Product ID:63SN/37PB, SOLDER, LEAD-TIN ALLOY
MSDS Date:04/28/1998
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-153-4280
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLDXP

R & D METALS AND CHEMICALS INC

201 PERIMETER PK SUITE C
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922-2233
US

Emergency Phone: 865-531-6065

Info Phone: 865-531-6065/800-645-7476

Cage: 56406

R & D METALS & CHEMICALS, INC

22533 KNOXVILLE, TN 37922-2233 US

Telephone: 423-531-2044

Cage: 56406

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

LEAD

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

OSHA PEL .05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TIN: ELEMENTAL TIN IS NOT GENERALLY
CONSIDERED TO BE TOXIC. LEAD: CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO HIGH LEVELS OF
AIRBORNE OR INGESTED LEAD MAY RESULT IN ANEMIA, INSOMNIA, WEAKNESS,
CONSTIPATION, NAUSEA, ABDOMINAL CRAMPS. NOTE: IT IS UNLIKELY THAT
NORMAL EXPOSURE TO THIS SOLDER, WHILE USING APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT, WOULD RESULT IN ILLNESS.
Effects of Overexposure:FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS (NAUSEA, CONSTIPATION,
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS)-SELF-LIMITING. USUALLY DISAPPEAR WITHIN 24
HOURS.

First Aid:INGESTION: DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER-INDUCE VOMITING.
CALL A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE, ADVISE OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION. SKIN:
WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER TO REMOVE ALL RESIDUE. IF A RASH
DEVELOPS, CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: TERIMINATE EXPOSURE AND
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL PHYSICIAN, ADVISE OF CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES TO
REMOVE IRRITANT. CONSULT A PHYSIC IAN.

Extinguishing Media:CO2 OR DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER. DO NOT USE WATER
ON MOLTEN METAL. LARGE FIRES MAY BE FLOODED WITH WATER FROM A
DISTANCE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF INVOLVED IN
FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINELY DIVIDED DUST MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE
MIXTURE WITH AIR. NEVER DROP WATER OR LIQUIDS INTO MOLTEN SOLDER.
DO NOT PLUNGE DAMP OR WET SOLDER BARS/PIECES INTO MOLTEN SOLDER.

Spill Release Procedures:SOLDER IS SOLID/RECYCLABLE. VACUUMING IS
RECOMMENDED FOR ACCUMULATED METAL DUST FROM SAW/GRINDING
OPERATIONS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DRY STORAGE; AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. WET
OR MOIST INGOT(S) WILL PRESENT AN EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN SUBMERGED
IN MOLTEN SOLDER. ALWAYS PREHEAT INGOT BEFORE CHARGING INTO
FURNACE. AVOID FIRE RISK.
Other Precautions:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE MAINTAINED.
PERSONNEL SHOULD WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE SMOKING OR EATING FOOD AND
DRINK SHOULD NOT BE CONSUMED OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS USED. NOR
COSMETICS APPLIED IN AR EAS WHERE EXPOSURES EXIST.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED BREATHING APPARATUS TO
PREVENT EXPOSURE TO DUSTS AND FUMES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST, MECHANICAL, SPECIAL: CONFORM WITH YOUR
REGULATORY STATUTES.
Protective Gloves:FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS TO PREVENT BURNS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR WELDING GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:STANDARD PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED IN
SOLDERING (APPLICATION) OPERATIONS. CONFORM WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE,
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:PERSONNEL SHOULD WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE SMOKING
OR EATING FOOD AND DRINK SHOULD NOT BE CONSUMED OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS
USED, NOR COSMETICS APPLIED IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSURES EXIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NA1F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=182.8C, 361.F
Spec Gravity:.3178
Solubility in Water:0 (SOLID)
Appearance and Odor:SILVER METAL, ODORLESS/VARIOUS SHAPES AND SIZES.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL
AND OSHA REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Transport Information:NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION.

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING TOXIC
CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF EPCRA OF 1986:
37% LEAD (7439-92-1)