Product ID:TAFA TIN ALLOY WIRE 02T
MSDS Date:06/01/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F035871
MSDS Number: BTPCK

TAFA INC

146 PEMBROKE RD
CONCORD, NH 03301
US

Emergency Phone: 603-224-9585

Info Phone: 603-224-9585

Cage: 26041

TAFA INC

CONCORD, NH 03301 US

Telephone: 603-224-9585

Cage: 26041

TIN (AS SN)

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 80%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 2.0 MG/CUM

ZINC

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 20-25%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

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:EXPOSURE TO ZINC DUST MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE & THROAT, RESULTING IN METAL FUME FEVER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, METALLIC TASTE, NAUSEA, TIGHTNESS
OF CHEST, FEVER
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY/ALLERGENIC
CONDITIONS

First Aid:INHALATION/INGESTION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH AROUND
MOLTEN METAL, WATER REACTS VIOLENTLY. WHEN METALS ARE SPRAYED, DUST
PARTICLES PRODUCE & ARE COMBUSTIBLE. (SEE SUPP)

Spill Release Procedures:DUST (OVERSPRAY) SHOULD BE VACUUMED
UP/SHOVELED. THE DUST SHOULD BE DISCARDED IN A DISPOSABLE
CONTAINER/LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT. DON'T STORE
W/ACID, HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS/STRONG ALKALIS.
Other Precautions:USE PROPER VENTILATION & FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WHEN
SPRAYING. AVOID INHALATION & INGESTION.

Respiratory Protection:USE AN APPROVED NIOSH/MSHA/EQUIVALENT
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION W/GRADE D/BETTER AIR, (CGA G-7.1-66)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST 250-300 FPM AIR (2500 CFM/ARC GUN).
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) APPROVED SPRAY BOOTH.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED
Eye Protection:#3 SHADE SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SPRAYING
Other Protective Equipment:#5 SHADE SAFETY GLASSES IF LOOKING DIRECTLY
AT ARC.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DUST PARTICLES MAY EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO A STRONG IGNITION SOURCE.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1700-5000F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:518F
Spec Gravity:7.15-7.3
Appearance and Odor:SILVER METALLIC WIRE (SOLID) W/NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ALKALINE MATERIALS, HELOGENATED HYDROCARBONS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ZINC OXIDE FUMES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL/STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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