SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification
Product identifier Solder-Safe 94/6 and 96/4 Lead-Free Solder
Other means of identification
SDS number WC009
Recommended use Solder.
Recommended restrictions None known.
Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information
Manufacturer/Supplier Worthington Cylinder Corporation
Address 200 Old Wilson Bridge Road
Columbus, OH 43085
United States
Email: cylinders@worthingtonindustries.com
Telephone Number: 866-928-2657
CHEMTREC - 24 HOURS:
Within US and Canada 800-424-9300
Outside US and Canada +1 703-741-5970 (collect calls accepted)

2. Hazard(s) identification
Physical hazards Not classified.

Health hazards Not classified.

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Label elements
Hazard symbol None.
Signal word None.
Hazard statement None.
Precautionary statement
Prevention Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
Response Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Store away from incompatible materials.
Disposal Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
Hazard(s) not otherwise Molten material will produce thermal burns.
classified (HNOC)

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixtures
Chemical name CAS number %
Tin 7440-31-5 90 - 99

Silver 7440-22-4 1 - 10

Composition comments All concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are in
percent by volume.

4. First-aid measures
Inhalation Immediately remove from further exposure. Get immediate medical assistance. For those
providing assistance, avoid exposure to yourself or others. Use adequate respiratory protection.
Give supplemental oxygen, if available. If breathing has stopped, assist ventilation with a
mechanical device or use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

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Skin contact Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. If skin
rash or an allergic skin reaction develops, get medical attention.
Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses. Get
medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion Immediately rinse mouth and drink a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to a victim who
is unconscious or is having convulsions. Only induce vomiting at the instruction of medical
personnel. Get medical attention immediately.
Most important Dust and fumes may irritate eyes, skin and upper respiratory tract. Contact with molten material
symptoms/effects, acute and may cause thermal burns.
delayed
Indication of immediate Treat symptomatically. Exposure may aggravate pre-existing respiratory disorders. Symptoms may
medical attention and special be delayed.
treatment needed
General information Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder.
Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use water or halogenated extinguishing media.
media
Specific hazards arising from Fire or high temperatures create: Metal oxides.
the chemical
Special protective equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
and precautions for firefighters
Fire fighting Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
equipment/instructions
General fire hazards Solid metal is not flammable; however, finely divided metallic dust or powder may form an
explosive mixture with air.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, Keep unnecessary personnel away. Avoid inhalation of dust from the spilled material. Wear
protective equipment and protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this SDS. Do not touch damaged containers or
emergency procedures spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.
Methods and materials for Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages
containment and cleaning up cannot be contained.

For a dry material spill, use a HEPA (high efficiency particle air) vacuum to collect material and
place in a sealable container for disposal. Avoid dust formation. Recover and recycle, if practical.
Keep out of water supplies and sewers.
Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not contaminate water.
If release occurs in the U.S. and is reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National
Response Center at (800)424-8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA).

7. Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (See Section 8). Keep formation of airborne dusts
to a minimum. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Avoid
inhalation of dust and fumes. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not get this material on
clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Avoid release to the environment.

Any surface that comes in contact with molten metal must be preheated or specially coated and
rust free. Inadvertent contaminants to product such as moisture, ice, snow, grease, or oil can
cause an explosion when charged to a molten metal bath or metal furnace (preheating metal will
remove moisture from product).
Conditions for safe storage, Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store in a closed
including any incompatibilities container away from incompatible materials. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from food,
drink and animal feedingstuffs.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure limits
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)

Components Type Value

Silver (CAS 7440-22-4) PEL 0.01 mg/m3
Tin (CAS 7440-31-5) PEL 2 mg/m3
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values

Components Type Value Form

Silver (CAS 7440-22-4) TWA 0.1 mg/m3 Dust and fume.
Tin (CAS 7440-31-5) TWA 2 mg/m3
US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Components Type Value Form

Silver (CAS 7440-22-4) TWA 0.01 mg/m3 Dust.
Tin (CAS 7440-31-5) TWA 2 mg/m3
Biological limit values No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).
Exposure guidelines No exposure standards allocated.
Appropriate engineering Provide adequate ventilation. Observe Occupational Exposure Limits and minimize the risk of
controls inhalation of dust. Keep melting/soldering temperatures as low as possible to minimize the
generation of fume. Shower, hand and eye washing facilities near the workplace are
recommended.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). Wear a face shield when working with molten
material.
Skin protection
Hand protection Wear protective gloves (i.e. latex, nitrile, neoprene).
Other Chemical resistant clothing is recommended.
Respiratory protection Use a respirator when local exhaust or ventilation is not adequate to keep exposures below the
OEL. In a confined space a supplied respirator may be required. Selection and use of respiratory
protective equipment should be in accordance with OSHA General Industry Standard 29 CFR
1910.134; or in Canada with CSA Standard Z94.4. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if
there is a risk of exposure to dust/fume at levels exceeding the exposure limits.
Thermal hazards Heat resistant/insulated gloves and clothing are recommended when working with molten material.
General hygiene Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material
considerations and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective
equipment to remove contaminants.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance Silver to silver-gray metallic metal.
Physical state Solid.
Form Wire.
Color Silver to gray.
Odor Odorless.
Odor threshold Not available.
pH Not available.
Melting point/freezing point 430 - 580 °F (221.11 - 304.44 °C)
Initial boiling point and boiling Not available.
range
Flash point Not available.
Evaporation rate Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas) Not available.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower Not available.
(%)

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 Flammability limit - upper Not available.
(%)
Explosive limit - lower (%) Not available.
Explosive limit - upper (%) Not available.
Vapor pressure Not available.
Vapor density Not available.
Relative density 7.5
Solubility(ies)
Solubility (water) Not soluble
Partition coefficient Not available.
(n-octanol/water)
Auto-ignition temperature Not available.
Decomposition temperature Not available.
Viscosity Not available.

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
Chemical stability Material is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
reactions
Conditions to avoid Contact with incompatible materials. Avoid molten metal contact with water.
Incompatible materials Chlorine. Turpentine. Magnesium. Acetylene Gas.
Hazardous decomposition Toxic metal oxides are emitted when heated above the melting point.
products

11. Toxicological information

Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation Elevated temperatures or mechanical action may form dust and fumes which may be irritating to
the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Lung damage and possible pulmonary edema can
result from dust exposure. Inhalation of fumes may cause a flu-like illness called metal fume
fever.
Skin contact Dust may irritate skin. Contact with molten material may cause thermal burns.
Eye contact Elevated temperatures or mechanical action may form dust and fumes which may be irritating to
the eyes.
Ingestion Ingestion of dusts generated during working operations may cause nausea and vomiting.
Symptoms related to the Elevated temperatures or mechanical action may form dust and fumes which may be irritating to
physical, chemical and the eye, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Contact with molten material may cause
toxicological characteristics thermal burns.
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity High concentrations of freshly formed fumes/dusts of metal oxides can produce symptoms of
metal fume fever. When heated, the vapors/fumes given off may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Overexposure of Tin can cause irritation of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and respiratory
system.
Skin corrosion/irritation Dust may irritate skin.
Serious eye damage/eye Elevated temperatures or mechanical action may form dust and fumes which may be irritating to
irritation the eye.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Respiratory sensitization No sensitizing effects known.
Skin sensitization No sensitizing effects known.
Germ cell mutagenicity No data available.
Carcinogenicity Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)
Not listed.
Reproductive toxicity No data available.

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Specific target organ toxicity - Not classified.
single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity - Not classified.
repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard Not relevant, due to the form of the product.
Chronic effects Prolonged and repeated overexposure to dust and fumes can lead to benign pneumoconiosis
(stannosis). Overexposure to Tin can result in benign pneumoconiosis (stannous). This form of
pneumoconiosis produces progressive x-ray changes of the lungs as long as exposure exists, but
there is no distinctive fibrosis, no evidence of disability and no special complicating factors.
Ingestion of silver may cause a permanently benign bluish gray discoloration to the skin (argyria).
Further information No other specific acute or chronic health impact noted.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity Alloys in massive forms present a limited hazard for the environment.
Persistence and degradability The product is not biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential No data available.
Mobility in soil Alloys in massive forms are not mobile in the environment.
Other adverse effects None expected.

13. Disposal considerations

Disposal instructions Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Local disposal regulations Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Hazardous waste code Product contains silver a hazardous waste constituent regulated under 40 CFR 261.24.
Waste from residues / unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Scrapped material should be sent for refining to
products recover precious metal content. Solid metal and alloys in the form of particles may be reactive. Its
hazardous characteristics, including fire and explosion, should be determined prior to disposal.
Contaminated packaging Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is
emptied.

14. Transport information

DOT
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IATA
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IMDG
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Transport in bulk according to Not applicable.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and
the IBC Code

15. Regulatory information

US federal regulations Under some use conditions, this material may be considered to be hazardous in accordance with
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.
All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.
TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D)
Not regulated.
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)
Not listed.
CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4)
Silver (CAS 7440-22-4) LISTED
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - No
Delayed Hazard - No
Fire Hazard - No
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance
Not listed.
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 SARA 311/312 Hazardous No
chemical
SARA 313 (TRI reporting)
Chemical name CAS number % by wt.
Silver 7440-22-4 1 - 10
Other federal regulations
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List
Not regulated.
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130)
Not regulated.
Safe Drinking Water Act Not regulated.
(SDWA)
US state regulations This product does not contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List
Silver (CAS 7440-22-4)
Tin (CAS 7440-31-5)
US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act
Silver (CAS 7440-22-4)
Tin (CAS 7440-31-5)
US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law
Silver (CAS 7440-22-4)
Tin (CAS 7440-31-5)
US. Rhode Island RTK
Silver (CAS 7440-22-4)
US. California Proposition 65
Not Listed.
International Inventories
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Yes
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No
China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) Yes
Europe European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Yes
Substances (EINECS)
Europe European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) No
Japan Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) No
Korea Existing Chemicals List (ECL) Yes
New Zealand New Zealand Inventory Yes
Philippines Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances Yes
(PICCS)
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
*A "Yes" indicates this product complies with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s).
A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing
country(s).

16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision

Issue date 28-May-2015
Revision date -
Version # 01
Further information HMIS® is a registered trade and service mark of the NPCA.
HMIS® ratings Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Physical hazard: 0

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NFPA ratings
0
1 0

References ACGIH
EPA: AQUIRE database
NLM: Hazardous Substances Data Base
US. IARC Monographs on Occupational Exposures to Chemical Agents
HSDB® - Hazardous Substances Data Bank
IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity
National Toxicology Program (NTP) Report on Carcinogens
ACGIH Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices
Disclaimer All information in this Material Safety Data Sheet is believed to be accurate and reliable. However,
no guarantee or warranty of any kind is made with regard to the accuracy of information or the
suitability of the recommendations contained herein. It is the user’s responsibility to assess the
safety and toxicity of this product under their own conditions of use and to comply with all
applicable laws and regulations.

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