ESSEX METAL ALLOY CO -- SOLDER -- 3439-01-283-8780 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SOLDER
MSDS Date:09/01/1986
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-283-8780
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ESSEX METAL ALLOY CO
Address:1000 BRIGHTON STREET
City:UNION
State:NJ
ZIP:07083-6805
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-688-9010
Emergency Phone Num:201-688-9010
CAGE:5S821
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ESSEX METAL ALLOY CO
Address:1000 BRIGHTON STREET
Box:City:UNION
State:NJ
ZIP:07083-6805
Country:US
Phone:201-688-9010
CAGE:5S821

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:LEAD  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MOLTEN SOLDER ALLOYS DO NOT PRODUCE
    SIGNIFICANT LEAD FUME BELOW 700F.  EXPOSURE TO HIGH LEVELS OF
    AIRBORNE OR INGESTED LEAD MAY PRODUCE SYMPTOMS OF ANEMIA,
    INSOMINIA, WEAKNESS, CONSTIPATION, NAUSEA &  ABDOMINAL PAIN.
    PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN KIDNEY & NERVOUS SYSTEM
    INVOLVEMENT. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD AVOID LEAD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A
    CARCINOGEN.
Effects 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, DIZZI NESS, AND ABDOMINAL PAIN. WHEN
    HEATED, FUMES MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
    SOLDER CAN CAUSE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DISEASES OF THE BLOOD-FORMING,
    NERVOUS, URINARY AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS. EXPOSURE TO LEAD MAY
    RESULT IN INJURY TO A DEVELOPING FETUS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IF A PERSON BREATHES IN A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUME, REMOVE FROM
    EXPOSURE. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN AND CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. IF LEAD HAS BEEN INGESTED, IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    NEVER  GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. FOR EYE
    CONTACT, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH COOL WATER AND OBTAIN MEDICAL AID.
    FOR SKIN BURNS, COOL WITH WATER AND OBTAIN MEDICAL AID.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
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 Hazard:IN EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURE FIRES, LEAD
    MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES. CONTACT WITH OXIDIZING MATERIALS AT HIGH
    TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE VIGOROUS REACTION.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SOLID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. IF IN MOLTEN STATE,
    ALLOW TO COOL AND SOLIDIFY AND THEN SCRAPE UP. METALLIC POWDER OR
    DUST SHOULD BE VACUUMED OR WET SWEPT USING A RESPIRATOR AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AIRBORN DUST CONCENTRATIONS TO A
    MINIMUM. AVOID BREATHING DUST OR FUMES. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
    DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK AREA.
Other Precautions:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES TO PREVENT
    ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST AND TO KEEP AIR BORNE DUST CONCENTRATIONS AT
    A MINIMUM. KEEP AREA CLEAN. REFER TO OSHA STD 29CFR 1910.1025 FOR
    REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTROL  OF EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO LEAD.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR LEAD, IF
    EXPOSURES EXCEED THE OSHA LIMIT.
Ventilation:USE FUME HOOD OVER WORK AREA WITH 200 FEET/MINUTE AIR
    VELOCITY INTO HOOD OPENING.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING.
    LAUNDER CONTAMINATIED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPOSURE TO LEAD IS REGULATED BY OSHA 1910.1025

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>1700F
Vapor Pres:NONE
Spec Gravity:>7.3
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SHINY GRAY SILVER WIRE SOLDER 0.125 IN DIA.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG ALKALI. MOLTEN METAL MAY
    REACT VIOLENTLY WITH WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES ABOVE THE MELTING POINT
    MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE MELTING POINT
    MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:SCRAP DRIPPINGS AND DROSSES SHOULD BE STORED IN
    A CLOSED CONTAINER AND RETURNED TO A LEAD RECYCLER. DISPOSE OF IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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