Product ID:SILVER-COPPER-ZINC BRAZING ALLOY
MSDS Date:11/13/1997
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-492-3799
MSDS Number: CHKXF

ENGLEHARD CORP. SPECIALTY METALS DIV.

235 KILVERT ST
WARWICK, RI 02886
US

Emergency Phone: 401-739-9550/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-225-2130

Cage: 86337

ENGELHARD CORP

WARWICK, RI 02886 US

Telephone: 401-739-9550

Cage: 86337

COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 15 - 70%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SILVER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

Fraction By Weight: 3 - 80%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA) (AS OXIDE)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 3 - 40%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT RELEVANT.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
& GI TRACTS. ACUTE- INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,
METAL FUME FEVER, METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH, DRYNESS OF THROAT,
COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, CHILLS. DUST MAY IRRITATE EYES & SKIN.
HARMFULIF INGESTED. CHRONIC- MAY CAUSE COPPER POISONING, LIVER,
KIDNEY & SPLEEN DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, FEVER, CHILLS, DRYNESS OF THROAT,
COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, NAUSEA, BODY ACHE, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
TEARING, BLURRED VISION, HEADACHE, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, FATIGUE,
JOINT PAIN
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING
DISEASES OF THE EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, LIVER, KIDNEYS, BLOOD
MAY HAVE INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE
EXPOSURES.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH
AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL:NORMALLY NOT
NEEDED . HOWEVER, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE
MODE. DO NOT USE WATER ON METAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. FINELY
DIVIDED DUST MAY IGNITE AND BURN RAPIDLY WHEN MIXED WITH AIR IN THE
PROPER PROPORTIONS. TOXIC METAL FUMES MAY BE FORMED.

Spill Release Procedures:NOT RELEVENT FOR RODS. IF DUST IS PRESENT, USE
VACUUM TO CLEAN UP SPILL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVENT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLES. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK IN WORK AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF DUST OR FUMES. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND THE PRECAUTIONARY
LABEL ON THE PRODUC T.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH-APPROVED DUST OR FUME RESPIRATOR OR
AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR WHEN BRAZING IN CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE
LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING, HAT, APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE PNI A, SAME NSN.

HCC:T6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1213F,656C
Spec Gravity:8.43 - 10.05
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC WIRE, ROD OR STRIP - ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, BASES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACETYLENE, AMMONIA, HYDROGEN
SULFIDE, CHLORINATED RUBBER, MAGNESIUM METAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE EXPECTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC METAL OXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
RECOVER SILVER BEFORE DISPOSAL. RECYCLING IS RECOMMENDED. EPA WASTE
NUMBER: D011

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