Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
Not available
Sn-Pb WS 483
Common Name Code
Validation Date 2004-12-16
Solder paste (Water Soluble)
Product type
Version number 4
FOR ALL ALLOYS (Sn-Pb) WS 483
Synonym
Industrial applications: Electronics industry. Soldering
Material Uses
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Emergency (North America): (800) 535-5053
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Manufacturer (International): (352) 323-3500
Section 2. Hazardous Components
CAS #
Name % by Weight Toxicity Data ( LC50/LD50, TLV)
TWA: 2 (mg/m 3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
1) Tin 7440-31-5 Variable
[1997] INHALATION Respirable.
TWA: 2 (mg/m 3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
[1994] INHALATION Respirable.
TWA: 0.05 (mg/m 3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
2) LEAD 7439-92-1 Variable
[1995] INHALATION
TWA: <0.1 (ppm) from NIOSH INHALATION
Respirable.
3) organic amine 102-60-3 1-5 ORAL (LD50): Acute: 3000 mg/kg [Rat].
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Solid. (Paste.)
Physical State and
Appearance
Emergency Overview WARNING!
Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. DO NOT
ingest. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid exposure during pregnancy. W ash thoroughly after
handling.
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes This product may be hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
Skin This product may be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer). Skin inflammation is
characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Inhalation Fumes and/or dusts produced by this product may be hazardous in case of inhalation.
Ingestion Fumes and/or dusts produced by this product may be hazardous in case of ingestion.
Fumes and/or dusts produced by this product may be hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health
This product may be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer), of eye contact (irritant).
Effects
Repeated exposure to toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in
Medical Conditions
Aggravated by Overexposure:one or many human organs.
Not available.
Overexposure
/Signs/Symptoms
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
Eye Contact
water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Prolonged and repeated contact with bare skin may cause irritation. Wash gently and thoroughly the
Skin Contact
contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap.
MOLTEN METAL can cause SEVERE BURNS! In case of BURNS: Rinse with water. Do not burst
Hazardous Skin Contact
blisters. Do not cover with greasy compound. Cover with a wet sterile gauze. Seek IMMEDIATE
medical attention.
Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek medical attention.
Hazardous Inhalation Fumes in high concentrations: May be harmful if inhaled. If the victim is not breathing, perform
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. never give
Ingestion
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt, or
waistband. Get medical attention immediately.
Not available.
Hazardous Ingestion
Not available.
Notes to Physician
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flammability of the Product Combustible. (organic medium)
Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...). Some metallic oxides.
Products of Combustion
Combustible in presence of open flames and sparks.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Non-explosive in presence of open flames and sparks, of shocks, of heat.
Explosion Hazards in
Presence of Various
Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. NO water jet.
and Instructions
Protective Clothing (Fire) Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Metallic part of product is nonflammable. The organic medium may burn if exposed to direct flame.
Special Remarks on Fire
Hazards
No additional remark.
Special Remarks on
Explosion Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
MOLTEN METAL: Let cool before picking up and returning to process or recycling. OTHER: Use
Small Spill and Leak
appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a container reserved to that effect.
Our data base contains no additional information in case of a large spill and/or a leak of the product.
Large Spill and Leak
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Wear suitable protective clothing. Use in a well ventilated area. When using do not eat, drink or
Handling
smoke. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. After handling, always wash hands thoroughly with soap
and water.
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. . Suspected carcinogenic, teratogenic or mutagenic
Storage
materials should be stored in a separate locked safety storage cabinet or room. Follow special
instructions on container and analysis reports for additional storage information.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne
Engineering Controls
levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use
ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection
Eyes Splash goggles.
Body Lab coat.
Respiratory Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate
respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Hands Gloves (disposable, vinyl).
Feet Not applicable.
* Note:Suggested protective clothing may not be adequate for a specific process. Consult a specialist before using.
No additional information
Personal Protection in Case
of a Large Spill
Exposure Limits
Product Name
1) (See section 2)
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Solid. (Paste.) Amine like.
Physical State and Odor
Appearance
Taste Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
Dark grey.
Color
Not applicable.
Chemical formula
Neutral. Specific Gravity Weighted average: 5-6 (Water = 1)
pH (1% Soln/Water)
Not available.
Acid Value (IPC TM-650,
2.3.13)
Not available.
Boiling/Condensation Point
Not available
Melting/Freezing Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Vapor Pressure Not available
Not available
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
not available
Evaporation Rate
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Not available.
VOC
350 to 1200 KcPs (see certificate for specific value)
Viscosity
The product is insoluble in water and oil.
LogKow
Non-ionic.
Ionicity (in Water)
Dispersion Properties Is not dispersed in hot water, diethyl ether, n-octanol, acetone.
See solubility in methanol.
Soluble in methanol.
Solubility
Very slightly soluble in cold water.
Insoluble in hot water, diethyl ether, n-octanol, acetone.
