Product ID:UNI-4300
MSDS Date:08/01/1998
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-400-1972
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLNWN

UNIWELD PRODUCTS, INC

2850 RAVENSWOOD RD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33310
US

Emergency Phone: 954-584-2000

Info Phone: 954-584-2000

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 17941

UNIWELD PRODUCTS, INC

8427 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33310 US

Telephone: 954-584-2000

Cage: 17941

CADMIUM (CD)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

ZINC (ZN)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: CADMIUM:
FUME PRODUCES METAL FUME FEVER WHICH MAY RESULT IN SEVERE
TRACHEOBRONCHITIS, PNEUMONITUS, PULMONARY EDEMA. ACUTE INHALATION
EXPOSURE TO CD MAY CAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA (THROAT DRYNESS COUGH,
HEADACHE, VOMITING, CHEST PAINS, CHILLS AND POSSIBLY DEATH).
CADMIUM IS TRANSPORTED VIA BLOOD AND STORED IN LIVER AND KIDNEYS.
CAN CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE TO CADMIUM CAUSES AN
INCREASED INCIDENCE OF CANCER OF THE PROSTRATE IN MEN. ZINC:
EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF ZINC OXIDE FUMES MAY PRODUCE SYMPTOMS KNOWN
AS ?ZINC SHAKES? WHICH ARE FLU-LIKE AND USUALLY CAUSE D WHEN
INDIVIDUAL IS REMOVED FROM SOURCE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CADMIUM.
Effects of Overexposure:FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS (NAUSEA, CONSTIPATION,
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS)-SELF-LIMITING, USUALLY DISAPPEARS WITHIN 24
HOURS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

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

Extinguishing Media:CO2 OR DRY CHEMCIAL EXTINGUISHER. DO NOT USE WATER
ON MOLTEN METAL. LARGE FIRES MAY BE FLOODED WITH WATER FROM A
DISTANCE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH-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.
NOTE 1: ALLOYWS WHICH CONTAIN CADMIUM SHOULD NEVER BE HEATED TO
EXTREMES BEYOND MELTING RANGE.

Spill Release Procedures:SOLDER IS SOLID/RECYCLABLE. VACUMMING IS
RECOMMENDED FOR ACCUMULATED METAL DUST FROM SAW/GRIND OPERATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:DRY STORAGE; AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:WET MOIST INGOT(S) WILL PRESENT AN EXPLOSTION HAZARD
WHEN SUBMERGED IN MOLTEN SOLDER. AVOID FIRE RISKS: ALWAYS PREHEAT
INGOT BEFORE CHARGING INTO FURNACE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH-APPROVED BREATHING APPARATUS TO
PREVENT EXPOSURE TO DUST AND FUMES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES MECHANICAL YES SPECIAL: CONFORM WITH
YOUR REGULATORY STATUTES.
Protective Gloves:ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS TO
PREVENT BURNS.
Eye Protection:WEAR APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR WELDING GOGGLES,
APPROPRIATE TO YOUR PROCEDURE.
Other Protective Equipment:STANDARD PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED IN
SOLDERING (APPLICABLE) OPERATIONS. CONFORM WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE,
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
ABBREVIATION: N/A = NOT APPLICABLE. N/AV = NOT AVAILABLE. N/K =
UNKNOWN. N/P = NOT PROVIDED. N/R = NOT RELEVANT. N/D = NOT
DETERMINED. N/E = NOT ESTABLISHED.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT AVAILABLE
Melt/Freeze Pt:=265.C, 509.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Spec Gravity:NOT AVAILABLE
Solubility in Water:0 (SOLID)
Appearance and Odor:NOT PROVIDED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Toxicological Information:NOT PROVIDED

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.

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED

Transport Information:DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: PROPER SHIPPING
NAME: SOLDER WIRE- NOT REGULATED HAZARD CLASS: NAIF ID & PACKING
GROUP NUMBER: NAIF ERG GUIDE NUMBER: NAIF

SARA Title III Information:SARA TITLE III PROGRAM: CHEMICAL NAME CAS
NO. CONCENTRATION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING CADMIUM
7440-43-9 83 TOXIC CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS OF EPCRA OF 1986 AND 40 CF R 372 *THIS INFORMATION
MUST BE INCLUDED IN ALL MSDS THAT ARE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THIS MATERIAL
Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED