MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ____ CODE M/L 043
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CODE M/L 043
This Material Safety Data Sheet complies with OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200 and the
Hazardous Products Act of the Canada Labour Code
PRODUCT: Dutch Boy Lead Free Acid Core Wire Solder
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NFPA/HMIS HAZARD CODES: HEALTH: 1/1 FIRE: 0/0 REACTIVITY: 0/0 SPECIAL: NA
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0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
SECTION I
MANUFACTURERS NAME: Taracorp/IMACO, Inc. INFORMATION PHONE: 336-777-8600
1690 Lowery Street EMERGENCY PHONE: 800-424-9300
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 TRANSPORTATION/CHEMTREC)
PREPARATION DATE: JULY 1992
SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT CAS NO.
US-NIOSH US US OSHA ACGIH APPROX. WT.
OSHA
RTECS 8-HR PEL 8-HR TLV VOLUMN PERCENT
NO. 8-HR
AL PERCENT 2
1
SOLDER COMPONENTS 97.0
Tin 7440-31-5 XP7320000 NE 2.0mg/mg32.0mg/mg3 Balance
Copper 7440-50-8 Dust GL5325000 NE 1.0mg/mg31.0mg/mg3 4.95
Fume 0.1mg/m3 0.1mg/m3
Selenium 7782-49-2 VS7700000 NE 0.2mg/m3 0.2mg/m3 0.05
CORECOMPONENTS 3.0 (3)
Urea 57-13-6 NK NE NE NE 2.6
NOTES: 1-Product volume formulation is relatively constant.
2-Product weight formulation is to customer specification and appears on product packaging or packing slip.
3-Remaining constituents, by volume, are inert or constitute less than the declaratory reporting threshold.
NE=NONE ESTABLISHED AL=ACTION LEVEL PEL=PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT TLV=THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE & ODOR (AT NORMAL CONDITIONS) :Solder is solid- Silver to silver-gray metallic
metal-No odor: Contains core of white powder. SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1) :7.4
MELTING POINT RANGE (DEGREES F) :210-214
BOILING POINT (DEGREES C) :No information Available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER :Insoluble
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1) :Not applicable
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VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) :Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg) :Not applicable
PH :Not applicable
SECTION IV EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT :Non-Flammable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS :Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA :No specific agents available
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES :If involved in fire, use full protective clothing and
NIOSHA/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus operated in a
positive-pressure mode.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS :The solid metal form is not a fire hazard. However, dust
generated from processing operations may present a moderate fire or explosion hazard.
SECTION V REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY :Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID :Not Applicable
INCOMPATIBILTY :Chlorine, Turpentine, Magnesium, Acetylene Gas. Never mix
molten metal with water.-it will explode.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS :At temperatures above the melting point metal oxide
fumes may be evolved.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION :Will not occur.
SECTION VI HEALTH HAZARD DATA
NOTE: Exposure to the solid form of this product presents few health hazards in itself. However, normal handling or processing of this material may result in the
generation of tin and copper dusts and/or fumes, which may present a health hazard.
ROUTES OF ENTRY :Inhalation of dust/fume & ingestion of dust.
SYMPTOMS & EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE :Chronic (prolonged) overexposure to tin can result in benign pneumoconiosis (stannois). This form of
pneumoconiosis produces progressive x-ray changes of the lungs as long as exposure exists, but there is no distinctive fibrosis, no evidence of disability and no
special complicating factors. Acute (severe short-term) overexposure to tin can cause irritation of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory system.
Acute overexposure to tin can cause irritation of the eyes, skin mucous membranes and respiratory system. Acute overexposure to Copper dusts or fumes can
cause metal fume fever with flu-like symptoms such as sweet metal taste, dry throat, coughing, fever and chills, tight chest, dyspnea, headache, blurred vision,
back pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue. Symptoms usually disappear within 24 hours. Copper may cause skin and hair discoloration. Inhalation of copper dusts may
cause changes in the gums and mucous lining of the mouth which is generally attributable to localized tissue effect rather than general toxicity. Acute overexposure
to the core contents is characterized by the following symptoms: irritation to skin and eyes, which disappears when exposure stops.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS POSSIBLE
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE Pre-existing conditions of the lungs. Wilson's Disease (Genetic Trait)
CARCINOGENITY :Not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, OSHA, ACGIH
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In industrial/commercial processing operations, pre-employment medical
evaluations are recommended for large users of this product. Attention should be directed to skin, eyes,
respiratory tract pulmonary function and neurological health.
Periodic medical examinations should be repeated on an annual basis for those employees exposed to potentially hazardous levels of this product.
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES SKIN: Normal hygiene procedures - wash with soap and
water . If rash develops get medical attention.
EYES:Flush well with running water to remove
particulate. If irritation persists get medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove from exposure. Obtain medical
attention. If breathing has stopped, iniate artificial
resuscitation.
INGESTION: Give water; induce vomiting in a conscious
individual; obtain medical attention.
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SECTION VII PROTECTION MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION :Respiratory protection is required where airborne exposures exceed US-OSHA/ACGIH permissible air concentrations.
Respirator selection shall be made in accordance with the US OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, 29CFR 1910.134.
