Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   TIN ANTIMONY ALLOY (PRODUCT CODE 30)
National Stock Number                    3439000888768
CAGE Code                                84311
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              90599
HAZ Code                                 C


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        GARDINER SOLDER CO DIV GARDINER METAL CO
Street                                   4820 S CAMPBELL AVE
City                                     CHICAGO
State                                    IL
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 60632-1494
Emergency Phone                          312-847-0100 OR 800-424-9300 CHEMTR
Information Phone                        312-847-0100

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               01MAY90
Date of Technical Review                 19FEB91
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BJPBP


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     QQ-S-571
Specification Type/Grade/Class           COMP SB5,FORM W,TY S
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1-L1
Appearance/Odor                          GREY SOLID, ODORLESS
Boiling Point                            2516F,1380C
Melting Point                            458F,237C
Vapor Pressure                           1 @1627F
Vapor Density                            N/R
Specific Gravity                         7.26
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         N/R
Solubility in Water                      NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/R
Chemical pH                              N/R
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/R
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/R
Extinguishing Media                      USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. LEAD AND OTHER HEAVY METAL FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED AT HIGH TEMPERATURES 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HIGH TEMPERATURES ABOVE 1000C (1832F)
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         LEAD OXIDE AND ANTIMONY OXIDE FUMES EVOLVED AS TEMPERATURES >1000F. BASE METAL FUMES ALSO EVOLVED 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT APPLICABLE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NOT ESTABLISHED


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE: WHILE IT IS POSSIBLE FOR LEAD TAKEN IN EXTREMELY LARGE DOSES TO CAUSE ENCEPHALOPATHY, A BRAIN CONDITION THAT CAN RESULT IN SEIZURES, COMA AND DEATH, EXPOSURES OF THIS MAGNITUDE ARE HIGHLY UNUSUAL. CHRONIC: MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BLOOD-FORMING, NERVOUS, URINARY AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NOT LISTED BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN. ARSENIC IS KNOWN TO BE CARCINOGENIC AND MAY BE PRESENT IN TRACE AMOUNTS 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 LOSS OF APPETITE, METALLIC TASTE IN THE MOUTH, ANXIETY, CONSTIPATION, NAUSEA, PALLOR, EXCESSIVE TIREDNESS, WEAKNESS, INSOMNIA, HEADACHE, NERVOUS IRRITABILITY, MUSCLE AND JOINT SORENESS, TREMORS, DIZZINESS, ABDOMINAL PAIN, JOINT PAIN/WEAKNESS, WEIGHT LOSS,LEAD LINE ON GUMS, MENTAL CONFUSION 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     DISEASES OF THE BLOOD-FORMING, NERVOUS, URINARY AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS. EXPOSURE TO LEAD MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO A DEVELOPING FETUS. WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE SHOULD AVOID EXPOSURE TO LEAD 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           IF A PERSON BREATHES IN A LARGE AMOUNT OF DUST OR FUMES, REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF LEAD HAS BEEN INGESTED, INDUCE VOMITING IF THE INDIVIDUAL IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF LEAD GETS IN EYES, FLUSH WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN. TREAT MOLTEN METAL BURNS AS ORDINARY BURN FIRST AID 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       CLEAN UP BY VACUUMING TO MINIMIZE DUST EXPOSURE. PROVIDE CLEAN UP EMPLOYEES WITH RESPIRATORS IF THE POSSIBILITY FOR EXPOSURE TO DUST OR FUMES EXISTS 
Neutralizing Agent                       NOT APPLICABLE
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. SCRAP DRIPPINGS AND DROSSES SHOULD BE KEPT IN A CLOSED CONTAINER AND RETURNED TO AN APPROPRIATE METAL RECYCLER 
Handling and Storage Precautions         CTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST. DO NOT SMOKE OR EXPOSE FOOD OR DRINK TO DUST. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. RE
Other Precautions                        REFER TO OSHA STANDARD 29CFR 1910.1025 FOR LEAD EXPOSURE CONTROL 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR LEAD, IF EXPOSURES EXCEED THE OSHA LIMIT. HEPA FILTERS MAY BE NEEDED FOR GENERAL VENTILATION 
Ventilation                              USE ENOUGH VENTILATION WHEN CUTTING OR GRINDING TO KEEP THE DUST AND FUMES FROM THE WORKERS BREATHING ZONE & BELOW PEL 
Protective Gloves                        LEATHER GLOVES
Eye Protection                           OSHA APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES 
Other Protective Equipment               SAFETY EYEWASH STATION
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATIED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          EXPOSURE TO LEAD IS REGULATED BY OSHA 1910.1025. USE FACE SHIELD IF THERE IS DANGER OF SPLASHING MOLTEN METAL. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF AT LEAST 200 FT/MIN OF AIR VELOCITY AND USE OF A LOCALIZED FUME HOOD OVER WORK AREA. DO NOT USE DRY SWEEPING OR COMPRESSED AIR CLEANING SYSTEMS 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       5
Unit of Measure                          LB


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          TIN
CAS Number                               7440315
NIOSH Number                             XP7320000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  94.0
OSHA PEL                                 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                2 MG/M3; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          (PBCPD) LEAD (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7439921
NIOSH Number                             OF7525000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.2
OSHA PEL                                 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025
ACGIH TLV                                0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          (SBCPD) ANTIMONY (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7440360
NIOSH Number                             CC4025000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  6.0
OSHA PEL                                 0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          (CDCPD) CADMIUM (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7440439
NIOSH Number                             EU9800000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  .001
OSHA PEL                                 SEE 1910.1027
ACGIH TLV                                0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             05
Ingredient Name                          (CUCPD) COPPER (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7440508
NIOSH Number                             GL5325000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.08
OSHA PEL                                 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV                                0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             06
Ingredient Name                          (ASCPD) ARSENIC (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7440382
NIOSH Number                             CG0525000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.05
OSHA PEL                                 0.5 MG/M3 (AS)
ACGIH TLV                                0.01,A1 MG/M3; 9394
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             07
Ingredient Name                          IRON
CAS Number                               7439896
NIOSH Number                             NO6925000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.08
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             08
Ingredient Name                          ALUMINUM (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7429905
NIOSH Number                             BD0330000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.03
OSHA PEL                                 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV                                10MG/M3 DUST; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             09
Ingredient Name                          (ZNCPD) ZINC (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7440666
NIOSH Number                             ZG8600000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.03
OSHA PEL                                 10 MG ZNO/M3
ACGIH TLV                                10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED