5: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (F) (Closed Cup): 59 (OC)
DOT hazard classification: Flammable liquid
Auto-igniton Temperature (F):  Not reported
Flammable limits in air by volume:   LEL: Not reported
                                     UEL: Not reported
Extinguishing media:  Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use self-contained breathing apparatus
                                  and protective clothing
Unusual Fire and Expolsion Hazards:  Dangerous when exposed to extreme heat,
      open flame or powerful oxidizers.

Section 6: REACTIVITY DATA (PHYSICAL HAZARDS)
Stability: [X] Stable    [ ] Unstable
Incompatibility (material to avoid): Extreme heat, sparks, open flame,
                                     and oxidizers.
Hazardous decomposition products: Decomposition emits acrid smoke and fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization:   [ ] May occur    [X] Should not occur

Section 7: HEALTH HAZARDS
Primary Routes of entry: Inhalation and Dermal
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
  a. Overexposure effects: Headache and dizziness.  Lung, skin and eye 
      irritation.
  b. Chronic effects: Dizziness, weakness, anemia.  Effects liver, kidneys,
      and bone marrow.
1. Inhalation: Causes nausea, cough, headache, dizziness, and lung irritation.
2. Eyes: May cause irritation if not removed.
3. Skin: Causes dryness and skin irritation.
4. Ingestion: Harmful or fatal if swallowed.  Causes gastro-intestinal
    irritation, weakness, dizziness, headache, pulmonary irritation.
    Extreme care must be taken to prevent aspiration.
5. Medical condition potentially aggravated by: Lung, live, kidney, bone
    marrow and skin diseases.  Susceptible individuals may have an
    allergic reaction.

Section 8:  SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES
Precautions to be taken in handling/storage:  Keep containers closed when not
  in use.  Do not handle or store near heat, flame or oxidizers.  Use in
  a well-ventilated area.  Avoid eye and prolonged skin contact.  There
  shoul be no smoking where this product is handled or stored.
Hygienic practices: Wash thoroughly after handling.  Use genreal ventilation 
  to protect your lungs.  Do not wear contaminated clothing until
  thoroughly laundered.
When material is released or spilled.  Assure slippery conditions are
  nullified.  Cover with and absorbent, sweep up and place in a suitable 
  container.  Flush area with water.  Dispose of in accordance with local,
  state, and federal regulations.
Waste disposal methods: Assure conformity with applicable disposal
  regulations.  Dispose of absorbed material at approved incineration or
  chemical landfill waste disposal site.

Section 9: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Skin protection: Wear gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles.
Other protective clothing or equipment: As needed to prevent repeated/
  prolonged contact.

Section 10: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Refer to the following references:
  California Proposition 65: This product is regulated under California
     Proposition 65.
  CERCLA: Not applicable.
  DOT Regulations: 49 CFR 172.101, 172.102, 173.118, 173.119
  EPCRA: Not applicable.
      NDC 0168-0018-33
  OSHA Regulations:  29 CFR 1910.132, 1910.133, 1910.134 if respirator
     is used.
  SARA Title III: This product is subject to SARA Title III reporting
     requirements:  Section 313: Organic Ester (<10%)
                    Section 311/312: Immediate Health (irritant), chronic
                                     health and fire hazard.
  State Right-To-Know Laws:  Components of this product are found on the 
    Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota,
    Missouri, New Jersey, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West
    Virginia, Wisconsin and Texas state lists.

Section 13: PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: Liquid
Color: Amber colored
Odor: Pungent odor
Viscosity CPS @ 25 deg C: Not Indicated
Boiling Point (F): 250
Vapor Density (Air=1): 4.5
Solubility In Water: Not Indicated
% Volatile by Volume: Not Indicated
Evaporation Rate: Not Indicated



Date of Preparation/Change: September 5, 1989

The information presented herin relates to the specific material described
and may not be valid for this material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process.  This information is, to the best of our 
knowledge, accurate and reliable on the date compiled.  We make no 
representation, warranty, or guarantee as to its accuracy, reliability, or
completeness.
It is the reader's responsibility to ascertain wheter the information
supplied is suitable and complete for that person's specific uses.
This material safety data sheet was prepared for Penguin Industries, Inc.
by The Forum For Scientific Excellence, Inc., 200 Woodport Road, Sparta,
New Jersey, 07871-2628.  Phone (201) 729-4823.


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Happy Trails,

Doug Deden
Civil Engineering Department
Colorado State University
dd908821@longs.lance.colostate.edu