Thermit Igniting Stick Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 812
Revision Date: June 8, 2016
Thermit Igniting Stick
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10427
Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Flammable solids (Category 1 or 2). Flammable solid (H228). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Thermit igniting stick (A proprietary mixtures of barium nitrate, aluminum, iron oxide, dextrin, copper)
Note: Percent composition of each ingredient is protected under confidential business information clause of GHS.
|
None established |
|
|
|
Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Classification C explosive (Ex - 8903001) solid. Dangerous fire risk; once reaction has started, it is very difficult to stop. In case of fire: Use a Class D or dry sand as a fire extinguisher. Avoid water contact, violent reaction with water.
NFPA Code
H: 2 F: 1 R: 1 No Water
Remove all ignition sources and water. Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #1. Store with metals and metal hydrides. Store in Flinn Saf-Stor™ can inside a dedicated flammables cabinet. Ground or bond container and receiving equipment (P240). Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment (P241).
Wear dark safety glasses when igniting thermit or using thermit ignition sticks. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Silver-gray metallic material on a copper stick. Odorless. Mixture of aluminum, barium nitrate, iron oxide and binder (dextrin) on a copper stick.
Avoid all sources of ignition, heat (i.e. open flame, sparks), and moisture. Shelf life: Good, if stored properly.
Acute effects: N.A. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: N.A.
ORL-RAT LD50: N.A. IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Place in a pile of clean dry sand an ignite is one option.
Shipping name: Igniters; Hazard class: 1.4. Explosive; UN number: UN0454
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The
data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and
information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of
handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER
REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).
Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
|