Quality Through People and Technology
Grade 4 Babbit
| Section 01 | Identification |
| Info furnished by: | Amerway, Inc. 3701 Beale Avenue Altoona, PA 16601 |
| Date Effective: | 01-01-2008 |
| Emergency Phone: | 814-944-0200 |
| Chemtrec: | Lead Base Grade 4 Babbitt |
| Person to Contact : | Terry Buck |
| Section 02 | Constituents | |||
| Chem | CAS | %WT | Carcinogen | TLV/TWA |
| Lead | 7439-92-1 | 89-91 | NO | 0.5mg/cu m ACGIH 0.05mg/cu m OSHA (PEL) |
| Antimony | 7440-36-0 | 9-11 | NO | 0.5mg/cu ACGIH/OSHA |
| Section 03 | Physical Data |
| Melting Point | 576 Degrees depending on composition |
| Boiling Point | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure | Not volatile |
| Vapor Density (air is 1) | Not volatile |
| Solubility in Water | NIL |
| Appearance & Color | Gray colored metal |
| Density | 11.2 approx., depending on composition |
| Odor | None |
| %Volatile | NIL |
| ph | N/A |
| Evaporation Rate(nBuAc=1) | N/A |
| Section 04 | Fire & Explosion Hazard Data |
| Flash Point/Method Used | Not Flammable |
| Flammable Limits | N/A |
| Extinguishing Media | N/A |
| Fire-fighting equipment | If metal is present where there is a fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus in case of poisonous lead fumes |
| Special precautions | None |
| Section 05 | Reactivity Data |
| Stability: | Stable |
| Conditions to avoid | N/A |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | Will not occur |
| Conditions to avoid | N/A |
| Incompatibility: | Strong acids, oxidisers, reducing agents, halogens. |
| Hazardous Decomposition | |
| Products: | Lead fumes at high temperature (above 800 degrees F.). |
| Section 06 | Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures |
| Action to take for spill/leaks: | Allow to solidify and collect in sealed drums for disposal. |
| Disposal Method: | Return to supplier for reprocessing |
| Section 07 | Health Hazard Data |
| Eye: | Dust or fume will be irritant. |
| Skin Contact: | Not a route of entry into the body. |
| Skin Absorption: | Not a route of entry into the body. |
| Ingestion: | Ingestion of dust of fume must be avoided. Lead is toxic and cumulative, affecting the kidneys, reproductive system and nervous systems. Systems of chronic overexposure include anemia, insomnia, weakness, irritability, constipation and stomach pains. This product , when used for welding and similar applications, Produces chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq). |
| Inhalation: | Inhalation of dust and fumes must be avoided. Irritation of nose and bronchial tracts may occur as well as effects due to absorption of lead, etc. in blood stream. |
| Systemic & Other Effects: | UNK |
| Section 08 | First Aid Procedures |
| Eyes: | Flush with water for 15 minutes. |
| Skin: | Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. |
| Ingestion: | Induce vomiting if person is conscious. Get medical attention. |
| Inhalation: | Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention. |
| Note to Physician: | N/A |
| Section 09 | Special Handling Information |
| Ventilation: | If fume or dust is being generated, mechanical ventilation must be provided to maintain exposure level below TLV’S. |
| Respiratory | |
| Only required if TLV’s are exceeded. Use a NIOSH/MSHS approved respirator for toxic dust and/or fume. Note: See 29CFR1910.1025 Subpart (f) of OSHA’s Lead Standard. |
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| Eye Protection: | Wear safety glasses near hot metal. |
| Skin Protection: | Not normally needed but wash hands thoroughly. |
| Other: | N/A |
| Section 10 | Special Precautions & Additional Information |
| Storage | Store in dry conditions. |
| Handling | |
| Information: | Lead use in regulated under OSHA 29CFR 1910.1025. No food or drink should be allowed in areas where these products are handled. Personnel must wash thoroughly after handling the metal before drinking eating or smoking. |
| Section 11 | Transportation |
| Proper Shipping Name: | Not Required |
| UN Number | N/A |
| NA Number | N/A |
| Dot Exemption No.: | N/A |
| Hazard Classes: | N/A |
This information is given in good faith, but no warranty, express or implied, is made.