Casto-Tin #1
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Section I - IDENTIFICATION
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Eutectic Canada Inc.
428 Aimé-Vincent
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Québec
J7V 5V5
Emergency Telephone: (514) 695-7500
Product Name: Casto-Tin #1
AWS Standard Terminology: Soldering Alloy
WHMIS Classification: D2-B Other Toxic Effects
Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Not Applicable
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Section II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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Ingredient Range CAS Number Exposure Limit
wt% mg/m3
Tin, elemental 30-60 7440-31-5 2
Lead, elemental 30-60 7439-92-1 2
Zinc chloride 10-30 7646-85-7 1 (fume)
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Section III - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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The following data should only be used in the context of the Material Safety
Data Sheet.
Physical State: Paste
Specific Gravity: > 10
Appearance and Odour: Dark grey paste; heavy odour
Solubility(water @ 20 deg C): Moderate
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Section IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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Flammable: No
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Excessive heat may result in lead oxide
fumes.
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Section V - REACTIVITY
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Level of stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition: May produces toxic lead oxide fumes.
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Section VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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Route of Entry/Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, eye and skin contact.
Short and Long Term Effects: Fumes may contribute to eye, skin and respiratory
irritations. Fume residues are poisonous.
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Section VII - EMERGENCY FIRST AID
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Eyes and skin: rinse thoroughly with clear water.
Inhalation: Remove to well ventilated area. Obtain medical assistance if
necessary.
Ingestion: Fume residues contain lead and are poisonous. Obtain medical
assistance.
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Section VIII - PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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Personal protective equipment: Use CSA approved respirator for protection
against fumes in confined areas or where local exhaust or ventilation does not
keep exposure below the recommended exposure limit. Wear protective goggles and
chemical resistant gloves. Refer to CSA W117.2 - Safety in Welding and Cutting
- for further information.
Storage and handling: Keep in tightly closed glass or plastic containers. Do
not store near open flame.
Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled: Avoid skin or eye contact.
Absorb with an inert material.
Waste Disposal Method: Prevent waste from contaminating environment. Disposal
should be in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations.
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Section IX - PREPARATION OF MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Prepared by: Director of Product and Services
Contact number: (514) 695-7500
Date Prepared: 30/09/99
Date revised: 30/9/2013 Expiration Date: 30/9/2016
