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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET				CERROBEND-500-7 (158)
				CAKES
				LOW MELT ALLOYS
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
		Furnished by:	Grant Manufacturing & Alloying, Inc
			200-C Furnace Street
			Birdsboro, Pa 19508
		Effective Date:	01/01/01
		Emergency Phone Number:	610-404-1380
		Person to Contact:	David Charest

SECTION 2: CONSTITIUENTS

CHEMICAL	CAS#	%WT	Carcinogen	OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT-8 HOUR TWA	ACGIH THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE - 8 HOUR LIMIT
BISMUTH	7440-69-9	50.00	no	N/A	N/A
LEAD	7439-92-1	26.70	yes	0.05 MG/M3	0.15/M3
TIN	7440-31-5	13.30	no	2MG/M3	2MG/M3
*CADMIUM*	7440-43-9	10.00	yes	0.005MG/M3	0.01MG/M3 TOTAL DUST PART.


SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Melting Point		158 F
Boiling Point		N/A
Vapor Pressure		N/A
Vapor Density		0.339 /LB CU IN
Solubility in Water		nil
Apperance/Color		METALLIC gray
Specific Gravity, 68-77 F		7-11 (approx), depending on alloy
Odor		none
% Volatile		nil
pH		n/ap
Evaporation Rate		n/ap
CAUTION: NEVER USE WATER AS AN EXTINGUSHING MEDIA IN AREAS NEAR MOLTEN METAL
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point		N/A
Flammable Limits		n/ap
Extinguishing Methods		n/ap
Fire Fighting Equipment		If metal is present where there is fire, wear self contained breathing device in case lead fumes.




SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability		stable
Conditions to Avoid		n/ap
Hazardous Polymerization		will not occur
Incompatibility		strong acids, reducing agents, halogens and oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition		lead fumes at high temperatures (above 750 F)

SECTION 6: SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Actions to take for spills		allow to solidify, collect and place in sealed drum

Disposal Method		Scrap alloy can be reclaimed for reuse. follow federal, state and local regs.

SECTION 7: HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Eye	dust or fumes will be an irritant
Skin Contact	not a route of entry to the body
Skin Absorption	not a route of entry to the body
Ingestion	Ingestion of lead dust or fumes must be avoided. Lead is toxic and cumulative, affecting the kidneys and nervous system. Symptons will include anemia, insomnia, weakness, irritability,constipation and stomach pains.Tin is not regarded as toxic, but excessive exposure can cause fever, nausea, diarrhea and stomach cramps.







Section 8: First Aid Procedures
Eyes:				Flush thoroughly with water and call a physician.
Skin:				Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Ingestion:				Induce vomiting if person is conscious. Call a physician.
Inhalation:				Remove to fresh air. Call a physician.
Note to Physician:

Section 9: Special Handling Information
Ventilation:				Required to maintain TLV's
Respiratory Protection:				Fume Mask required.
Eye Protection:				Wear protective goggles.
Skin Protection:				Use protective gloves when handling material.
Other:				N/A

Section 10: Special Procautions & Additional Information
Storage:				Store metal in clean dry area, away from heat and chemicals that might react with the material.

Section 11: Hazard Rating
Based on NFPA and NPCA Systems
Health-2
Flammability-0
Reactivity-0
Special Hazzard-W
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