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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET				Acro Tin Powder
				Dry Form Powder

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
		Furnished by:	Grant Manufacturing & Alloying, Inc
			200-C Furnace Street
			Birdsboro, Pa 19508
		Effective Date:	01/31/02
		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
Tin	7440-31-5	50	no	2.0	2.0
Zinc Cloride	7646-85-7	45	no	NE	NE
Ammonium Cloride	12125-02-9	5	no	NE	NE



SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Melting Point		N/A
Boiling Point		N/A
Vapor Pressure		N/A
Vapor Density		N/A
Solubility in Water		<5
Apperance/Color		METALLIC gray
Specific Gravity, 68-77 F		>1
Odor		MILD
% Volatile		9
pH		n/ap
Evaporation Rate		<0.1
CAUTION: NEVER USE WATER AS AN EXTINGUSHING MEDIA IN AREAS NEAR MOLTEN METAL
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point		>150 F
Flammable Limits		N/E
Extinguishing Methods		Carbon Dioxide	Dry Chemical
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 and strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition		lead fumes at high temperatures (above 1000 F)

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

Disposal Method

SECTION 7: HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Eye	dust or fumes will be an irritant
Skin Contact	possible local irratation
Skin Absorption	None
Ingestion	Most of the solder paste will pass through the body unabsorbed. Lead is excreted in Bile.







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-1
Reactivity-0
Special Hazzard-W
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