BWCBQ - SILVALOY A-45

Product Identification

Product ID:SILVALOY A-45
MSDS Date:03/30/1992
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-262-4180
MSDS Number: BWCBQ

Responsible Party
ENGLEHARD CORP. SPECIALTY METALS DIV.
ROUTE 152
PLAINVILLE, MA 02762
US

Emergency Phone: 508-695-7811/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 508-695-7811

Cage: 86337

Contractor
ENGELHARD CORP
WARWICK, RI 02886 US

Telephone: 401-739-9550

Cage: 86337

Ingredients

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 30%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


SILVER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

Fraction By Weight: 45%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


ZINC (SARA III) AS ZINC OXIDE.

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 25%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE/SKIN/RESP TRACT
IRRIT.PROLON/REPEAT CONTACT W/DUST MAY RESULT IN
ARGYRIA(DISCOLORATION)OF EYES/SKIN/RESP
TRACT.EYE/SKIN:IRRIT.INHAL:RESP TRACT IRRIT.OVEREXPO MAY CAUSE
METAL FUME FEVER-SYMPTOMS BE GIN 4-12 HRS AFT SUFFICIENT EXPO &
SYMDROME RUNS 24-48HRS.INGEST:MAY CAUSE COPPER POISONING.ONLY APPLY
IF DUST/FUME FORM
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARCINOGENICITY:NTP/IARC/OSHA
NO.
Effects of Overexposure:SYMPTOMS OF METAL FUME FEVER:METALLIC TASTE,
DRYNESS & IRRIT OF THROAT, COUGH & SHORTNESS OF BREATH MAY OCCUR
ALONG WITH FATIGUE, MUSCLE & JOINT PAIN, FEVER & CHILLIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING RESPIRATAORY
&/OR SKIN AILMENTS. INDIVIDUALS WITH WILSON'S DISEASE ARE
@INCREASED RISK OF COPPER POISONING.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN/EYE:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. IF IRRIT DEVELOPS CALL
PHYSICIAN. INHAL:IF EXPO TO EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF METAL FUMES REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR. SEEK MED ATTN. INGEST:PROCEDURES NORMALLY NOT NEEDED.
IF LG QU ANTITIES ARE INGESTED SEEK MED ADVICE.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL.
USE ANY MEASN FOR EXTINGUISHING SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT FIRE/EXPLO HAZ IN SOLID FORM.FINELY
DIVIDED DUST MAY IGNITE/BURN RAPIDLY WHEN MIXED W/AIR IN PROPER
PROPORTIONS.TOXIC METAL FUMES RELEASE FROM FIRE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL.SCOOPUP/VACUUM.NOTIFICATION OF
NAT RESP CNTR 800-424-8802 MAY BE REQUIRED.REFER TO
EPA/DOT/APPLICABLE STATE/LOC REGS.RECOMMENDED USER ESTABLISH
SPCC.INCLUDE PROCED TO STORAGE/CNTRL/CLEAN UP REUSE/DISPOSAL OF
WASTE.ADDN PPE SHOULD BE USED
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY LOCATION AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. AVOID CONTACT WITH ANY DUSTS/MISTS/FUMES
RESULTING FROM USE OF PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT
EAT/DRINK/SMOKE IN WORK AREA.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IS
RECOMMENDED IF DUST IS GENERATED.
Ventilation:GENERAL;LOC EXHA VENTILATION AS NECESSARY TO CONTROL ANY
AIR CONTAMIN TO W/IN TLVS DURING USE OF PRODUCT.
Protective Gloves:AS NECESSARY.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHILEDS.
Other Protective Equipment:REFER TO ANSI/ASC Z49.1-88(SAF IN
WELD/CUT)FROM AMER WELDING SOC FOR FURTHER INFO OF SELECTION TO
PERSONAL PROT EQPMT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:9.10
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC WIRE,ROD OR STRIP, ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS & BASES,OXIDIZING AGENTS,ACETYLENE,AMMONIA,H2O2,MG
METAL,AMMONIUM NITRATE,HYDROGEN SULFIDE,CHLORINATED RUBB
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE EXPECTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC METAL OXIDES ARE EMITTED WHEN
HEATED ABOVE MELTING PT.AMT OF FUME EVOLVE INCREASES AS TEMP RISES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA WASTE:D011.CONTAINS SILVER/SILVER
CMPDS.DISPOSAL MAY BE REG UNDER EPA HAZ WASTE REGS(D011).BEFORE
DIPSOAL PROD/MIXTURES CONTAINING PROD SHOULD BE TESTED FOR TC UNDE
EPA REGSTCLP,40CFR261.CONSULT W /STATE/LOC/RED REGS.SOME WASTE ARE
RECYCLE.

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