MSDS004
Candle, Chlorate with Match, Ignition
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product and Company Identification
LABEL IDENTIFIER:
Candle, Chlorate with Match, Ignition
PART NUMBER:
P/N 85984
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Chlorate candle in metal can with ignition match attached to outside of
can. Match is a 6-inch foundry nail coated with a minimum of 0.02 gram of
a mixture of cement, fiberglass, and phosphorus (red, amorphous powder).
The ignition match is enclosed in an aluminized heat sealable bag which is
overpacked in a tube with a cap.
VENDOR INFORMATION:
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS P3725) as furnished
by Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc. for Phosphorus
Red on the Match is attached. ( 7 pages )
Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc. - MSDS Revision Date: 8/11/2006
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES
P.O. Box 439
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SALES: 724-733-9280 (9 am to 6 pm, Eastern
Time
EMERGENCY: 1-800-255-3924 (CHEM-TEL, INC.)
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
%
Synonym________________________________
Sodium Chlorate (CAS 7775-09-9)
90-95
Chloric acid, sodium salt
Barium Peroxide (CAS 1304-29-6)
1-5
Inerts
Balance
OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
3. Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Candle is light gray slightly tapered cylinder, 11.5 inches high and 6.25 inches average
diameter, weighing about 26 pounds, with no odor. Each candle is contained in a metal can with an attached
ignition match. The match is enclosed in an aluminized heat sealable bag which is overpacked in a tube with a cap.
MSA supplies this item as four cans packaged in a cardboard box.
Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire. May ignite if temperature exceeds 300ºF (149ºC) and
causes container to rupture, releasing oxygen and gases which can cause severe irritation. May cause skin
irri