** This information is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied is made.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

60% Tin, 40% Lead ALLOY

Page 1 of 3

ANODES, INGOT, BAR, WIRE

ASTM B32/QQS571

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION

Furnished by:

Grant Manufacturing & Alloying, Inc

200-C Furnace

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

TLV

TIN

7440-31-5

60.0

NO

2mg/cu m ACGIH

LEAD

7439-92-1

40.0

NO

0.15mg/cu ACGIH OSHA TWA 0.05mg

ANTIMONY

7440-36-0

0.50 MAX

NO

0.5mg/cu ACGIH/OSHA PEL

SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA

Melting Point

360-620 degrees

Boiling Point

n/ap

Vapor Pressure

not volatile

Vapor Density

not volatile

Solubility in Water

nil

Apperance/Color

silver to gray

Specific Gravity, 68-77 F

7-11 (approx), depending on alloy

Odor

none

% Volatile

nil

pH

n/ap

Evaporation Rate

n/ap

SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point

not flammable

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)

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

60% Tin, 40% Lead ALLOY

ANODES, INGOT, BAR, WIRE

ASTM B32/QQS571

SECTION 6: SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Actions to take for spills

allow to solidify, collect and place in sealed drum

Disposal Method

return to supplier

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.

Antimony is toxic and dust and fumes can cause nasal septal ulceration and stomach lining

irritation.