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Product Safety Data Sheet
A120 – Grenade, Hand, Smoke - Green
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION/COMPANY DETAILS
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME:
GRENADE, HAND, SMOKE - GREEN
STOCK CODE:
A120
PRODUCT TYPE:
Pyrotechnic device
USE:
Training aid or signalling
NATO STOCK NO. (NSN):
1330-66-151-0241
SYNONYMS:
Nil
CONTACT DETAILS
MANUFACTURER:
Chemring Australia Pty. Ltd.
ABN:
96 004 669 452
FACTORY ADDRESS:
230 Staceys Rd., LARA, VIC 3212.
POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 96, LARA, VIC 3212.
TELEPHONE:
+61 3 5220 8500
FACSIMILE:
+61 3 5282 3545
EMERGENCY CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER:
+61 (0) 427 094 613
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
DANGEROUS GOODS NON-HAZARDOUS PRODUCT
The product is classified as Dangerous Goods, 1.4G, in accordance with the Australian Code for the
Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, 2nd ed., March 2000.
CLASS:
1.4G
U.N. NO:
0197
SUBSIDIARY RISK:
Nil
The compositional content of this product is considered as hazardous based on the available information
(Work Safe Australia Technical Report, [NOHSC: 10005 (1999)], “List of Designated Hazardous Substances”,
Work Safe Australia Technical Report, [NOHSC: 1008 (2004)], “Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances”, ingredient material data safety sheets etc). It contains several ingredients (potassium chlorate,
silicon, molybdenum trioxide, iron oxide and zinc oxide) that each have been individually classed as hazardous
materials but when combined may produce a greater health effect/hazard to an individual than would each
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separate ingredient. However, as this material is contained within an enclosed canister overall the product is
considered as non-hazardous.
When fired the product produces an aerosol containing a range of products (green and yellow dyes, boron
oxide, fumed silica, potassium hydroxide and metallic molybdenum and iron), several are predicted to be
hazardous based on the criteria set down in the Work Safe Australia Technical Report, “Exposure Standards
for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment”, NOHSC: 3008 (1995). The aerosol
generated should be treated as hazardous as the chronic and acute effects from prolonged exposure to the
aerosol are unknown. The recommended exposure limits for some of the combustion products produced are
outlined in Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personnel Protection.
When fired, a dense green smoke is released which may cause irritation to the eyes and throat.
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Do not fire this product in confined spaces. The product is designed for outside use only.
Risk Phrases
Type
Explanation
R2
Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.
R42/R43
May be irritating to eyes, skin and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases
Type
Explanation
S1/2
Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
S16
Keep away from ignition sources – No smoking.
S23
Do not breathe smoke.
S24/25
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S34
Avoid shock and friction stimuli.
S41
In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
3.COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
The main ingredients (>10%) are potassium chlorate, kaolin, lactose, a blend of solvent green 3A and solvent
yellow 33 dyes. Minor ingredients (<10%) are silicon, potassium nitrate, gunpowder, gum Arabic resin, boron,
zinc oxide, iron oxide, molybdenum trioxide and dextrin.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
In the unlikely event of receiving burns from this product, seek medical attention immediately. Exposure to the
smoke may cause irritation to the eyes and throat. Move the patient to fresh air.
Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled are:
Exposure Route
Exp. Symptoms
First Aid Measure
Ingestion:
Discomfort
Give plenty of water to drink but only if conscious.
Eye Contact:
Irritation
Immediately flush the eyes with copious quantities of water. Eyelids
to be held open. If irritation persists seek medical advice.
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First Aid Measure
Skin Contact:
Irritation
Wash the exposed area with copious amounts of soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If irritation
occurs seek medical advice.
Inhalation:
Throat irritation,
shortness of breath
Remove to fresh air. Remove contaminated clothing and loosen
remaining clothing. Keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered.
If irritation persists seek medical assistance.
Notes to
Physician:
People subject to complaints with breathing difficulties e.g., asthmatics, chest infections etc
can be adversely affected by contact with the smoke from this product.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific Hazards:
Sensitive to heat.
Readily ignited and burns rapidly.
Avoid all ignition sources.
Fire Fighting Measures:
Once the device has ignited the signal will burn until all the composition
has been exhausted. Allow to burn out and apply a water mist to surrounding
areas to prevent secondary outbreaks. Toxic fumes (carbon monoxide and
oxides of nitrogen) may be produced from such reactions.
Use self-contained breathing apparatus for fires in enclosed areas.
