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Olin MSDS No.: 00095.0001 Revision Date: 1/1/13

Revision No.: 11 Supersedes: 3/20/12

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: STEEL SHOT TARGET LOAD

Chemical Name: Mixture – Metal Alloy
Synonyms: Reduced Hazard Steel Shot Target Load
Chemical Family: Metal mixture
Formula: Not applicable - mixture
Product Use: Loaded Round
COMPANY ADDRESS MSDS Control Group TECHNICAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Olin Corporation – Winchester INFORMATION: US/Canada: 1-800-424-9300
Division, Inc. 618-258-3507 Outside US/Canada: 703-527-3887
600 Powder Mill Road Customer #: ccn24728
East Alton, IL 62024
www.winchester.com

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Consists of the following components:
A) Load
B) Plastic Shotshell Case
C) Wad
D) Propellant
E) Primer
F) Buffer (Considered to be a manufactured article)

CAS Number Components % By Weight EINECS/ ELINCS # EU Classification

Symbol R-Phrase
7439-89-6 Iron 43 - 54 231-096-4 None None
7440-50-8 Copper 0.1 - 4 231-159-6 None None
7439-96-5 Manganese 0.1 - 3 231-105-1 None None
7440-02-0 Nickel 0.1 - 3 231-111-4 Xn R 40-43
7440-47-3 Chromium (non- 0.1 - 2 231-157-5 None None
Hexavalent)
7440-21-3 Silicon 0.1 - 2 231-130-8 None None
9002-88-4 Polyethylene 10 - 17 Polymer None None
7440-66-6 Zinc 1-4 231-175-3 F (as dust or R 15-17
powder)
Mixture Wad - Non- 4 - 11 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
hazardous
component
9004-70-0 Nitrocellulose 5 - 10 Not listed E* R2
55-63-0 Nitroglycerin 0.5 - 2 200-240-8 E, T+, N R 3-26/27/28-33-
51-53
*This material is not listed in Annex 1 of Directive 88/379/EEC. Olin has classified the material according to the conventional method based
upon information from similar materials.

OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: Explosive

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CAUTION!
EXPLOSIVE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT. DO NOT SUBJECT TO MECHANICAL SHOCK. PARTICLES FROM FIRING MAY BE
HARMFUL IF INHALED. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

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HAZARD RATINGS (for dust or fume) Degree of hazard (0 = low, 4 = extreme)

Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) Health: 0 Flammability: 2 Physical Hazard:
Explosive: 2
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Mixture. Not rated.

HUMAN THRESHOLD RESPONSE DATA

Odor Threshold: Unknown
Irritation Threshold: Unknown
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) Value(s): The IDLH for this product is not known. The IDLH for manganese is
3 3
500 mg/m . The IDLH for chromium is 250 mg/m . The IDLH for copper
3 3
and tin is 100 mg/m . The IDLH for nitroglycerin is 75 mg/m . The
3
IDLH for nickel is 10 mg/m .

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

This product is composed of a plastic tube which contains the various components completely sealed within. Therefore, under
normal handling of this product, no exposure to any harmful materials will occur.

When the ammunition is fired, a small amount of particles may be generated which may be slightly irritating to the eyes and the
respiratory tract. The particles may contain trace amounts of these harmful substances:

Nitroglycerin: Will produce dilation of blood vessels and drop in blood pressure which may affect the heart. It has also been shown to
cause methemoglobinemia (cyanosis).
Copper: Inhalation of high concentrations of metallic copper dusts or fumes may cause nasal irritation and/or nausea, vomiting and
stomach pain.
Nickel: Repeated exposure may cause an allergic skin reaction consisting of itching, redness, swelling, and rash or urticaria (hives)
in sensitized individuals. Epidemiological studies in humans have shown an association between lung and nasal cancers and
prolonged occupational exposures to high concentrations of nickel.
Chromium: Exposure to high concentrations of chromium dusts or fumes can cause severe respiratory and nasal irritation.
Prolonged or repeated exposures to chromium dusts or fumes may cause perforation of the nasal septum, bloody nose and other
symptoms of severe nasal irritation.
Manganese: Chronic exposure to very high concentrations of manganese dust has caused nervous system effects including muscle
weakness, tremors, and behavioral changes.

It is unlikely that the amount of particles that someone would be exposed to from firing a loaded round would be sufficient to cause
any of these effects.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Exposure to dust or fume may aggravate an existing dermatitis, asthma,
emphysema, or other respiratory disease or neurological condition.

