What are the signs of “unstable” powder or powders that are decomposing?
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Hodgdon Powder Company
“Yellow-/brown-/orange-ish fumes and/or powdery deposits, on the powder or on the inside of the container/s.A Strong Acidic smell that takes breath away (not to be confused with the normal solvent smell.)Any rusting of metal objects, in contact or close to the powder.”
Sourcehodgdonpowderco.com
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