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                   SN 63 SOLDER
National Stock Number                    3439010199100
CAGE Code                                75297
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              182229
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        KESTER SOLDER COMPANY DIV OF LITTON SYSTEMS INC
Street                                   515 E TOUHY
City                                     DES PLAINES
State                                    IL
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 60018-2675
Emergency Phone                          708-297-1600
Information Phone                        708-297-1600

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               08APR93
Date of Technical Review                 28JUL92
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 CAGE                           75297


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     NOT APPLICABLE
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1
NRC License Number                       NOT APPLICABLE
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          SILVER-GRAY METAL IN BAR, WIRE, RIBBON, NO ODOR
Boiling Point                            >2374F
Melting Point                            >2374F
Vapor Pressure                           N/A
Vapor Density                            N/A
Specific Gravity                         1
Decomposition Temperature                N/A
Evaporation Rate                         N/A
Solubility in Water                      INSOLUBLE
Chemical pH                              N/A
Corrosion Rate                           N/A
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       S


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/A
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/A
Extinguishing Media                      USE AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN CASE OF TOXIC LEAD FUMES 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           FLUX IN CORED SOLDER MAY IGNITE WHEN THE SOLDER MELTS IN A FIRE 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZERS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         N/A
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT APPLICABLE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      UNKNOWN


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       THERMAL BURNS OF CONTACT DURING THE SOLDERING OPERATIONS. INHALEING FLUX FLUMES MAY CASUE PULMONARY EDEMA. CHRONIC INHALATION OF METAL FUMES DURING SOLDERING MAY CAUSE LEAD POISONING 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NOT APPLICABLE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 NAUSEA, HEADACHE, ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT, JOINT AND MUSCLE PAIN 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PEOPLE W/LEAD POISONING MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES- FOR BURNS FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH COOL WATER. SKIN- FOR BURNS FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH COOL WATER. INHALAION- REMOVE PERSON FROM EXPOSURE TO FUMES. INGESTION- IF THOUGHT TO BE OVEREXPOSED, THE PERSON SHOULD HAVE A BLOOD LEAD ANALYSIS DONE 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       MELTED SOLDER WILL SOLIDIFY ON COOLING AND CAN BE SCRAPED UP. USE CAUTION TO AVOID BREATHING FUMES IF A GAS TORCH IS USED TO CUT UP LARGE PIECES 
Neutralizing Agent                       NONE
Waste Disposal Method                    SOLDER CAN BE RECLAIMED 
Handling and Storage Precautions         STOR AWAY FROM SOURCES OF SULFUR. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING SOLDER CONTAINING LEAD. AVOID BREATHING FUMES DURING SOLDERING 
Other Precautions                        USE OF STRONG ACID FLUXES MAY RESULT IN THE EMISSION OF TOXIC FUMES DURING SOLDERING. ALLOYS CONTAINERS CADIUM MAY EMIT CARDIUM FUME DURING SOLDERING 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USUALLY NOT REQUIRED. WHEN VENTILATION IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO REMOVE FUMES FROM THE BREATHING ZONE, A CARTRIDGE TYPE RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN 
Ventilation                              PROVIDE ADEQUATE EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS 
Protective Gloves                        NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED 
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment               AS NEEDED TO PROTECT FROM THERMAL BURNS 
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NONE
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           MAY CAUSE LEAD POISONING, THERMAL BURNS, ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT, JOINT & MUSCLE PAIN 


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
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                          (PBCPD) LEAD (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7439921
NIOSH Number                             OF7525000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  36.65
OSHA PEL                                 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025
ACGIH TLV                                0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          TIN
CAS Number                               7440315
NIOSH Number                             XP7320000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  63
OSHA PEL                                 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                2 MG/M3; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED