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-LEAD-ANTIMONY ALLOY
National Stock Number                    3439002946191
CAGE Code                                56244
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              107015
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        GARDINER SOLDER CO DIV OF GARDINER METAL CO
Street                                   4820 S CAMPBELL AVE
City                                     CHICAGO
State                                    IL
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 60632-1416
Emergency Phone                          312-847-0100, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
Information Phone                        312-847-0100

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               01MAY90
Date of Technical Review                 19NOV91
Active Indicator                         Y
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BLHGV


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     QQ-S-571
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1-L1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          SILVER GRAY SOLID, ODORLESS
Boiling Point                            2516F,1380C
Melting Point                            361F,183C
Vapor Pressure                           N/R
Vapor Density                            N/R
Specific Gravity                         8.55
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         N/R
Solubility in Water                      INSOLUBLE
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 DRY CHEMICAL 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS METAL FUMES 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG ACIDS AND BASES 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         METAL OXIDE/METAL FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT APPLICABLE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      ORAL LD50 (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       SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING/BRAZING FUMES, GASES OR DUST MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, FEVER, DRYNESS AND/OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND EYES. SKIN SENSITIVITY MAY ALSO BE NOTED. ACUTE EXPOSURE FROM SOME TOXIC GASES MAY CAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA, ASPHYXIATION AND EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE CAN BE FATAL 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      YES
Symptoms of Overexposure                 IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE, THROAT, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING AND METALLIC TASTE IN THE MOUTH 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     DISEASE OF THE SKIN AND LUNG 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           REMOVE INDIVIDUAL FROM EXPOSURE AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. FOR METAL BURNS, EXPOSURE AREAS SHOULD BE COOLED WITH WATER, AND MEDICAL ATTENTION SOUGHT. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN AS NEEDED. GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       PICK UP METAL RODS. VACUUMING OF DUST IS RECOMMENDED. DRY SWEEPING MAY RESULT IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF AIRBORNE DUST 
Neutralizing Agent                       NOT APPLICABLE
Waste Disposal Method                    SCRAP OR WASTE SHOULD BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         ID ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OF DUST BY USING GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING. AV
Other Precautions                        AVOID INHALING FUMES OR DUST 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   A NIOSH/MSHS APPROVED LEAD DUST/FUME RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN WHERE APPLICABLE LIMITS MAY BE EXCEEDED 
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE 
Protective Gloves                        CANVAS, LEATHER OR HEAT RESISTANT 
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES WITH A FACE SHIELD 
Other Protective Equipment               WEAR FACE SHIELD AND IMPERVIOUS APRON WHEN SPLASHING OF MOLTEN METAL IS LIKELY 
Work Hygenic Practices                   GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE MAINTAINED, AND PERSONNEL SHOULD WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          FOOD AND DRINK SHOULD NOT BE CONSUMED OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS USED, NOR COSMETIC APPLIED IN AREAS WHERE METAL EXPOSURE ARE POSSIBLE 
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           SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING/BRAZING FUMES, GASES OR DUST MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, FEVER, DRYNESS AND/OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND EYES. SKIN SENSITIVITY MAY ALSO BE NOTED. ACUTE EXPOSURE FROM SOME TOXIC GASES MAY CAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA, ASPHYXIATION AND EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE CAN BE FATAL. AVOID ACCIDENTAL INGESTION BY USING GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING. FIRST AID: REMOVE INDIVIDUAL FROM EXPOSURE AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. FOR METAL BURNS, EXPOSURE AREAS SHOULD BE COOLED WITH WATER, AND MEDICAL ATTENTION SOUGHT. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP 


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 ( 5 -94.3 % )
CAS Number                               7439921
NIOSH Number                             OF7525000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  94.3
OSHA PEL                                 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025
ACGIH TLV                                0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          (SBCPD) ANTIMONY (SARA III) ( 0.2 - 2.2 )
CAS Number                               7440360
NIOSH Number                             CC4025000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  2.2
OSHA PEL                                 0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          TIN
CAS Number                               7440315
NIOSH Number                             XP7320000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  N/K
OSHA PEL                                 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                2 MG/M3; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED