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-SILVER-BISMUTH-COPPER ALLOY
National Stock Number                    3439009024202
CAGE Code                                56406
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              186169
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        R & D METALS AND CHEMICALS, INC
Street                                   201-C PERIMETER PARK
City                                     KNOXVILLE
State                                    TN
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 37922
Emergency Phone                          800-424-9300
Information Phone                        800-645-7476 FAX 423-531-2044

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               06JAN96
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     NR
Specification Type/Grade/Class           NR
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          SILVER, GRAY OR LIGHT BROWN METAL 
Boiling Point                            NR
Melting Point                            620
Vapor Pressure                           NOT VOLATI
Vapor Density                            NOT VOLATI
Specific Gravity                         11
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         NR
Solubility in Water                      NIL
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NIL
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       S


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    NR
Upper Explosion Limit                    NR
Extinguishing Media                      NA
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         STRONG ACIDS, EXICISERS, REDUCING AGENTS, HALOGENS 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products         LEAD FUMES AT HIGH TEMPERATURES (ABOVE 500 DEGREES F)
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


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       EYE]DUST OR FUMES WILL BE AN IRRITANT [SKIN] NOT A ROUTE OF ENTRY [INGEST] DUST OR FUMES MUST BE AVOIDED. LEAD IS TOXIC AND CUMULATIVE, AFFECTING THE KIDNEYS, REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM AND NERVOUS SYSTEM 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 [INGEST]CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE INCLUDE ANEMIA, INSOMNIA, WEAKNESS, IRRITABILITY, CONSTIPATION, AND STOMACH PAINS. ANTIMONY IS TOXIC AND DUST OR FUMES CAN CAUSE NASAL SEPTAL ULCERATION AND STOMACH LINING IRRITATION. TIN IS NOT CONSIDERED TOXIC BUT EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE FEVER, NAUSEA, STOMACH CRAMPS OR DIARRHEA. ALLOYED SILVER IS UNLIKELY TO BE HAZARDOUS. IRRATATION OF NOSE AND BRONCHIAL TRACTS MAY OCCUR AS WELL AS EFFECTS DUE TO ABSORPTION OF LEAD, ETC. IN BLOOD STREAM 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYE]FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN [SKIN] WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP/WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. [INGEST]INDUCE VOMITING IF PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION [INHAL]REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       ALLOW TO SOLIDIFY AND COLLECT IN SEALED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. RETURN TO SUPPLIER FO REPROCESSING 
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    RETURN TO SUPPLIER FOR REPROCESSING
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE IN DRY CONDITIONS. LEAD USE IS REGULATED UNDER OSHA 29CPR 1910.1023
Other Precautions                        NR


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   ONLY REQUIRED IF TLV'S ARE EXCEEDED. USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR TOXIC DUST AND OR FUMES 
Ventilation                              IF FUMES OR DUST IS BEING GENERATED, MECHANICAL VENTILATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW TLV'S 
Protective Gloves                        NORMALLY NOT NEEDED
Eye Protection                           WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment               NR
Work Hygenic Practices                   NO FOOD OR DRINK IN AREAS WHERE MATERIAL IS HANDLED. PERSONNEL MUST WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           TARGET ORGANS: (LEAD) KIDNEY, REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       2
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 (0-100%)
CAS Number                               7439921
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100
OSHA PEL                                 0.05MG/CU
ACGIH TLV                                0.5 MG/CU
Recommended Limit                        NR
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          TIN (0-100)
CAS Number                               7440315
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100
OSHA PEL                                 2MG/CU (INORGANIC)
ACGIH TLV                                2MG/CU
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          (SBCPD) ANTIMONY (0-15)
CAS Number                               7440360
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  15
OSHA PEL                                 0.5MG/CU
ACGIH TLV                                0.5MG/CU
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          (AGCPD) SILVER (0-10)
CAS Number                               7440224
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  10
OSHA PEL                                 0.01MG/CU
ACGIH TLV                                0.1MG/CU
Ingredient #                             05
Ingredient Name                          BISMUTH (0-60)
CAS Number                               7440699
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  60
OSHA PEL                                 NO
ACGIH TLV                                NO
Ingredient #                             06
Ingredient Name                          (CUCPD) COPPER (0-4)
CAS Number                               7440508
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  4
OSHA PEL                                 NR
ACGIH TLV                                0.2MG/CU