BLASTEX®
Document type: SDS
Categories: Construction, Metal, Packaged Explosives, Stone

Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1 – IDENTIFICATION
Name, Address, and Telephone of the Responsible Party
Dyno Nobel LTD SDS #: 1063
6440 S. Millrock Drive, Suite 150 Date: 05/01/2025
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Supersedes: 01/01/2025
Phone: 801-364-4800
E-Mail: dna.healthsafety@am.dynonobel.com
www.dynonobel.com
Product Identifier
Product Form: Mixture
Product Name: Packaged Emulsion Explosives
Trade Name(s):
Synonyms:
 BLASTEX®
 BLASTEX® PLUS
 BLASTEX® TX
 BLASTEX® PLUS TX

Other Means of Identification
Product Class: Emulsion Explosives, Packaged
Intended Use of the Product:
Industrial blasting applications
Emergency Telephone Number
FOR 24 HOUR EMERGENCY, CALL CHEMTREC (USA) 800-424-9300
 CANUTEC (CANADA) 613-996-6666

SECTION 2 – HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the Substance or Mixture

Classification (GHS-US)
Expl. 1.5 H205
Label Elements
GHS-US Labeling
Hazard Pictograms (GHS-US) :

 GHS07

Signal Word (GHS-US) : Danger
Hazard Statements (GHS-US) : H205 – May mass explode in fire
Precautionary Statements (GHS-US) : P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks. - No
 smoking
 P264 - Wash exposed areas. thoroughly after handling
 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
 protection
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 P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
 P373 - DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives
 P370+P380 - In case of fire: Evacuate area
 P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire
 P401 – Store as defined in the Explosives Act of Canada and the provisions
 of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms regulations contained in 27
 CFR part 555.
 P501 - Dispose of contents/container according to local, regional, national,
 and international regulations

Other Hazards
Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC): Not available
Other Hazards: None

SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of First Aid Measures
This is a packaged product that will not result in exposure to the contents under normal conditions of use. In the event of
contact, administer first aid appropriate for symptoms present.
General: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If exposed or concerned, seek medical advice and
attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Obtain medical attention if
breathing difficulty persists.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of soap and water followed by rinsing with water
for at least 15 minutes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing. Obtain medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

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SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Mixture
 Name Product identifier % (w/w) Ingredient Classification (GHS-US)
 Ammonium nitrate (CAS No) 6484-52-2 65 - 85 Ox. Sol. 3, H272
 Eye Irrit. 2A, H319
 Sodium nitrate (CAS No) 7631-99-4 0.1 – 10 Ox. Sol. 3, H272
 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302
 Eye Irrit. 2A, H319
 Aluminum (CAS No) 7429-90-5 0.1 - 7 Comb. Dust, H232
 Flam. Sol. 1, H228
 Water-react. 2, H261
 Mineral Oil (CAS No) 64742-54-7 0–2 Asp. Tox. 1, H304
 Wax (paraffin) (CAS No) 8002-72-2 0.0 – 2.2 Not Classified
Ingredients, other than those mentioned above, as used in this product are not hazardous as defined under current
Department of Labor regulations or are present in deminimus concentrations (less than 0.1% for carcinogens, less than
1.0% for other hazardous materials).
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16

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Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Most Important Symptoms and Effects Both Acute and Delayed
General: Avoid ingestion, contact with eyes or skin.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation.
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause serious eye irritation.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention.
Chronic Symptoms: None expected under normal conditions of use.
Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
If exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention.

SECTION 5 - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing Media: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT FIRES INVOLVING EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS. Evacuate
all personnel to a predetermined safe location, no less than 2,500 feet in all directions.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: DO NOT FIGHT FIRES INVOLVING EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
Special Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture
Fire Hazard: Can explode or detonate under fire conditions. Burning material may produce toxic vapors.
Explosion Hazard: This product is an explosive with mass detonation hazard. Heating may cause an explosion.
Reactivity: Stable under normal conditions, may explode when subjected to fire, supersonic shock or high-energy
projectile impact, especially when confined or in a large quantity.

Advice for Firefighters
Firefighting Instructions: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT FIRES INVOLVING EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS. Evacuate all
personnel to a predetermined safe location, no less than 2,500 feet in all directions. Guard against re-entry.
Protection During Firefighting: See above
Hazardous Combustion Products: Nitrogen Oxides (NOX), Carbon Monoxide (CO). Ammonia.
Reference to Other Sections: Refer to section 9 for flammability properties.

