Product ID:PALLADIUM BASED ALLOYS
MSDS Date:12/01/1985
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F010615
MSDS Number: BHSWM

WILLIAMS GOLD REFINING CO., INC

2978 MAIN STREET
BUFFALO, NY 14214

Emergency Phone: (716) 837-1000

Info Phone: (716) 837-1000

Preparer: LAWRENCE A WILLIAMS

Cage: FO191

WILLIAMS GOLD REFINING CO/BUFFALO, NY 14214

AMHERST, NY 14228 US

Telephone: (716) 691-0010

Cage: FO191

SILVER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

Fraction By Weight: 0-37.5%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 10-14.5%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 4.9-8.5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

PALLADIUM

CAS: 7440-05-3

Fraction By Weight: 52-73%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CHILLS, NAUSEA, FEVER.
SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. NO HEALTH HAZARD WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:WILSON'S DISEASE MAY BE AGGREVATED BY LONG TERM
EXPOSURE TO COPPER FUMES/DUST. INHALATION: CHILLS, NAUSEA, FEVER.
SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. NO HEALTH HAZARDS WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:WILSON'S DISEASE (COPPER DUST).

First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
NECESSRAY. EYES: WASH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, GET MED ATTN. SKIN:
FLUSH W/WATER, IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MED ATTN. INGESTION:
GIVE LARGE QU ANTITIES OF WATER, IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCEVOMITING, GET
MED ATTN.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM SOLIDS

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH HANDS AFTER CONTACT W/METAL, NO
EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING IN WORK AREA. AVOID CONDITIONS THAT
COULD CREATE FUMES OR FINE DUSTS.
Other Precautions:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN MELTING, CASTING &
GRINDING TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED DUST & METAL FUME MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN MELTING,
CASTING & GRINDING TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS Protective Gloves:RESISTANT FOR MELTING, CASTING
Eye Protection:GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS, FACE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR A PROTECTIVE APRON TO PROTECT AGAINST
MOLTEN METALS WHEN CASTING, MELTING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER CONTACT WITH METAL, NO EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING IN WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2040-2330F
Spec Gravity:10.64-11.06
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC APPEARANCE, NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE UNDER PROPER USAGE CONDITIONS

Waste Disposal Methods:SALVAGE SCRAP & GRINDINGS FOR RE-USE OR DISPOSE
OF ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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