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: Product has not been tested for environmental properties.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush out fume or particles with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting
the upper and lower eyelids. If eye irritation develops, call a physician at once.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with plenty of soap and water.
INHALATION: If symptoms of lung irritation occur (coughing, wheezing or breathing difficulty), remove from exposure area to
fresh air immediately. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep affected person warm and at
rest. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: If ingested, immediately call a physician.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

PROPERTY VALUE PROPERTY VALUE

Explosive Yes Flammable Not applicable
Combustible Not applicable Pyrophoric No
Flash Point (C): Not applicable Burning Rate of Material: Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit: Not applicable Autoignition Temp.: No data
Upper Explosive Limit: Not applicable Flammability Classification: (defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200) Explosive

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: If fire reaches cargo, do not fight. Evacuate all person, including emergency
responders from the area for 1500 feet (1/3 mile) in all directions.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Flood area with water. If no water is available, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or
earth may be used. If the fire reaches the cargo, withdraw and let fire burn.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: In case of fire, use normal fire fighting equipment. Protection concerns must also
address the potential of the physical characteristic of this product as explosive.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

FOR ALL TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS, CALL CHEMTREC AT 800-424-9300.

Spills of this material should be handled carefully. Do not subject materials to mechanical shock. A spill of this material will normally
not require emergency response team capabilities. If, however, a large spill occurs, call 1-888-289-1911 for technical assistance.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING: No special requirements

STORAGE: No special requirements
Shelf Life Limitations: Not known
Incompatible Materials for Packaging: None known
Incompatible Materials for Storage or Transport: Acids, Class A & B explosives, strong oxidizers, and caustics
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Mechanical impact or shock and electrical discharge.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

CAS # CHEMICAL ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL INTERNATIONAL OELS

NAME
7440-50-8 Copper 0.2 mg/m3 (fume), 1 0.1 mg/m3 (fume) Austria, Belgium, Canada: 0.2 mg/m3 (fumes), 1
3 3 3
mg/m (dusts and 1 mg/m (dusts and mg/m (dusts)
mists) mists) Denmark: 1.0 mg/m3 (dust and powder)
3 3
Germany (MAK): 0.1 mg/m (fume), 1 mg/m (dusts
and mists)
7440-66-6 Zinc None established None established None established
9004-70-0 Nitrocellulose None established None established None established
0.05 ppm (0.46 mg/m3) 3
55-63-0 Nitroglycerin Ceiling – 0.2 ppm Denmark: 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg/m )
Skin (2 mg/m3) Norway, Sweden: 0.03 ppm (0.3 mg/m3)
Skin Austria, Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands,
Poland, Switzerland: 0.05 ppm (0.47 mg/m3), skin
3
Finland, France: 0.1 ppm (0.9 mg/m ), skin
U.K.: 0.2 ppm (2 mg/m3), skin
7440-02-0 Nickel 1.5 mg/m3 (inhalable) 1 mg/m3 Germany, MAK = 1 mg/m3
Canada (B.C.), Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Norway
– 0.05 mg/m3, K1, sensitizer
3
Poland = 0.25 mg/m
Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K. = 0.5 mg/m3
Belgium, Canada (Alberta & others), Finland,
Japan, Mexico, Netherlands – 1 mg/m3
3
Portugal = 1.5 mg/m
7439-89-6 Iron None established None established None established
7440-31-5 Tin 2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3 U.K. (LTEL): 5 mg/m3
Austria & Germany (MAK), Belgium, Finland,
Denmark, The Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland: 2
3
mg/m
Hungary, Norway: 1 mg/m3
7440-47-3 Chromium 0.5 mg/m3 1 mg/m3 Belgium, Denmark, France, Japan, Netherlands,
Sweden, U.K. – 0.5 mg/m3
3
Finland – 0.1 mg/m
7440-21-3 Silicon* 10 mg/m3 15 mg/m3 Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, U.K. – 10
mg/m3
3
Switzerland – 4 mg/m
7439-96-5 Manganese 0.2 mg/m3 Ceiling – 5 mg/m3 Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Switzerland,
3
U.K. – 1 mg/m
Sweden – 2.5 mg/m3
3
Germany (MAK) – 0.5 mg/m
9002-88-4 Polyethylene None established None established None established
*This substance is regulated by OSHA as a Particulate Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR). The exposure limits listed for both OSHA and ACGIH refer to
3
total dust; the OSHA PEL for the respirable fraction is 5 mg/m .

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation is recommended if significant dusting occurs or fumes are generated.
Otherwise, use general exhaust ventilation. Use explosion-proof ventilation.
EYE / FACE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses.
SKIN PROTECTION: Not normally needed
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Respiratory protection not normally needed.

