Product ID:BRAZING ALLOY
MSDS Date:08/31/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-262-4201
MSDS Number: BJMCG

ENGLEHARD CORP. SPECIALTY METALS DIV.

ROUTE 152
PLAINVILLE, MA 02762
US

Emergency Phone: 508-695-7811

Info Phone: 508-695-7811

Cage: 86337

ENGELHARD CORP

WARWICK, RI 02886 US

Telephone: 401-739-9550

Cage: 86337

SILVER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

Fraction By Weight: 65%

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: 20%

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 (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 15 - 20%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-IF METAL VAPORS EVOLVED DURING
HEATING ARE TAKEN IN, THIS MAY LEAD TO METAL FUME
FEVER,EYE,SKIN,NOSE & THROAT
IRRITATION,DIARRHEA,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,CHESS PAIN,BREATHLESSNESS &
CHILLS.ACUTE OVER EXPOSURE CAN BE FETAL.CHRONIC-MAY LEAD TO
ARGYRIA(BLUISH GREY DISCOLORATION OF SKIN & TISSUE),LIVER & KIDNEY
EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE, MUCOUS MEMBRANE, THROAT, SKIN IRRITATION.
INHALATION OF METAL VAPORS MAY CAUSE VOMITING, HEADACHE, DIARRHEA,
CHEST PAIN AND BREATHLESSNESS. LONG TERM EXPOSURE CAN LEAD TO
CHANGE OF SKIN COLOR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGY,MUCOUS AND THROAT RELATED
CONDITIONS,STOMACH,LIVER,KIDNEY RELATED CONDITIONS CAN BE
AGGRAVATED WHEN METAL FUMES/DUST EVOLVED DURING HEATING ARE TAKEN
IN.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.RESUSCITATE IF NOT
BREATHING.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY
OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.SKIN:WASH WITH W ATER.GET MEDICAL ADVICE.INGESTION:IF
DUST IS INGESTED,INDUCE VOMITING.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE-ABOVE MELTING TEMPERATURE METAL
FUMES ARE EVOLVED.

Spill Release Procedures:NO PROBLEMS ANTICIPATED. COLLECT CLEAN SCRAP
FOR REUSE OR RECYCLE. MATERIAL HAS PRECIOUS METAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE.KEEP CONTAINERS
TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.DO NOT BREATHE FUMES.AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.FOR INDUSTRIAL USE
ONLY.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:NOT RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. WEAR
NON-FLAMMABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1240F,671C
Spec Gravity:9.6
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC, NO DOOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS CAN ATTACK METAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE-ABOVE MELTING TEMPERATURE, METAL
FUMES ARE EVOLVED.

Waste Disposal Methods:SCRAP MATERIAL MAY BE CONTAMINATED. MAY REQUIRE
SPECIAL DISPOSAL. CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATORY
AGENCIES.

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