Product ID:GOLD BASED ALLOYS
MSDS Date:12/01/1985
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F010677
MSDS Number: BHTBC

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

PLATINUM SOLUBLE SALTS

CAS: 7440-06-4

Fraction By Weight: 2-8%

OSHA PEL 0.0002 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/CUM

SILVER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

Fraction By Weight: .4-37.5%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 0.4-8.5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 5-15.5%

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

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 0.3-0.9%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 0.7-2.6%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

GOLD

CAS: 7400-57-5

RTECS: MD5070000

Fraction By Weight: 45-87%

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, &
IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. NO
HEALTH HAZARDS WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL IS A SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CHILLS, NAUSEA, & IRRITATION OF THE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. WILSON'S DISEASE
(COPPER).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:WILSON'S DISEASE (COPPER),

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, SEEK MED ATTN. EYES: WASH
W/WATER. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREAS W/SOAP & WATER. GET MED ATTN.
INGESTION: DILUTE W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, SEEK MED ATTN.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM SOLIDS, DON'T RAISE DUST
LEVELS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DURING
MELTING, CASTING & GRINDING. AVOID CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CREATE
FINE DUST LEVELS.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS AFTER CONTACT W/METAL. NO EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING SHOULD BE DONE IN WORK AREAS. PROTECT AGAINST
FUMES, MISTS, DUST & MOLTEN METALS.

Respiratory Protection:GOVERNMENT APPROVED DUST/METAL FUME RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:HEAT RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRONS
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER CONTACT W/METAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1490-2340F
Spec Gravity:11.06-18.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GOLDEN APPEARANCE W/NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE UNDER PROPER USAGE CONDITIONS

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

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