LIGHTFIELD CORPORATION M.S.D.S. SHEET NO. LFH-1001

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1 LIGHTFIELD AMMUNITION CORPORATION P.O. Box 162, Adelphia, NJ Fax (Research & Development) (Headquarters) LIGHTFIELD CORPORATION M.S.D.S. SHEET NO. LFH-1001 Dear Customer, This Material Safety Data Sheet (M.S.D.S.) has been prepared by Lightfield Corporation to assist you in recognizing, if any, the potential health and safety hazards associated with the commercial use of our product. I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Lightfield Shotshell Loaded Round Product Code: (1) 12 ga. 2 ¾ Hybred EXP Sabot Slug LF-12 (2) 12 ga. 3 Hybred-Elite Sabot Slug LFE3-12 (3) 12 ga. 2 ¾ Hybred Lites Sabot Slug LFL-12 (4) 20 ga. 2 ¾ Hybred EXP Sabot Slug LF-20 (5) 20 ga. 3 Hybred Mag-20 Sabot Slug LF3-M20 Use Description : OSHA Hazard Classification : Assembly of shotshell loaded round components Explosive II. COMPONENT DATA PRODUCT COMPOSITION The products consist of the following components: 12 ga. 2 ¾ Hybred EXP Sabot Slug LF-12 (1) Load 45-75% Lead Slug LF (2) Plastic Shotshell Case 12-25% Plastic Shotshell Case LF (3) Plastic Wad 5-12% Plastic Wad LF (4) Plastic Sabot (2) 4-10% Plastic Sabot (2) LF (5) Propellant 4-11% Smokeless Powder LF (6) Primer 3-7% Shotshell Primer LF ga. 3 Hybred-Elite Sabot Slug LFE3-12

2 (1) Load 45-75% Lead Slug LFE (2) Plastic Shotshell Case 14-27% Plastic Shotshell Case LFE (3) Plastic Wad 5-12% Plastic Wad LFE (4) Plastic Sabot (2) 4-10% Plastic Sabot (2) LFE (5) Propellant 5-12% Smokeless Powder LFE (6) Primer 3-7% Shotshell Primer LFE ga. 2 ¾ Hybred Lites Sabot Slug LFL-12 (1) Load 45-75% Lead Slug LFL (2) Plastic Shotshell Case 12-25% Plastic Shotshell Case LFL (3) Plastic Wad 5-12% Plastic Wad LFL (4) Plastic Sabot (2) 4-10% Plastic Sabot (2) LFL (5) Propellant 4-10% Smokeless Powder LFL ga. 2 ¾ Hybred EXP Sabot Slug LF-20 (1) Load 45-75% Lead Slug LF (2) Plastic Shotshell Case 12-25% Plastic Shotshell Case LF (3) Plastic Wad 5-23% Plastic Wad LF (4) Plastic Sabot (2) 4-10% Plastic Sabot (2) LF (5) Propellant 4-11% Smokeless Powder LF (6) Primer 3-7% Shotshell Primer LF ga. 3 Hybred Mag-20 Sabot Slug LF3-M20 (1) Load 45-75% Lead Slug LF3-M (2) Plastic Shotshell Case 14-27% Plastic Shotshell Case LF3-M (3) Plastic Wad 5-12% Plastic Wad LF3-M (4) Plastic Sabot (2) 4-10% Plastic Sabot (2) LF3-M (5) Propellant 5-12% Smokeless Powder LF3-M (6) Primer 3-7% Shotshell Primer LF3-M Component:- Lead Slug (1) LOAD Chemical Name:- Lead Chemical Symbol:- Pb Atomic Number:- 82 Yes, as fume or dust ANALYSIS ELEMENT PERCENT CHEMICAL ATOMIC No

3 SYMBOL Lead Pb 82 Tin.2800 Sn 50 Antimony.2200 Sb 51 Copper.0490 Cu 29 Arsenic.0010 As 33 Silver.0020 Ag 47 Bismuth.0010 Bi 83 Nickel.0010 Ni 28 Cadmium.0010 Cd 48 Zinc.0010 Zn 30 Iron.0010 Fe 26 Aluminum.0010 Al 13 Sulphur.0010 S 16 Indium.0010 In 49 Tellurium.0050 Te 52 Phosphorus.0010 P 15 Gold.0010 Au 79 Plastic Tube Chemical Name:- Polyethylene (2) PLASTIC SHOTSHELL CASE Steel Brass No Yes, as fume or dust (3) PLASTIC WAD Chemical Name:- Polyethylene (4) PLASTIC SABOT Chemical Name:- Zytel (5) PROPELLANT Chemical Composition:- Nitrocellulose 89% Nitroglycerine 9.7%

4 Diphenylamine 0.4% Centralite I 0.9% Added:- Surface coating agent 1.5% Graphite 0.1% Yes (6) PRIMER Chemical Name:- Steel Chemical Name:- Copper Yes, as fume or Dust Chemical Name:- Zinc Yes, as fume or Dust Chemical Name:- Lead Styphnate Yes as fume or Dust Chemical Name:- Barium Nitrate Yes III. SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS (a) Store in a dry, cool, and well ventilated area, away from all sources of ignition. (b) Do not subject to mechanical shock. (c) Do not take internally. (d) Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing. Upon contact with skin or eyes wash off with water. (e) Shelf life limitations, years. (f) Incompatible materials for storage or transport: Strong oxidizers, class A & B explosives. IV. PHYSICAL DATA (a) Appearance: Plastic cylinder. (b) Color: 12g Hybred Exp. Blue, 12g Lightfield Lites Orange, 20g Hybred Exp. Yellow. V. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS If product is used indoors or in poorly ventilated areas use explosion proof local exhaust ventilation. Always use safety glasses when using this product. VI. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION

5 Explosive: Yes Extinguishing media: Water spray. Try to prevent fire from reaching ammunition, flood with water. If no water is available use sand or foam. Fire Fighting: Use water to cool containers exposed to fire. Evacuate all personnel, including emergency services, for 150 feet (46 meters) in all directions. If ammunition fires are noisy, but can be safely and effectively Extinguished by Firefighters using standard fog nozzles. The fragments are of Low velocity and the standard fire fighting equipment, including face shields Will provide protection. VII. STABILITY INFORMATION (a) Mechanical shock or impact: Yes, based on primer. (b) Electrical (static) discharge: Yes, based on primer. (c) Cartridge may detonate if case is punctured or severely damaged. (d) Incompatible materials: Strong Acids and Caustics. (e) Hazardous decomposition products: Nitrogen Oxides, Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Lead oxides, Lead dust or fumes. VIII. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION This material is regulated as a DOT Hazardous material. DOT description from the hazardous materials table 49 CFR : Land (U.S. DOT): Cartridges, Small Arms, 1.45, UN0012, PG II Water (IMO): Same as land Air (IATA/ICAO): Same as land Hazard label/placard: Non* / i.4s Via Air Reportable Quantity: Not applicable (per 49 CFR , Appendix) Emergency Guide No.: 50 Lightfield M.S.D.S. sheet modified 4th December 2009