PRIMACORD® — SDS
Document type: SDS
Categories: Detonating Cord

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
1.1 Product identifier
Product name DETONATING CORD
Synonyms PRIMACORD® ● PRIMACORD® 4 DETONATING CORD ● PRIMACORD® DETONATING CORD ●
 PRIMALINE® ● PRIMALINE® 10 DETONATING CORD ● PRIMCORD® 5 DETONATING CORD ● SPECIAL
 18 DETONATING CORD ● SPECIAL 18AA DETONATING CORD ● SPECIAL 18T DETONATING CORD ●
 SPECIAL 25 DETONATING CORD ● SPECIAL 25A DETONATING CORD ● SPECIAL 25AA DETONATING
 CORD ● SPECIAL 25T DETONATING CORD ● SPECIAL 50 DETONATING CORD ● SPECIAL 50AA
 DETONATING CORD ● SPECIAL 50T DETONATING CORD

1.2 Uses and uses advised against
Uses DETONATING CORD

1.3 Details of the supplier of the product
Supplier name DYNO NOBEL ASIA PACIFIC LIMITED
Address Level 12, 515 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006, AUSTRALIA
Telephone +61 7 2143 8730
Email dnap.marketing@ap.dynonobel.com
Website http://www.dynonobel.com

1.4 Emergency telephone numbers
Emergency 1800 098 836

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
Physical Hazards
Explosives: Division 1.1

Health Hazards
Not classified as a Health Hazard

Environmental Hazards
Not classified as an Environmental Hazard

2.2 GHS Label elements
Signal word DANGER
Pictograms

Hazard statements
H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard.

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Prevention statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P230 Keep wetted.
P234 Keep only in original packaging.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P250 Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/rough handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
Response statements
P370 + P372 + P380 + In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
P373
Storage statements
P401 Store in accordance with relevant site and storage provisions.
Disposal statements
P503 Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on disposal/recovery/recycling.

2.3 Other hazards
No information provided.

3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1 Substances / Mixtures
 Ingredient CAS Number EC Number Content
 PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE (PETN) 78-11-5 201-084-3 >60%
 NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Not Available Not Available Remainder

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Description of first aid measures
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to
 stop by a Poisons Information Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
Skin If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.
 Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor (at once). If
 swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
First aid facilities Eye wash facilities and normal washroom facilities should be available.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

4.3 Immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media
DO NOT attempt to extinguish burning explosives. Evacuate area immediately. Notify trained emergency response personnel.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
EXPLOSIVE. Will explode under specific conditions. May evolve toxic gases (carbon/ nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons) when heated to
decomposition. Eliminate all ignition sources including cigarettes, open flames, spark producing switches/tools, heaters, naked lights,
pilot lights, etc when handling. CAUTION: Will explode if exposed to heat or with heavy impact.

5.3 Advice for firefighters
Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Toxic gases may be evolved in a fire situation. Remain upwind and notify those
downwind of hazard. Do not attempt to fight fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby storage areas. May explode from
heat, pressure, friction or shock.

5.4 Hazchem code
E Evacuation of people in and around the immediate vicinity of the incident should be considered.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Contact emergency services where appropriate. CAUTION: Heating, impact or static charge
may cause explosion.

6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent product from entering drains and waterways.

6.3 Methods of cleaning up
HANDLE WITH CARE: Spilled explosive powder is extremely sensitive to initiation and may detonate. If cords or containers are
damaged, contain spillage, then collect and place in suitable containers for disposal. Eliminate all sources of ignition.

6.4 Reference to other sections
See Sections 8 and 13 for exposure controls and disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation.
Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas.
Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in clean, dry magazine licensed for Explosives. Separate magazines are required for cords and explosives. Store removed from
incompatible substances, mechanical shock, heat or ignition sources. Ensure cords are adequately labelled and protected from
physical damage. Large storage areas should have appropriate ventilation and fire protection systems.

7.3 Specific end uses
No information provided.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Control parameters
Exposure standards
No exposure standards have been entered for this product.