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GENERAL HYGIENE: Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after use.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PROPERTY VALUE PROPERTY VALUE

Appearance: Plastic tube with metal Vapor Density (air = 1): Not applicable
head
Odor: None Boiling Point (F): Not applicable
Molecular Weight: Not applicable - Mixture Melting point: Not applicable
Physical State: Solid Specific gravity (g/cc): Not applicable
pH: Not applicable Bulk Density Not applicable
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Not applicable Viscosity (cps): Not applicable
Vapor Density Not applicable Decomposition Temperature: Not applicable
Solubility in Water (20 C): Insoluble Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Volatiles, Percent by volume: Not applicable Octanol/water partition coefficient: Not applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable under normal temperatures and pressure.

MATERIALS TO AVOID: Acids, Class A & B explosives, strong oxidizers, and caustics
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
OTHER: Cartridge may detonate if case is punctured or severely damaged.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

POTENTIAL EXPOSURE ROUTES: The physical nature of this product makes absorption from any route unlikely. A small amount of
inhalable particles may be created when projectile is fired.

ACUTE ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA:

For Product: For Components

Copper Nitro- Zinc Nitro- Nickel Iron Tin Chrom- Silicon Manga- Polyeth
cellulose glycerin ium nese -ylene
Oral LD50 Not applicable 3.5 > 5 g/kg No 105 >5 30 g/kg No 27.5 3.16 9 g/kg >3 g/kg
for product mg/kg (rat) data mg/kg g/kg (rat) data mg/kg g/kg (rat) (rat)
mouse (rat) (rat) (rat) (rat)
i.p.
Dermal Not applicable 375 No data No > 280 > 7.5 No No No No No No
LD50 for product mg/kg data mg/kg g/kg data data data data data data
rabbit, (rabbit) (rabbit
s.c. s.c.)
Inhalation Not applicable No No data No No > 12 No No 87 No No No
3
LC50 for product. data data data mg/kg data data mg/m data data data
Particles rat, (4 hrs,
generated from intratra- rat)
firing may be cheal
slightly toxic.
Irrita-tion Not a skin or eye Respira No data Eye Mild Respira Eye No Respir- Eye, Mild No
irritant as a -tory irritant eye -tory irritant data atory skin, eye data
loaded round. irritant and irritant, and respire- and
skin skin nasal tory skin
irritant sensiti- irritant irritant irritant
zer

SUBCHRONIC/ CHRONIC TOXICITY: No information for product.

CARCINOGENICITY: In laboratory animal studies, chronic exposure to high concentrations of nickel
has caused an increase in lung and nasal tumors. The International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified nickel as possibly carcinogenic to
humans, group 2B.
MUTAGENICITY: This product is not known or reported to be mutagenic. Nickel has been shown
to be mutagenic in in vitro studies.
REPRODUCTIVE, TERATOGENICITY, OR This product is not known or reported to cause reproductive or developmental
DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS: effects. Exposure of male rats to high concentrations of nickel caused testicular
degeneration. However, symptoms of systemic toxicity, including severe weight
loss, were also observed at the same concentrations indicating that the testicular
effects were secondary to the frank toxicity.

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NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS: This product is not known or reported to cause neurological effects. Chronic
exposure to very high concentrations of manganese dust has caused nervous
system effects including muscle weakness, tremors, and behavioral changes in
humans.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER CHEMICALS
WHICH ENHANCE TOXICITY: None known or reported.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY: No data is available on this product. Individual constituents are as follows:

Copper: The toxicity of copper to aquatic organisms varies significantly not only with the species, but also with the
physical and chemical characteristics of the water, such as its temperature, hardness, turbidity and carbon dioxide
content. Copper concentration varying from 0.1 to 1.0 mg/l have been found by various investigators to be not toxic
for most fish. However, concentrations of 0.015 to 3.0 mg/l have been reported as toxic, particularly in soft water to
many kinds of fish, crustacea, mollusks, insects, and plankton.
Nitrocellulose: LC50 > 1000 mg/l (fish, invertebrates, algae)
Nitroglycerin: Bluegill, 96 hour LC50 = 1.228 mg/l (static)
Nickel: 96 hr LC50, rainbow trout =31.7 mg/L; 96 hr LC50, fathead minnow = 3.1 mg/L; 72 hr EC50, freshwater algae
(4 species): = 0.1 mg/L; 96 hr LC50, Daphnia = 0. 51 mg/L
Zinc: The following concentrations of zinc have been reported as lethal to fish:
Rainbow trout fingerlings: 0.13 mg/l, 12 – 24 hours
Bluegill sunfish: 6 hr TLM = 1.9 – 3.6 mg/l (soft water, 30°C)
Rainbow trout: 4 mg/l (hard water) 3 days
Sticklebacks: 1 mg/l (soft water) 24 hrs
The presence of copper appears to have a synergistic effect on the toxicity of zinc towards fish.
Chromium: Daphnia magna, 48 hr. LC50 = 0.022 mg/L; Fathead minnow, 96 hr LC50 = 39 mg/L
MOBILITY: No data
PERSISTANCE/DEGRADABILITY: Not biodegradable.
BIOACCUMULATION: No data

