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Lead Free Solder
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
| 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: | 800-424-9300 |
| Product or Trade Name | Lead Free Solder |
| Person to Contact | Terry Buck |
| Section 02 | Constituents | |||
| Chem | CAS | %WT | Carcinogen | TLV/TWA |
| Tin | 7440-31-5 | 94-97% | NO | 2mg/cu m ACGIH 2mg/cu m (inorganic) OSHA 0.1mg/cu m (organic) OSHA |
| Silver | 7440-22-4 | <5% | NO | 0.1mg/cu m ACGIH/OSHA |
| Bismuth | 7440-69-9 | <5% | NO | Not Regulated ACGIH/OSHA |
| Copper | 7440-50-8 | <5% | NO | 0.1mg/cu m ACGIH/OSHA |
| Antimony | 7440-36-0 | <5% | NO | 0.5mg/cu m ACGIH/OSHA |
| Section 03 | Physical Data |
| Melting Point | 464 Degrees F. |
| Boiling Point | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure | Not volatile |
| Vapor Density (air is 1) | Not volatile |
| Solubility in Water | NIL |
| Appearance & Color | Silver, gray |
| Specific Gravity | 7.3 |
| 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 |
| 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, oxidizers, reducing agents, halogens. |
| Hazardous Decomposition | |
| Products: | Antimonial fumes at high temperatures |
| 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. Antimony is toxic and dust or fume can cause nasal septal ulceration and stomach lining irritation Tin is not regarded as toxic but excessive exposure can cause fever, nausea, stomach cramps or diarrhea. Inhalation of dust and fumes must be avoided. 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). |
| Systemic & Other Effects: | Unknown |
| 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 conscience. 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 | |
| Protection: | Only required if TLV’s are exceeded. Use a NIOSH/MSHS approved respirator for toxic dust and/or fume. |
| Eye Protection: | Wear safety glasses near hot metal. |
| Skin Protection: | Not normally needed. |
| Other: | N/A |
| Section 10 | Special Precautions & Additional Information |
| Storage | Store in dry conditions. |
| Handling | |
| Information: | 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.