Product ID:SILVER BASED ALLOYS
MSDS Date:12/01/1985
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F010678
MSDS Number: BHTBD

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: 34.9-71%

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: 1.-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

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

PLATINUM SOLUBLE SALTS

CAS: 7440-06-4

Fraction By Weight: 0.8%

OSHA PEL 0.002 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.002 MG/M3; 9394

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF THROAT,
NAUSEA, METAL FUME FEVER, & CHILLS. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION &
DISCOLORATION. NO HAZARDS WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF THROAT, NAUSEA, METAL
FUME FEVER, & CHILLS. SKIN/EYES: DISCOLORATION & IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:WILSON'S DISEASE (COPPER)

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. SEEK MED ATTN. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MED ATTN. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. S EK MED ATTN. INGESTION: DILUTE W/WATER,INDUCE
VOMITING IF CONSCIOUS. SEEK MED ATTN.

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

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONDITIONS WHICH CREATE FUMES OR
FINE DUSTS, MOLTEN METALS. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN MELTING,
CASTING, & GRINDING TO KEEP Other Precautions:WASH HANDS AFTER CONTACT W/METAL. NO EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING IN WORK AREAS. PROTECT AGAINST FUMES, MIST,
DUST & MOLTEN METALS.

Respiratory Protection:DUST OR METAL FUME MASK IF VENTILATION IS
INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION WHEN MELTING,
CASTING, & GRINDING TO KEEP Protective Gloves:HEAT RESISTANT FOR MELTING/CASTING
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER CONTACT W/METAL. NO EATING,
DRINKING/SMOKING IN WORK AREAS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1590-2070F
Spec Gravity:10.45-12.41
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO LIGHT GOLD METALLIC COLOR, W/NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE, AMMONIA, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE UNDER NORMAL USAGE CONDITIONS

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

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