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

If this product becomes a waste, it meets the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined under 40 CFR 261 and would have the following
EPA hazardous waste number: D003. This waste is subject to Land Disposal Restrictions under 40 CFR 268 and must be managed
accordingly. Material may need to be deactivated before ultimate disposal.

Care must be taken to prevent environmental contamination from the use of this material. The user of this material has the
responsibility to dispose of unused material, residues and containers in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws and
regulations regarding treatment, storage and disposal for hazardous and nonhazardous wastes.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

U.S. DOT RID/ADR IMDG IATA IMO Canada TDG

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Cartridges, Small Arms
HAZARD CLASS: 1.4S

UN NO.: UN 0012
PACKING GROUP: II
HAZARD LABEL/PLACARD: No label Highway/Water
1.4S Label Air/1.4 Placard over 1001 lbs. (454 kg)
REPORTABLE QUANTITY:
SPECIAL COMMENTS: May be
reclassified
domestically
(U.S.) as an
ORM-D if
packaged as
per 49 CFR
173.63. Mark
ORM-D on
package per 49
CFR 172.316.

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

US FEDERAL

TSCA The components of this product are listed on the Toxic Substance Control Act inventory.
CERCLA: Chromium, R.Q. = 5000 lbs.; Copper, R.Q.= 5000 lbs.; Zinc, R.Q. = 1000 lbs.; Nitroglycerin, R.Q. = 10
lbs; Nickel, R.Q. = 100 lbs. (No reporting is required if diameter of the pieces of metal is equal to or
exceeds 100 micrometers (0.004 inches).
SARA 313: Copper, Zinc (fume or dust), Nitroglycerin, Nickel, Chromium, Manganese
SARA 313 Hazard Class: Health: Acute – No Fire: No Reactivity: None Release of Pressure: Yes
Chronic - No
SARA 302 EHS List: None of the components of this product are listed.
*
RQ = Reportable Quantity

STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW STATUS

Component *CA Prop. 65 New Jersey Pennsylvania Massachusetts Michigan

Copper Not listed X X X X
Zinc Not listed X Not listed X X
Nitrocellulose Not listed X X X Not listed
Nitroglycerin Not listed X X X Not listed
Nickel X X X X X
Iron Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Tin Not listed Not listed X X Not listed
Chromium (not hexavalent) Not listed X X X X
Silicon Not listed Not listed X X Not listed
Manganese Not listed X X X Not listed
Polyethylene Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
* “WARNING: This product contains detectable amounts of a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other
reproductive harm.”

EUROPEAN REGULATIONS
Hazard Classification
Danger Symbol: E Explosive

Risk Phrases: R2 Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition

Safety Phrases: S2 Keep out of reach of children.

German WGK Classification: Not known.

CANADIAN REGULATIONS

DSL LIST: The components of this product are on the DSL or are exempt from reporting under the New Substances Notification
Regulations.
IDL: Copper, Nickel, Tin, Manganese compounds, and Chromium
WHMIS: This product is not subject to WHMIS. It is regulated as a Class 6 Explosive in Canada.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

REVISIONS: Creation date: 6/1/03; 7/1/09 – updated Emergency Contact Number and address; 1/1/11 - review; 1/1/12 review;
3/20/12 – Updated Emergency Contact Number; 1/1/13 - review
PREPARED BY: Olin Corporation
OTHER: Additional information available from: www.winchester.com
NOTICE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS MSDS SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO ALL WHO WILL USE, HANDLE, STORE, TRANSPORT,
OR OTHERWISE BE EXPOSED TO THIS PRODUCT. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THE GUIDANCE OF
PLANT ENGINEERING, OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT AND FOR PERSONS WORKING WITH OR HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT. OLIN BELIEVES THIS INFORMATION TO BE RELIABLE AND CURRENT AS OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION, BUT
MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT IT IS.

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