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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET					Tin-Base Babbitt Metals
					ANODES, INGOT, BAR, WIRE

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION					GRADE 2 NICKEL BABBITT
		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
		%WT			CARCINOGEN	TLV
CHEMICAL	CAS#	GR2NI
TIN	7440-31-5	88.5			NO	2mg/cu m ACGIH
LEAD	7439-92-1	Max. 0.35			NO	0.15mg/cu ACGIH OSHA TWA 0.05mg
ANTIMONY	7440-36-0	7.5			NO	0.5mg/cu ACGIH/OSHA PEL
Copper	7440-50-8	3.5			NO	0.2mg/cu m ACGIH0.1mg/cu m dust & mist OSHA
*Nickel*	7440-02-0	0.35			YES

SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Melting Point		GR2NI =792 F
Boiling Point		n/ap
Vapor Pressure		not volatile
Vapor Density		not volatile
Solubility in Water		nil
Apperance/Color		Gold Tinged to White Metal
Specific Gravity, 68-77 F		7.39 Gr2
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
Warning Do Not Allow Water to come in Contact with the Molten Babbitt Metal Hot Babbitt Metal will explode!
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					Tin-Base Babbitt Metals
					ANODES, INGOT, BAR, WIRE
					ASTM Specifications
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.

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:				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-1
Flammability-0
Reactivity-0
Special Hazzard-W
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