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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET					Antimony Slab
					Antimony Shot

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
		Furnished by:	Grant Manufacturing & Alloying, Inc
			200-C Furnace Street
			Birdsboro, Pa 19508
		Effective Date:	01/01/2002
		Emergency Phone Number:	610-404-1380
		Person to Contact:	David Charest

SECTION 2: CONSTITIUENTS
		%WT			TLV
CHEMICAL	CAS#
ANTIMONY	7440-36-0	100			0.5mg/cu ACGIH/OSHA PEL

SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Melting Point		1167 F
Boiling Point		2888 F
Vapor Pressure		not volatile
Vapor Density		not volatile
Solubility in Water		nil
Apperance/Color		Grey to greyish blue
Specific Gravity, 68-77 F		6.69
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		Extinquish surrounding fire with appropriate tools.
Fire Fighting Equipment		If metal is present where there is fire, wear self contained breathing device in case of fumes. Do not apply water to molten metal a explosive popping will occur sending molten metal flying.


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		Stable



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET					Antimony Slab
					Antimony Shot

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	Prolonged Contact may cause Dermatitis
Skin Absorption	Prolonged Contact may cause Dermatitis
Ingestion	Antimony is toxic and dust and fumes can cause nasal septal ulceration and stomach lining irritation.
Chronic Exposure	Kidney damage and Liver Damage
Section 8: First Aid Procedures
Eyes:				Flush thoroughly with water and call a physician.
Skin:				Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Ingestion:				Give person water to drink and call a physician.
Inhalation:				Remove to fresh air. Call a physician.
Note to Physician:				Check for effects of antimony

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-3 Poison
Flammability-1 Slight
Reactivity-2 Moderate
Special Hazzard-N/A
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