MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade Names and Synonyms Chemical Names and Synonyms Chemical Family
"E" Casting Alloy - Artistic Jewelry Tin Based Alloys SECTION I I - INGREDIENTS
Ingredient
Tin Lead Antimony Cadmium Arsenic Copper
C.A.S. Number 7440-31-5 7439-92-1 7440-36-0 7440-43-9 7440-38-2 7440-50-8
% W/W Min 86.00 9.50 0.12 0.30 0.00 0.00 Max 89.00 10.50 0.50 1.00 0.03 0.01
Exposure Limit 2.00 mg/m3 0.05 mg/m3 0.50 mg/m3 0.01 mg/m3 0.001 mg/m3 0.20 mg/m3
LD50 oral, rat 72 mg/kg (mouse) 790 mg/kg (rat) 15 mg/Kg (LDLo Man) 225 mg/kg (rat) 783 mg/kg (rat) 470 mg/kg (mouse)
SECTION I I I - PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point ( deg C ) Vapour Pressure ( mm Hg ) Vapour Density ( Air=1 ) Solubility in Water Appearance Odour Form WHMIS Classification Sn 2270, Pb 1740 deg C Sn 1 mm @ 1492 deg C 1 mm Hg 1610 deg C Nil Metallic Silver None Solid Spec Gravity % Volatile (by volume ) Evaporation Rate ( Ether = 1 ) pH
Melting Point ( deg C )
7.28
NP NP NP 231
D2-A
Shipping Name: UN Number: Class / Division: Packing Group:
TDG Information
NP - Not Pertinent: U - Unknown:
Not Regulated NP NP NP
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point ( deg C ) and Method Flammable Limits in Air ( Vol % ) Upper: Lower: Means of Extinction:
Powdered tin can be flammable.
NP NP
Class D - Dry Chemical, or Dry Sand
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SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD AND FIRST AID DATA
EFFECTS:
Ingestion
FIRST AID:
EFFECTS:
May cause headache, nausea, abdominal pains, fatigue, muscle/joint pain, kidney disjunction, wrist-drop. Give water or milk. If conscious, induce vomiting. Report suspect cases to a physician for blood testing. Molten melt could splash into eye. Flush with cool water for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical aid. May cause local irritation. Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water NP See "Ingestion", CNS damage (results in fatigue, tremors, hallucinations, convulsions, delirium), weight loss, sleep disturbance, tin oxide dust/fumes leads to pnumonicosis. See " Ingestion Effects " and " Inhalation Effects ". Possible anemia, central nervous system and kidney damage.
Eye Contact
FIRST AID:
EFFECTS:
Skin Contact
FIRST AID:
Skin Absorption
Inhalation Effects of Acute Exposure Effects of Chronic Exposure
Carcinogenicity: Mutagenicity:
IARC ( Yes ) No
Teratogenicity:
Yes
Reproductive Effects:
Yes
SECTION V I - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous Polymerization:
Stable - Yes
Water: Corrosive: Other:
Conditions to Avoid: No No No Acid: No Alkali: No
NP
Oxidizers: Reducers: Yes No
Toxic lead oxide/tin fumes will form at elevated temperature. Contact with sodium azide generates lead azide - a detonating compound.
May Occur May not Occur NO X Conditions to Avoid:
NP
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SECTION V I I - PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Collect in an appropriate container. ( For example a strong cardboard box. Wash hands and arms well after clean up is finished. Return to manufacturer, scrap dealer, or secondary lead smelter.
Waste Disposal Method:
Respiratory Protection: For prolonged exposure ( >4 hrs/day or 20 hrs/week) Use respirator effective against tin and lead fumes or dust depending on particular job. Essential if particular Local Exhaust: Special: TWA's are exceeded. Engineering Controls Mechanical ( General ): Other:
SCBA required when levels are unknown.
Protective Gloves:
Cotton or other cloth glove
Eye Protection:
Safety glasses, goggles, face shield if molten.
Other Protective Equipment:
Heat resistant leggings and gloves if pouring molten metal.
SECTION V I I I - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing:
Wash hands and arms well after handling and/or before eating or smoking. Adequate ventilation and respiratory protection should be provided when handling dross from solder bath. Special Precautions and Waste Disposal Methods: Do not dispose of into municipal garbage. Do not dispose of into sewers or any body of water. Do not dispose of in a landfill site.
SECTION IX - PREPARATION INFORMATION
Prepared By: Health, Safety and Environmental Department
8271 rue Lafrenaie ● St. Leonard, Quebec ● H1P 2B1 (514) 327-2011 Toll Free (800) 363-7110 Fax (514) 327-7810 After-Hours Emergency Contact Number: 1 (613) 966-6666
Date:
20-Sep-2005
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