Biological limits

Ingredient Reference Determinant Sampling Time BEI
 PENTAERYTHRITOL ACGIH BEI Methemoglobin in blood During or end of 1.5% of
 TETRANITRATE (PETN) shift hemoglobin

8.2 Exposure controls
Engineering controls Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated areas. Where an inhalation risk exists, mechanical explosion proof
 extraction ventilation is recommended.

PPE
 Eye / Face Wear dust-proof goggles.
 Hands Wear PVC or rubber gloves.
 Body Wear coveralls.
 Respiratory Not required under normal conditions of use.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

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9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
 Appearance CORD WITH WHITE POWDER CORE
 Odour ODOURLESS
 Flammability EXPLOSIVE
 Flash point NOT RELEVANT
 Boiling point NOT AVAILABLE
 Melting point 140°C (PETN)
 Evaporation rate NOT AVAILABLE
 pH NOT AVAILABLE
 Vapour density NOT AVAILABLE
 Relative density 1.76
 Solubility (water) INSOLUBLE
 Vapour pressure NOT AVAILABLE
 Upper explosion limit NOT RELEVANT
 Lower explosion limit NOT RELEVANT
 Partition coefficient NOT AVAILABLE
 Autoignition temperature NOT AVAILABLE
 Decomposition temperature NOT AVAILABLE
 Viscosity NOT AVAILABLE
 Explosive properties EXPLOSIVE
 Oxidising properties NOT AVAILABLE
 Odour threshold NOT AVAILABLE

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Reactivity
Carefully review all information provided in sections 10.2 to 10.6.

10.2 Chemical stability
Explosive material. Detonation may occur from impact, friction, or excessive heating.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Polymerization will not occur.

10.4 Conditions to avoid
Avoid shock, friction, heavy impact, heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.

10.5 Incompatible materials
Incompatible with oxidising agents (e.g. hypochlorites), combustible materials, acids (e.g. nitric acid), mechanical shock and heat or
ignition sources.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
May evolve toxic gases (carbon/ nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons) when heated to decomposition.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity Due to the product encapsulation, acute toxicity associated with the contents is not anticipated with normal
 use. Use safe work practices to avoid dust/fume inhalation after detonation. WARNING: May explode with
 shock, heat, friction or static charge. Serious damage may result from explosive fragments.
 Information available for the ingredients:

Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
 Ingredient

PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE (PETN) 1660 mg/kg (rat) -- --
Skin Due to product form, exposure can only occur during detonation. Serious damage may result from explosive
 fragments.
Eye Due to product form, exposure can only occur during detonation. Serious damage may result from explosive
 fragments.
Sensitisation Not classified as causing skin or respiratory sensitisation.
Mutagenicity Not classified as a mutagen.
Carcinogenicity Not classified as a carcinogen.

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Reproductive Not classified as a reproductive toxin.
STOT - single Not classified as causing organ damage from single exposure. However, serious damage may result from
exposure explosive fragments.
STOT - repeated Not classified as causing organ damage from repeated exposure.
exposure
Aspiration Not classified as causing aspiration.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 Toxicity
An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.

12.2 Persistence and degradability
No information provided.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No information provided.

12.4 Mobility in soil
No information provided.

12.5 Other adverse effects
Avoid release to the environment.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Waste disposal Return to manufacturer/supplier or dispose of in accordance with State and Federal legislative requirements
 for Explosives. Contact the manufacturer/supplier for additional information (if required).
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE

LAND TRANSPORT (ADG) SEA TRANSPORT (IMDG / IMO) AIR TRANSPORT (IATA / ICAO)

14.1 UN Number 0065 0065 PROH
14.2 Proper CORD, DETONATING, flexible CORD, DETONATING, flexible Air transport PROHIBITED under
Shipping Name the International Air Transport
 Association (IATA) Dangerous
 Goods Regulations for transport by
 air in passenger and cargo aircraft.
14.3 Transport 1.1D 1.1D None allocated.
hazard class
14.4 Packing Group None allocated. None allocated. None allocated.
14.5 Environmental hazards
Not a Marine Pollutant.
14.6 Special precautions for user
 Hazchem code E
 GTEPG EXP1
 EmS F-B, S-X

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Poison schedule A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the
 Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP).
Classifications Safe Work Australia criteria is based on the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and
 Labelling of Chemicals (GHS Revision 7).
Inventory listings AUSTRALIA: AIIC (Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals)
 All components are listed on AIIC, or are exempt.