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
General Measures: Avoid all contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
No smoking. Eliminate every possible source of ignition.
For Non-Emergency Personnel
Protective Equipment: Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
For Emergency Personnel
Protective Equipment: Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
Emergency Procedures: Eliminate ignition sources. Ventilate area.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.
Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up
Methods for Cleaning Up: Protect from all ignition sources. If no fire danger is present, and product is undamaged
and/or uncontaminated, pick up or sweep up and repackage product in original packaging or other clean DOT approved
container. Ensure that a complete account of product has been made and is verified. Follow applicable Federal, State,
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SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling
This is a packaged product that will not result in exposure to the contents under normal conditions of use. Additional Hazards When Processed: This product is an explosive and should only be used under the supervision of
trained and licensed personnel. Use accepted safe industry practices when handling and using explosive materials. Unintended detonation of explosives or explosive devices can cause serious injury or death. Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Wash hands and other
exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, or smoking and again when leaving work. Do not eat,
drink or smoke when using this product. Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities
Technical Measures: Store as defined in the Explosives Act of Canada and the provisions of the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco and Firearms regulations contained in 27 CFR Part 555. Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventialated location. Store in compliance with Federal, State and local
regulations. Keep away from heat, flame, ignition sources and strong shock. Do NOT store explosives in a detonator
magazine or detonators in an explosive magazine. Keep containers closed.

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and local spill reporting requirements.
Reference to Other Sections
See heading 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection. Concerning disposal elimination after cleaning, see section
13.

te and local
regulations. Keep away from heat, flame, ignition sources and strong shock. Do NOT store explosives in a detonator
magazine or detonators in an explosive magazine. Keep containers closed. Explosives should be kept well away from
initiating explosives; protected from physical damage; separated from oxidizing materials, combustibles, and sources of
heat. Isolate from incompatibles. Incompatible Materials: Corrosives (strong acids and strong bases or alkalis)
Specific End Use(s) For industrial blasting applications.

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control Parameters
 Occupational Exposure Limits
 Ingredients: Product identifier: ACGIH TLV-TWA OSHA PEL-TWA
 Ammonium nitrate (CAS No) 6484-52-2 None None
 Sodium nitrate (CAS No) 7631-99-4 None None
 Aluminum (CAS No) 7429-90-5 10 mg/m3 (dust) 15 mg/m3 (total)
 Mineral Oil (CAS No) 64742-54-7 5 mg/m3 (mist) 5 mg/m3 (mist)
 Wax (paraffin) (CAS No) 8002-72-2 2-10 mg/m3 (wax fume) None

Ingredients, other than those mentioned above, as used in this product are not hazardous as defined under current
 Department of Labor regulations, or are present in deminimus concentrations (less than 0.1% for carcinogens, less than
 1.0% for other hazardous materials).

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SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State : Solid
Appearance : White or pink opaque semi-solid, which will appear gray if product
 contains aluminum. Typically paper or plastic chub packaging.
Odor : Faint petroleum odor
Odor Threshold : Not available
pH : Not applicable
Evaporation Rate : <1
Melting Point : Not applicable
Freezing Point : Not applicable
Boiling Point : Not applicable
Flash Point : Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature : Not available
Decomposition Temperature : Ammonium nitrate: 210 °C (410 °F)
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not applicable
Lower Flammable Limit : Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit : Not applicable
Vapor Pressure : Not applicable
Relative Vapor Density at 20 °C : Not applicable
Relative Density : Not applicable
Density : 1.20 - 1.30 g/cc
Specific Gravity : Not applicable
Solubility : Partially soluble in water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water : Not available
Viscosity : Not available

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Exposure Controls
Appropriate Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure all national/local
regulations are observed.

Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves. Protective goggles. Protective clothing.
Materials for Protective Clothing: protective clothing.
Hand Protection: Protect against incidental skin contact.
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles or safety glasses.
Skin and Body Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection: Use a NIOSH-approved respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus whenever exposure may
exceed established Occupational Exposure Limits.
Environmental Exposure Controls: Do not allow the product to be released into the environment.