VENTILATION :Ventilation, as described in "Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practice", by the American Conference
of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, is recommended to maintain exposure levels below the permissible exposure limits (PEL's) or threshold limit values (TLV's)
specified by US-OSHA or other local or state regulations.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES :Recommended for prolonged contact/heat. Required above the lead PEL.
EYE PROTECTION :Safety glasses or goggles are recommended where the possibility exists of getting dust particles in
the eyes.
Safety glasses with faceshield are recommended around molten metal.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT : Safety equipment should be worn as appropriate for the work
environment.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES :Do not permit eating, drinking, or the use of cosmetics or tobacco products while handling or processing material or in solder
work areas. Practice good oral hygiene procedures. Wash hands and face thoroughly before eating, drinking, applying cosmetics or using tobacco products.Avoid
inhalation and ingestion of product, and activities which generate dust or fume. Keep melting/soldering temperatures as low as possible to minimize the generation
of fume.
SECTION VIII PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING & USE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN
IN HANDLING & STORING :Practice good housekeeping procedures to prevent dust accumulations. Keep material dry.
Avoid storage near incompatible materials (See Section V). Keep product away from children and their environment.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS :Special attention is drawn to the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Lead Standard
(1910.1025) and Respirator Standard (1910.134) should airborne exposures exceed the U.S. OSHA (PEL). Inadvertent
contaminants to product such as moisture , ice, snow, grease or oil can cause an explosion
when charged to a molten metal bath or melting furnace (Preheating metal will
remove moisture from product).
SECTION IX SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES :1)Material in dust form-minimize exposure. Clean up using dustless methods (i.e. Vacuum). Do not use compressed air.
2)Place in closed labeled containers for recycling or disposal. 3)Keep out of waterways.
NOTE: Cleanup personnel should wear protective clothing and respiratory protection where significant dust/fume exposure exists.
OTHER PROCEDURES : We recommend that the purchaser establish a spill prevention, control and counter measure plan. This plan should include
procedures for proper storage as well as clean-up of spills or leaks. The procedures should conform to safe practices and provide for proper recovery and/or
disposal. Depending on the quantity spilled, notification to the U.S. National Response Center (800-424-8802) may be required in case of hazardous substances.
(See USEPA and USDOT regulations:also various state and local regulations.)
WATER DISPOSAL METHODS :May have value on a recycled basis. If disposed of, dispose of in a permitted disposal site in accordance with all federal, state
and local disposal or discharge regulations. Under the U.S. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), it is the responsibility of the user of the product to
determine, at the time of disposal, whether the product falls under the RCRA as a hazardous waste. This is because product uses, transformations, synthesis,
mixtures, etc. may cause the resulting end-product to be classified as hazardous.
SECTION X UNITED STATES SARA TITLE III INFORMATION
This product/mixture contains the following toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of title III of the U.S. Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372. The percent by weight of each toxic chemical and its associated chemical abstract system (CAS)
number are to found in Section II of this Material Safety Data Sheet.
CHEMICAL NAME EHS RQ (LBS) EHS TPQ (LBS) SEC.313 313 CATEGORY 311/312 CATEGORY
*1 *2 *3 *4 *5
Copper Not Applicable Not Applicable YES Copper H-1
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*1= Reportable quantity of extremely hazardous substance, Section 302.
*2= Threshold planning quantity, extremely hazardous substance, Section 302.
*3= Toxic chemical list, Section 313
*4= Chemical category as required by Section 313 (40 CFR 372.42). Subject to annual release reporting requirements.
*5= Hazard category for SARA Section 311/312 reporting:
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Health H-1=Immediate (ACUTE) Health Hazard Physical P-3= Fire Hazard
H-2=Delayed (CHRONIC) Health Hazard P-4= Sudden Release of
Pressure Hazard
P-5= Reactive Hazard
SECTION XI UNITED STATES CERCLA SECTION 103 INFORMATON
This product/mixture contains the following chemicals subject to the release reporting of Section 302.
CHEMICAL NAME RQ (LBS)
(*1)
Copper 5000
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*1= Reportable quantity (RQ) under CERCLA Section 302. Spills to the environment exceeding the reportable quantity in any 24 hour period must be reported to
the U.S. National Response Center (800) 424-8802. No reporting of releases of the hazardous substance(s) is required if the diameter of the pieces of the solid
metal(s) released is equal to or exceeds 100 micrometers (0.004 inches).
SECTION XII USDOT TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION (172.101)
DOT SHIPPING NAME :This product is not regulated by the USDOT as shipped.
HAZARD CLASS :NOT APPLICABLE
UN/ID NO. :NOT APPLICABLE
DOT LABELS(S) :NOT APPLICABLE
SECTION XIII ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
United States -State Hazardous Substance Lists: Tin and Copper appear on the state hazardous substance lists of MA and NJ.
Canada- HOA WHMIS List: Copper appears on the Canadian HPA WHMIS Chemical List.
This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered solely for your information, consideration and investigation. Taracorp/IMACO, Inc. provides no warranties, either express
or implied, and assumes no responsibilities for the accuracy or completeness of the data contained in this document. The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet
relates only to this product and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process.
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