16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional information DISCLAIMER: The information provided herein concern explosive products which should only be
 handled by persons having the appropriate technical expertise, training, and licence(s). The result is
 largely dependent upon the conditions of storage, transportation and use.

Whilst Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific make every effort to ensure the information contained within this SDS
 is as accurate and up-to-date as possible, the conditions under which its products are used are not
 within Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific's control. Each user has the responsibility to ensure awareness of the
 details contained within this SDS, the product applications, and the specific context of the intended
 usage. Buyers and users assume all risk, responsibility and liability arising from the use of this
 product and the information within this SDS. Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific is not responsible for damages
 of any nature resulting from the use of its products or reliance upon the information. Dyno Nobel Asia
 Pacific makes no express or implied warranties other than those implied mandatory by the
 Commonwealth, State or Territory Legislation.

® DYNO, PRIMACORD, PRIMALINE are registered trademarks of the Dyno Nobel/Incitec Pivot
 Group.

EXPLOSIVES & BLASTING AGENTS: Refer to Local State and Federal legislation that specifically
 relates to the use of Explosives. Users of products described in this ChemAlert Report are advised to
 ensure familiarity and compliance with the appropriate legal requirements (e.g. Regulations) prior to
 the use of this product. Where any further information is required, users may contact their local
 authority in Explosives and Dangerous Goods.

EXPLOSIONS: Fires involving explosives or explosive mixtures may undergo further explosions and
 rapid propagation. Police and emergency personnel should be notified immediately. Evacuate
 individuals to a safe sheltered area. If possible remove vehicles and further heat and ignition sources
 from the area. Do not return to areas until at least one hour after fire and explosions have ceased.

EXPLOSIONS: For further information please refer to Australian Standard 1216, for classification of
 explosives and Local and Federal Explosive and Dangerous Goods legislation (Act and Regulations).

EXPLOSIVES - BURNING SAFETY:
 Note: Disposal in a blast with fresh explosives may be preferable to burning.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
 The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this report is provided as a guide
 only. Factors such as form of product, method of application, working environment, quantity used,
 product concentration and the availability of engineering controls should be considered before final
 selection of personal protective equipment is made.

HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
 It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors
 including: form of product; frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control
 measures; protective equipment used and method of application. Given that it is impractical to
 prepare a report which would encompass all possible scenarios, it is anticipated that users will
 assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.

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Abbreviations ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
 CAS # Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds
 CNS Central Nervous System
 EC No. EC No - European Community Number
 EMS Emergency Schedules (Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous
 Goods)
 GHS Globally Harmonized System
 GTEPG Group Text Emergency Procedure Guide
 IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
 LC50 Lethal Concentration, 50% / Median Lethal Concentration
 LD50 Lethal Dose, 50% / Median Lethal Dose
 mg/m³ Milligrams per Cubic Metre
 OEL Occupational Exposure Limit
 pH relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly
 alkaline).
 ppm Parts Per Million
 STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit
 STOT-RE Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
 STOT-SE Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
 SUSMP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons
 SWA Safe Work Australia
 TLV Threshold Limit Value
 TWA Time Weighted Average

Report status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer, importer or supplier of the
 product and serves as their Safety Data Sheet ('SDS').
 It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the
 manufacturer, importer or supplier or obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent
 the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product
 at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of the product should be obtained
 directly from the manufacturer, importer or supplier.
 While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this SDS, it does
 not provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts
 no liability for any loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or
 incurred by any person as a consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS.

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 Western Australia 6005
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