Safety Data Sheet
Explosive properties : Explosive; mass explosion hazard
Explosion Data – Sensitivity to Mechanical : Not sensitive
Impact
Explosion Data – Sensitivity to Static : Not sensitive
Discharge

SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Stable under normal conditions, may explode when subjected to fire, supersonic shock or high-energy
projectile impact, especially when confined or in a large quantity.
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperature and pressure.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Keep away from heat, flame, ignition sources and strong shock.
Incompatible Materials: Corrosives (strong acids and strong bases or alkalis).
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen Oxides (NOX), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ammonia

SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on Toxicological Effects - Product
Acute Toxicity: Not classified
LD50 and LC50 Data: Not available
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not classified
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause eye irritation.
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not classified
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not classified
Teratogenicity: Not classified
Carcinogenicity: Not classified
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Not classified
Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Not classified
Aspiration Hazard: Not classified
Symptoms/Injuries After Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/Injuries After Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Symptoms/Injuries After Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation.
Symptoms/Injuries After Ingestion: If ingested, seek medical attention.

Information on Toxicological Effects - Ingredient(s)
LD50 and LC50 Data:
 Sodium nitrate (7631-99-4)
LD50 Oral Rat > 2000 mg/kg
 Ammonium nitrate (6484-52-2)
LD50 Oral Rat 2217 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation Rat > 88.8 mg/l/4h

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Toxicity Not classified
 Sodium nitrate (7631-99-4)
LC50 Fish 1 2000 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h - Species: Lepomis macrochirus [static])
LC 50 Fish 2 994.4 - 1107 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h - Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss [static])
Persistence and Degradability
 Sodium nitrate (7631-99-4)
Persistence and Degradability Readily biodegradable in water.
Bioaccumulative Potential
 Sodium nitrate (7631-99-4)
Bioaccumulative Potential Not expected to bioaccumulate.
 Ammonium nitrate (6484-52-2)
BCF fish 1 No bioaccumulation expected.
Mobility in Soil Not available
Other Adverse Effects
Other Information: Avoid release to the environment.
Toxicity Not classified

SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Recommendations: Disposal must comply with Federal, State and local regulations. If product
becomes a waste, it is potentially regulated as a hazardous waste as defined under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) 40 CFR, part 261. Review disposal requirements with a person knowledgeable with applicable
environmental law (RCRA) before disposing of any explosive material.
Additional Information: None

SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1 In Accordance with DOT
Proper Shipping Name : EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, TYPE E or Agent blasting, Type E
Hazard Class : 1.5D

Identification Number : UN0332
Label Codes : 1.5D
Packing Group : II

ERG Number : 140
14.2 In Accordance with IMDG
Proper Shipping Name : EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, TYPE E (AGENT, BLASTING, TYPE E)
Hazard Class : 1.5D
Identification Number : UN0332
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Label Codes : 1.5D
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-B
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-Y

14.3 In Accordance with IATA
Proper Shipping Name : AGENT, BLASTING TYPE E
Identification Number : UN0332
Hazard Class : 1
Label Codes : 1.5D
ERG Code (IATA) : 1L
14.4 In Accordance with TDG
Proper Shipping Name : EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, TYPE E
Packing Group : II
Hazard Class : 1.5D
Identification Number : UN0332
Label Codes : 1.5D

SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations
 Packaged Emulsion Explosives
 Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms (BATF)
 Department of Transportation (DOT)
 Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)

Canadian Regulations
Packaged Emulsions
WHMIS Classification Note: Explosives are not regulated under WHMIS. They are subject to the regulations
 of the Explosives Act of Canada.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and
the SDS contains all of the information required by CPR.

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION, INCLUDING DATE OF PREPARATION OR LAST REVISION
Revision date : 05/01/2025
Other Information : This document has been prepared in accordance with the SDS requirements of the
 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

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Safety Data Sheet
GHS Full Text Phrases:
 Expl. 1.5 Explosive Category 1.5
 H205 May mass explode in fire

Party Responsible for the Preparation of This Document
Dyno Nobel LTD
6440 S. Millrock Drive, Suite 150
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
Phone: 801-364-4800

Disclaimer
Dyno Nobel LTD and its subsidiaries disclaim any warranties with respect to this product, the safety or suitability thereof, the information contained
herein, or the results to be obtained, whether express or implied, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR OTHER WARRANTY. The information contained herein is provided for
reference purposes only and is intended only for persons having relevant technical skills. Because conditions and manner of use are outside of our
control, the user is responsible for determining the conditions of safe use of the product. Buyers and users assume all risk, responsibility and liability
whatsoever from any and all injuries (including death), losses, or damages to persons or property arising from the use of this product or information.
Under no circumstances shall either Dyno Nobel Inc. or any of its subsidiaries be liable for special, consequential or incidental damages or for
anticipated loss of profits.

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