BLHGV - TIN-LEAD-ANTIMONY ALLOY

Product Identification

Product ID:TIN-LEAD-ANTIMONY ALLOY
MSDS Date:05/01/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-294-6191
MSDS Number: BLHGV

Responsible Party
GARDINER SOLDER CO DIV OF GARDINER METAL CO
4820 S CAMPBELL AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60632-1416
US

Emergency Phone: 312-847-0100, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 312-847-0100

Cage: 56244

Contractor
LIN-FASTENERS INC
BERLIN, NJ 08009 US

Telephone: 312-847-0100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 4M357

Ingredients

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 57.54%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 41.5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING/BRAZING
FUMES, GASES OR DUST MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, FEVER, DRYNESS AND/OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND EYES.
SKIN SENSITIVITY MAY ALSO BE NOTED. ACUTE EXPOSURE FROM SOME TOXIC
GASES MAY CAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA, ASPHYXIATION AND EXCESSIVE
EXPOSURE CAN BE FATAL.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE, THROAT, DIFFICULTY IN
BREATHING AND METALLIC TASTE IN THE MOUTH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DISEASE OF THE SKIN AND LUNG.

First Aid

First Aid:REMOVE INDIVIDUAL FROM EXPOSURE AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. FOR
METAL BURNS, EXPOSURE AREAS SHOULD BE COOLED WITH WATER, AND
MEDICAL ATTENTION SOUGHT. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
INHALATION:RE MOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN ASNEEDED. GET
MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS METAL
FUMES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP METAL RODS. VACUUMING OF DUST IS
RECOMMENDED. DRY SWEEPING MAY RESULT IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF
AIRBORNE DUST.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OF DUST BY
USING GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE
EATING OR SMOKING.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALING FUMES OR DUST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHS APPROVED LEAD DUST/FUME RESPIRATOR
SHOULD BE WORN WHERE APPLICABLE LIMITS MAY BE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS
ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:CANVAS, LEATHER OR HEAT RESISTANT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH A FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FACE SHIELD AND IMPERVIOUS APRON WHEN
SPLASHING OF MOLTEN METAL IS LIKELY.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE
MAINTAINED, AND PERSONNEL SHOULD WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR
SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FOOD AND DRINK SHOULD NOT BE CONSUMED OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS USED, NOR
COSMETIC APPLIED IN AREAS WHERE METAL EXPOSURE ARE POSSIBLE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2516F,1380C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:361F,183C
Spec Gravity:8.55
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER GRAY SOLID, ODORLESS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE/METAL FUMES MAY BE
EVOLVED.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:SCRAP OR WASTE SHOULD BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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