It is recommended that a minimum safety evacuation distance of 100 metres be
applied if this product is burning in bulk quantities.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Remove ignition sources.
Handle with care. Avoid friction and impact. Sweep up, place in a container and hold for disposal. The spill
area can then be washed thoroughly with large quantities of water.
Contact Chemring Australia for further advice.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
The product is an explosive (Class 1) and hence should be handled and stored in accordance
with the Explosives Regulations of the relevant Competent Authority.
Storage
Store in the manufacturer’s recommended packaging in a well-ventilated area away from heat
and direct sunlight.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONNEL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Recommended exposure limits for some relevant reaction products associated with
this product are below,
TWAa
STELb
Boron oxide
10 mg/m3
None listed
Fumed silica
2 mg/m3
None listed
Potassium hydroxidec
2 mg/m3
None listed
Molybdenum metal
10 mg/m3
None listed
Hazardous Substance
Iron metal fume
5 mg/m
3
None listed
Some potassium chloride may also be emitted as part of the aerosol but there are
no exposure standards for KCl. Over 50% of the smoke cloud will contain the
green and yellow dyes; there are no exposure standards available for these
ingredients.
a
TWA = Time Weighted Average (NOHSC), b STEL = Short-Term Exposure Limit, c Potassium oxide is assumed
to rapidly react with atmospheric moisture and form the hydroxide.
Exposure Control
Measures
It is important to understand the firing instructions before use.
This signal is designed for outside operation only.
Use only in a well ventilated area.
The signal is not to be used in a confined area.
Personnel Protection
For people who experience frequently and prolonged exposure to the aerosols
produced by this signal the following item is advised as a minimum requirement:
Respiratory Protection
It is recommended that disposable paper masks be
worn during the handling of this product.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
The signal consists of a corrosion-resistant aluminium can that contains the consolidated smoke composition.
The cover plate contains a percussion primer that is actuated when the lever is released. The signal contains
a pyrotechnic delay element (2 seconds duration) that allows for safe functioning. The green smoke produced
burns for about 1 minute.
The temperature of ignition (T of I) has been measured and determined to be 206°C.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
The device is stable under normal storage conditions.
Solubility
The device is sealed from water ingress.
Reactivity
Not applicable.
Chemical Incompatibilities
The O-ring seal may be attacked by organic solvents.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No adverse health effects are expected if the product is handled according to this PSDS. If mishandling
occurs, consult first aid measures above.
The most likely route of exposure would be by inhalation of the aerosol during burning. It is recommended that
any effects from inhalation of the aerosol should be treated as outlined in Section 4: First Aid Measures.
In the normal mode of operation, upon ignition the mixture of green and yellow dyes is sublimed and recondenses when released into the atmosphere. Exposure studies from effects of inhalation of these dyes
have been largely confined to acute exposure effects with little information published and even less
information available on the chronic exposure effects.
In addition, during the sublimation process there is known to be some thermal degradation of the dyes
(typically up to 10%), resulting in various breakdown products of the dyestuffs.
The quantity and composition of those breakdown products are dependent on the conditions at the time and
hence are ill-defined. It is thus important that the warning on the side of the signal be observed.
In addition to the green smoke aerosol released, there will be carbon dioxide and nitrogen gases and water
vapour released. Some carbon monoxide may also be released particularly in confined environments.
12. ECOTOXICITY INFORMATION
Spillage of the composition or deposition of the reaction products in the soil or aquatic environment should
only represent a short term hazard.
In the event of spillage of the pellets from the can, the preferred method of disposal after collection of the bulk
material would be to clean up with water. If contamination of the waterways occurred this would be of low
level and of short duration. Potassium chlorate is a known biocide.
After an ignition, a green smoke aerosol would be expected to be released, whilst potassium chloride, kaolin
and oxides of silicon and zinc, metallic molybdenum and iron and carbonaceous residues should be confined
in the can.
After cooling, the spent casings can be removed for disposal.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Bulk quantities or damaged signals should be packaged in the proper transport containers and destroyed
under controlled conditions in accordance with local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Classification:
1.4G
UN No:
0197
Proper Shipping Name:
SIGNAL, SMOKE, GREEN
NEQ:
0.263 kg
Packaging Instruction 135 for Inner and Outer Packagings (Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by
Road and Rail, 2nd ed, March 2000, Appendix A4).
The information is this section can be subject to change because of variations in the interpretation of the
Australian Explosives Code between the various relevant State and Federal authorities.
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