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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Tin-Base Babbitt Metals

ANODES, INGOT, BAR, WIRE

ASTM  Specifications, Gr1, Gr2 & Gr3

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: CONSTITUENTS

%WT

CARCINOGEN

TLV

CHEMICAL

CAS#

1

2

3

TIN

7440-31-5

91.0

NO

2mg/cu m ACGIH

LEAD

7439-92-1

0.35

NO

0.15mg/cu ACGIH OSHA TWA 0.05mg

ANTIMONY

7440-36-0

4.5

NO

0.5mg/cu ACGIH/OSHA PEL

Copper

4.5

NO

0.1mg/cu m dust & mist OSHA

SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA

Melting Point

700 F-Gr1, 669 F-Gr2, 792 F-Gr3

Boiling Point

n/ap

Vapor Pressure

not volatile

Vapor Density

not volatile

Solubility in Water

nil

Appearance/Color

Gold Tinged to White Metal

Specific Gravity, 68-77 F

7.34 Gr1, 7.39 Gr2 & 7.46 Gr3

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

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)

Warning Do Not Allow Water to come in Contact with the Molten Babbitt Metal

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.