Detonators
Detonators Safety Sheet
Chemical Composition
Product formal name - Detonators
Hazards Identification
Detonators are classed as explosive.
PRECAUTIONS
a) Personnel handling explosives must be trained in their use.
b) Personnel should be trained in lifting/handling.
c) Avoid ingestion and contact with skin.
First Aid Measures
Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Measures
Fires involving explosives must NOT be fought. An area of at least 300 metres around the fire should be evacuated and the site of the fire must not be approached until it is absolutely certain that the fire is out, if a detonation occurs within the mass, this may be transferred to other detonators.
Use water based extinguishers to prevent fire reaching detonators.
Accidental Release Measures
Spillages – Collect up articles, wipe carefully with clean, damp clothes, repack in paper bags and into cardboard boxes. Seal with glue or adhesive tape.
Should this not possible, the explosive should be destroyed in the manner described in U.I.E."s leaflet "RECOMMENDED METHODS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF EXPLOSIVES & ACCESSORIES".
Handling & Storage
Detonators must be handled with care and not subject to naked flame, friction or shock. Smoking whilst handling explosives is forbidden. Keep product clean and free from contamination. Do not carry electric detonators in plastic bags and do not exert force on electric detonator lead wires or shock tube.
Static electricity, stray electric currents and use near CB radios and transmitters should be avoided with electric detonators. Explosives may only be stored in licensed premises.
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
When handling detonators, personnel are advised to wear overalls and suitable gloves.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state - Solid
Colour
Copper or aluminium tubes with wires or shock tubes leading from them.
Decomposition temp - 50 C
For further information see the relevant Product Information sheet.
Stability and Reactivity
Stability
Shelf life is shown on packaging
Conditions to avoid
High temperatures, impact, friction, flames, sparks and static discharge.
Materials to Avoid
Acids and alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Oxides of carbon, nitrogen and lead. Shrapnel is ejected with force.
Toxicological Information
None available.
Ecological Information
None available.
Disposal Considerations
See above under "Accidental Release Measures".
Transport Information
The Transport of Explosives is Controlled by "The Packaging of Explosives for Carriage Regulations" (NI) 1993, and "The Carriage of Explosives by Road Regulations" (NI) 1997.
Regulatory Information
The purchase of explosives is controlled under SRO (NI) No. 110 1970 (Control of Explosives Regulations", and SR No. 488 1993 "The Placing on the Market and Supervision of Transfer of Explosives Regulations" (NI) 1993. The Classification and Labelling of Explosives Regulations (N.I.) 1991 also apply.
Other Information
Ulster Industrial Explosives Limited conduct Training Courses in;
1. Shot Firing
2. Explosives Supervision
Course are approved by MPQC.
Telephone for details.
