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I recently bought 2 lbs of 4831sc from lebaron and put them on the shelf in my reloading room. A few days later I bumped one of the bottles and it fell on the floor. Lid popped off and the powder was nicely distributed over the floor. After getting extremely angry over being sold a bottle of powder, which had had the "safety seal" removed prior, I proceeded to sweep up the mess.

I now have 1lb of powder which I need to dispose of. I've never had to do this before. Can it be deactivated with some cooking oil, like a primer? Please share any experience you have. thanks.
 
Too late now, but most of it was likely not contaminated.
"...Can it be deactivated..." Doesn't need to be. Just spread it around your garden or on the grass. Must admit though that dropping a match on it in a safe place, outside, is fun. Just remember that the column of fire will be high. Had to dispose of nearly a pound of Bullseye or Unique, forget which, long ago. The column of fire went to about 10 feet high.
 
another fun thing is find the largest case (300 win mag or so), though 223 will work, and fill it full of powder. then light it and watch the sparkler show, enjoy the smell of semi burnt powder.
 
kzelmer said:
I recently bought 2 lbs of 4831sc from lebaron and put them on the shelf in my reloading room. A few days later I bumped one of the bottles and it fell on the floor. Lid popped off and the powder was nicely distributed over the floor. After getting extremely angry over being sold a bottle of powder, which had had the "safety seal" removed prior, I proceeded to sweep up the mess.

I now have 1lb of powder which I need to dispose of. I've never had to do this before. Can it be deactivated with some cooking oil, like a primer? Please share any experience you have. thanks.
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Ignite it in small amounts - not sure the others have actually spread it on their grass as stated - I once spread about 4lbs of very old 3031 on the lawn and the grass died and didn't return for two years ... Burn it
 
AP said:
Ignite it in small amounts - not sure the others have actually spread it on their grass as stated - I once spread about 4lbs of very old 3031 on the lawn and the grass died and didn't return for two years ... Burn it
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Standard fertilizer contains nitrogen, but less than smokeless powder. Propellant can certainly be used as fertilizer, but as noted, there is the risk of putting too much in one place and killing the grass (done that with fertilizer, too, and it didn't take that much). Sprinkle it far and wide.

The point is that it's not particularly dangerous and is not poisonous to any degree. Spread lightly on your lawn, scattered in your back alley as you go for a walk, burned (lay a line, light it from the downwind end) or simply flushed (water treatment plants are designed to break down organic waste).

Or label it 'beer' and ship it to Australia. You'll never see it again.
 
Check-out any Single-base propellant MSDS, it usually has the following indications:


WATER RELEASE:

 This material is heavier than water. Create an overflow dam with filtration capabilities to retain material.
 Divert water flow or stop if possible. Gather wet material using non-sparking or plastic utensils.
 Keep material damp until ready for disposal.
LAND SPILL:
 Clean up of spill materials may be accomplished using non-sparking or plastic utensils. Wear nonflammable
or flame retardant clothing at all times. Wet all spill materials prior to initiating clean up
procedure.

 Material may best be destroyed by controlled open burning in small quantities (maximum about 1 pound)
in piles not over 1 inch deep. Use an ignition train of slow-burning, combustible materials to permit
retreat to a safe distance before powder is ignited. Stay upwind, do not breathe products of combustion.
Burn only with permission of all appropriate regulatory agencies.

WASTE DISPOSAL:
 If this product becomes a waste, it meets the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined under 40 CFR 261
and would have the following EPA hazardous waste number: D003

 If this product becomes a waste, it will be a hazardous waste which is subject to the Land Disposal
Restrictions under 40 CFR 268 and must be managed accordingly.

 If this material becomes a waste, it can be disposed by controlled open burning in small quantities, as
described above, with proper local agency authorization.




CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL. THE USER HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO DISPOSE OF UNUSED MATERIAL, RESIDUES AND CONTAINERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FOR HAZARDOUS AND NONHAZARDOUS WASTES.
 
FrankCJ7 said:
Check-out any Single-base propellant MSDS, it usually has the following indications:


WATER RELEASE:

 This material is heavier than water. Create an overflow dam with filtration capabilities to retain material.
 Divert water flow or stop if possible. Gather wet material using non-sparking or plastic utensils.
 Keep material damp until ready for disposal.
LAND SPILL:
 Clean up of spill materials may be accomplished using non-sparking or plastic utensils. Wear nonflammable
or flame retardant clothing at all times. Wet all spill materials prior to initiating clean up
procedure.

 Material may best be destroyed by controlled open burning in small quantities (maximum about 1 pound)
in piles not over 1 inch deep. Use an ignition train of slow-burning, combustible materials to permit
retreat to a safe distance before powder is ignited. Stay upwind, do not breathe products of combustion.
Burn only with permission of all appropriate regulatory agencies.

WASTE DISPOSAL:
 If this product becomes a waste, it meets the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined under 40 CFR 261
and would have the following EPA hazardous waste number: D003

 If this product becomes a waste, it will be a hazardous waste which is subject to the Land Disposal
Restrictions under 40 CFR 268 and must be managed accordingly.

 If this material becomes a waste, it can be disposed by controlled open burning in small quantities, as
described above, with proper local agency authorization.




CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL. THE USER HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO DISPOSE OF UNUSED MATERIAL, RESIDUES AND CONTAINERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FOR HAZARDOUS AND NONHAZARDOUS WASTES.
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Jeezus H Christ, holy paperwork, dude!

Ahem, burn it, spread it thin in your garden (1lb goes far), or scatter it otherwisely. Somewhere it'll get damp is a plus. Me, we get kicks burning waste powder (I run a tidy reloading bench). :dancingbanana:
 
I can't believe this question was even posted. I guess that's what 14 years of Lieberal governments can do to some people.
 
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