Physical Chemical Comments Not available.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Over melting point, toxic metallic oxides may be evolved. A small amount of organic fumes may also
Conditions of Instability
be evolved.
Incompatibility with Various Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Substances
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization
Corrosive to copper.
Corrosivity
No additional remark.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxic and Chronic Effects on Fumes and/or dusts produced by this product may be hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans This product may be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer), of eye contact (irritant).
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: [LEAD] - Classified A3 (Proven for animal) by ACGIH, 2B (Possible for
human) by IARC.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTSNot available.
:
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS [LEAD] - Classified 1 by European Union.
:
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: [LEAD] - Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female, Reproductive
system/toxin/male [PROVEN].
The product may be toxic to blood, kidneys, lungs, the nervous system, the reproductive system,
mucous membranes, spleen, brain, digestive system, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract,
skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated
exposure to toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or
many human organs.
No specific information is available in our data base regarding the toxicity to animals.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Chronic Repeated and prolonged exposition to tin oxide fumes may result in benigne pneumoconiosis
Effects on Humans (stannosis).
Special Remarks on Other MOLTEN METAL can cause severe BURNS! Fumes may irritate eyes and respiratory tract.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on Toxicity No additional remark.
to Animals
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Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Not available.
Biodegradable/OECD
Not available.
Mobility
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
The products of degradation are more toxic.
Toxicity of the Products of
Biodegradation
No additional information
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
Waste Information
regulations.
Not available.
Waste Stream
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not available.
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
Special Provisions for
Transport
Not controlled under IMDG.
IMO/IMDG Classification
Not available.
Marine Pollutant
Not controlled under ADR (Europe).
ADR/RID Classification
Not controlled under IATA.
ICAO/IATA Classification
Section 15. Regulatory Information
Class: Irritating substance
HCS Classification
Class: Sensitizing substance.
Class: Target organ effects.
Class: Reproductive toxins.
TSCA inventory: ALL COMPONENTS
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Tin; LEAD.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Tin: immediate health
hazard; LEAD: delayed health hazard.
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: LEAD: 0.1%
Clean water act (CWA) 307: Lead
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Clean water act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
State Regulations Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Tin; LEAD
Pennsylvania RTK: Tin: (generic environmental hazard); LEAD;
Florida: Tin; LEAD
Minnesota: Tin; LEAD
Michigan critical material: LEAD
Massachusetts RTK: Tin; LEAD;
New Jersey: Tin; LEAD;
New Jersey spill list: Tin
California prop. 65: This product contains LEAD for which the State of California has found to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm (male, female), which would require a warning under
the statute.
International Regulations
Not available.
EINECS
20/22- Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
DSCL (EEC)
36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin.
43- May cause sensitization by skin contact or by inhalation.
R50/53- Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
61- May cause harm to the unborn child.
62- Possible risk of impaired fertility.
Australia (NICNAS): ALL COMPONENTS
International Lists
Korea (TCCL): ALL COMPONENTS
Philippines (RA6969): ALL COMPONENTS
Section 16. Other Information
Hazardous Material *2 National Fire
Health
1 Fire Hazard
Information System Protection
1
Fire Hazard
2 0
(U.S.A.) Association (U.S.A.) Health Reactivity
0
Reactivity
Specific Hazard
E
Personal Protection
Label statements
BIRTH DEFECT HAZARD
HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED.
MAY CAUSE EYES AND SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGES.
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.
MAY BE HARMFUL TO ENVIRONMENT IF RELEASED IN LARGE AMOUNTS.
-ACGIH, Threshold Limit Values, 1994-1995. -Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 122, No. 2 Registration
References
SOR/88-64 31 December, 1987 Hazardous Products Act "Ingredient Disclosure List". -CFR29, OSHA's
Permissible Exposure Limits, revision July, 1993. -CFR29, part 1910.1200, Hazard Communication.
-CHEMTOX database -Components' manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet. -CRC Handbook of
chemistry and physics, 67 th edition, CRC Press inc., Boca Raton, Florida. -CSST (Comission de Sant茅 et
S茅curit茅 au Travail), document #RT-12: Classification of Certain Chemical Substances. -IATA, Dangerous
Goods Regulations, 37th edition (January 1, 1996) -NFPA, Fire Protection Guide to Chemical Hazards, 11th
edition. -NIOSH, Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, revision June 1994. Sigma-Alrich handbook of fine
chemicals, 1998 -TSCA (Toxic Substance Contral Act), Chemical Substance Inventory List, 1985.
-ALL COMPONENTS WITH SUSCEPTIBLE HAZARDS THAT ARE PRESENT IN A CONCENTRATION
Other Special
GREATER THAN 1 % (GREATER THAN 0.1 % FOR CARCINOGENS) HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED IN THIS
Considerations
SAFETY DOCUMENT.
Document
Modifications
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Validated by R. Richard on 2004-12-16. Verified by R. Richard.
Printed 2004-12-16.
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