Ballistic Gel - Material Safety Data Sheet
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: 250A - 260A Ballistic Gel (gelatine)
Application: Technical only
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Most Important Hazard: Non-hazardous
Specific Hazards: Non-hazardous
COMPOSITION
Substance: Gelatine is a natural protein derived from pigskin
Common Name: Pigskin gelatine
CAS Number: 9000-70-8
EINECS Number: 232-554-6
Ingredients Contributing To Hazards: N/A gelatine is a food
FIRST-AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Wash with lukewarm water
Skin Contact: Wash with lukewarm water
Ingestion: Drink water (gelatine is a food)
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty
FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: No restriction, product is not flammable
Specific Hazards: Thermal decomposition gives formation of CO, CO2 and N-compounds
Specific Methods: No special requirements
Protection For Firefighters: No special requirements
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: No special requirements
Environmental Precautions: No special requirements
Methods Of Cleanup: Remove mechanically and wash with hot water. Caution, slippery
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling - Special Measures/Precautions: No special measures or precautions
Handling - Safe Handling Advice: No special requirements
Storage - Technical Measures: No special requirements
Storage - Storage Conditions: Sealed packaging in dry and odourless conditions at room temperature
Storage - Incompatible Products: Store in aldehyde-free conditions to avoid hardening effects
Storage - Safe Packing Material: Not restricted. Should prevent moisture absorption
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Measures: No special requirements
Exposure Limit: None
PPE: Hand, eye, skin and respiratory PPE not needed
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Brittle, solid powder
Colour: White to light yellow
Odour: Nearly odourless, typical for gelatine
pH Value: 4-6 (6.67% @ 60C)
Viscosity: 1,5-6,5 mPas (6.67% @ 60C)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Explosion Properties: N/A
Density: Appr. 0.5g/ml depending on particle size
Solubility In Water: Soluble in warm water >40C, swells in cold water
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable in prescribed storage conditions
Hazardous Reactions: Not known
Hazardous Decomposition Products: CO, CO2
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity Data: Non-hazardous product
Local Effects: None
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General: The nitrogen content in protein can have a fertilising effect
Biological Oxygen Requirement: Solution of 1% appr. 4300 mg/l
Ecotoxicological Effects: None. Completely biodegradable
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste From Residues: Disposal according to legal regulations as domestic refuse or as compost. No waste code number. No waste
Contaminated Packaging: Recommended to return to Defensible Ballistics
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Product Designation: Non-dangerous goods
Transport Restrictions: None
REGULATORY INFORMATION
General: The gelatine is manufactured and labelled according to Reg (EC) No. 853/2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin.
Danger Symbol(s): N/A. Non-hazardous product
Risk Phrases: N/A
Safety Phrases: N/A
National Regulations: Observe national regulations
OTHER INFORMATION
Reference: EC 1907/2006
This information is based on our present state of knowledge and does not certify product characteristics. The consignee of our products is responsible for the observance of all relevant laws and regulations.
Information provided by and tested for Defensible Ballistics by Galita Sweden AB.
QH03-10 Bilaga 3 Established on: 2001-10-23 Revised on: 2012-07-30.