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                    B
MSDS Number                              129312
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        KESTER SOLDER DIV,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               12DEC88
Date of Technical Review                 08APR93
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           WELDING SUPPLY & SVC CO INC
Vendor #1 CAGE                           6F776
Vendor #2 Name                           MEASUREMENTS GROUP INC
Vendor #2 CAGE                           88952
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BQGQX


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     QQ-S-571
Specification Type/Grade/Class           SN63BS
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          GRAY METALLIC BAR, WIRE, RIBBON, NO ODOR
Boiling Point                            >2372F,>130
Melting Point                            >2372F,>130
Vapor Pressure                           UNKNOWN
Vapor Density                            UNKNOWN
Specific Gravity                         10
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         UNKNOWN
Solubility in Water                      INSOLUBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              0
Chemical pH                              N/R
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Type                           R
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/A"
Upper Explosion Limit                    "N/A"
Extinguishing Media                      PRODUCT IS NON FLAMMABLE. EXTINGUISH FIRE WITH MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SOURCE OF FIRE 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         SOLDER ALLOYS CONTAINING A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF CADMIUM MAY MIT TOXIC FUMES IN A FIRE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           FLUX IN CORED SOLDER WIRE OR PASTE SOLDER MAY BURN IF SOLDERING IS DONE WITH A FLAME


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         NONE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NONE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 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       PRODUCT PRODUCES THERMAL BURNS ON CONTACT DURING THE SOLDERING OPERATION. INHALING FLUX FUMES MAY CAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA. CHRONIC INHALATION OF THE METAL FUMES ASSOCIATED WITH SOLDERING MAY CAUSE LEAD POISONING 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       YES
Carcinogenity: IARC                      YES
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             LEAD AND SOME LEAD COMPOUNDS ARE LISTED. SEE INDIVIDUAL REPORTS FOR DETAILS 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SYMPTOMS OF INGESTION AND INHALATION INCLUDE NAUSEA, HEADACHE, ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT, JOINT AND MUSCLE PAIN 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     SUPPLIER LEFT THIS FIELD BLANK. HMIS:PEOPLE WITH LEAD OVEREXPOSURE MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY THERMAL BURN. EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:NORMAL FIRST AID FOR THERMAL BURNS. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTED:AN UNLIKELY EXPOSURE. IF INGESTION OCCURS, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE. MONITOR BLOOD LEAD CONTENT 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       SUPPLIER SAID "N/A". HMIS:ALLOW TO COOL AND PICK OR SWEEP UP 
Neutralizing Agent                       NONE
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS. RECOVER METAL IF POSSIBLE, OR LANDFILL 
Handling and Storage Precautions         INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR. US
Other Precautions                        USE OF STRONG ACID FLUXES MAY RESULT IN THE EMISSION OF TOXIC FUMES DURING SOLDERING. ALLOYS CONTAINING CADMIUM MAY EMIT CADMIUM FUME DURING SOLDERING 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   METAL FUME AND DUST TYPE WHEN APPLICABLE
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRABLE, ESPECIALLY FOR FLUX FUMES 
Protective Gloves                        NOT REQUIRED
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment               NONE. HMIS: AS NEEDED TO PROTECT FROM THERMAL BURNS 
Work Hygenic Practices                   MFR: ? HMIS:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). CAGE CODE AND NSN IDENTIFIED BY THEM. THIS MSDS ENTERED AS P/N IND B AS IT IS CONSIDERABLY DIFFERENT FROM THE NEWER P/N IND A AND MAY BE OF INTEREST TO THE EARLIER USERS 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             NONE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


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                          TIN
CAS Number                               7440315
NIOSH Number                             XP7320000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  63
OSHA PEL                                 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                2 MG/M3; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          (SBCPD) ANTIMONY (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7440360
NIOSH Number                             CC4025000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.35
OSHA PEL                                 0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             03
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                        NOT ESTABLISHED