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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Wood's metal
Catalog Numbers:
AC388550000, AC388551000, AC388555000
Synonyms:
None known.
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 7440-69-9 |
Bismuth |
50% | 231-177-4 |
| 7439-92-1 |
Lead |
25% | 231-100-4 |
| 7440-31-5 |
Tin |
12.5% | 231-141-8 |
| 7440-43-9 |
Cadmium |
12.5% | 231-152-8 |
| 76093-98-6 |
Wood's metal |
| unlisted |
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: grey metal solid.
Danger! Danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. May be fatal
if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Possible risks of irreversible
effects. May cause harm to the unborn child. Toxic to aquatic
organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment. Cancer hazard. Possible risk of impaired fertility.
Danger of cumulative effects.
Target Organs: Blood, kidneys, central nervous
system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, reproductive
system, skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the
skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May be fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
May cause cancer in humans. There is a danger of cumulative effects.
Possible risk of irreversible effects. Possible risk of harm to the
unborn child. May impair fertility.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme
diately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison
control center.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the
substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket
mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory
medical device.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 4; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate
personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
section). Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do
not let this chemical enter the environment.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on
skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a
chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a
chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
| Bismuth
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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| Lead
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0.05 mg/m3 TWA
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0.050 mg/m3 TWA 100 mg/m3 IDLH
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50 ?g/m3 TWA; 50 ?g/m3 TWA (as Pb); 30 ?g/m3 Action Level (as Pb. Poison - see 29 CFR 1910.10 25)
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| Tin
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2 mg/m3 TWA
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2 mg/m3 TWA 100 mg/m3 IDLH
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none listed
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| Cadmium
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0.01 mg/m3 TWA; 0.002 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction)
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9 mg/m3 IDLH (dust and fume)
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5 ?g/m3 TWA; 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume, applies to any operations or sectors for which the Cadmium standard is stayed or otherwise not in effect); 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (dust, applies to any operations or sectors
for which the Cadmium standard is stayed or otherwise not in effect); 0.3 mg/m3 Ceiling (fume, applies to any operations or sectors for which the Cadm ium standard is stayed or otherwise not in effect
); 0.6 mg/m3 Ceiling (dust, applies to any operations or sectors for which the Cadmium standard is stayed or otherwise not in effect); 2.5 ?g/m3 Action Level; 5 ?g/m3 TWA (Do not eat, drink or chew to
bacco or gum or apply cosmetics in regulated areas. Carcinogen - dust can cause lung and kidney disease. See 29 CFR 1910.1027)
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| Wood's metal
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Bismuth:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Lead:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Tin:
2 mg/m3 TWA
Cadmium:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Wood's metal:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: grey metal
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:70 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:Bi.Cd.Pb.Sn
Molecular Weight:647.28
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Tin/tin oxides, lead/lead oxides, bismuth oxide, toxic cadmium oxide
fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-69-9:
EB2600000
CAS# 7439-92-1:
OF7525000
CAS# 7440-31-5:
XP7320000
CAS# 7440-43-9:
EU9800000
CAS# 76093-98-6
unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7440-69-9:
Oral, mouse: LD50
= 10 gm/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 5000
mg/kg;
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CAS# 7439-92-1:
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CAS# 7440-31-5:
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CAS# 7440-43-9:
Inhalation,
rat: LC50 = 25 mg/m3/30M;
Oral,
mouse: LD50 = 890 mg/kg;
Oral,
rat: LD50 = 2330 mg/kg;
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CAS# 76093-98-6:
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7440-69-9:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7439-92-1:
- ACGIH:
A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans
- California:
carcinogen, initial date 10/1/92
- NTP:
Suspect carcinogen
- IARC:
Group 2A carcinogen
CAS# 7440-31-5:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7440-43-9:
- ACGIH:
A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
- California:
carcinogen, initial date 10/1/87
- NTP:
Known carcinogen
- IARC:
Group 1 carcinogen
CAS# 76093-98-6:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information found
Teratogenicity:
No information found
Reproductive Effects:
No information found
Mutagenicity:
No information found
Neurotoxicity:
No information found
Other Studies:
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
No data available.
No information available.
Environmental:
No information available.
Physical:
No information available.
Other:
Do not empty into drains.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
CADMIUM COMPOUND |
CADMIUM COMPOUND |
| Hazard Class: |
6.1 |
6.1 |
| UN Number: |
UN2570 |
UN2570 |
| Packing Group: |
II |
II |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7440-69-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7439-92-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7440-31-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7440-43-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 76093-98-6 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 7439-92-1: 10 lb final RQ (no reporting of releases of this hazardous substance is required
CAS# 7440-43-9: 10 lb final RQ (no reporting of releases of this hazardous substance is required
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7440-69-9: immediate, fire.
CAS # 7439-92-1: immediate, delayed.
CAS # 7440-43-9: immediate, delayed, fire.
Section 313
This material contains Lead (CAS#
7439-92-1, 25%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of
Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
This material contains Cadmium
(CAS# 7440-43-9, 12.5%),which is subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 7440-43-9 (listed as Cadmium compounds) is listed as a hazardous
air pollutant (HAP).
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
CAS# 7439-92-1 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean
Water Act.
CAS# 7440-43-9 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean
Water Act.
CAS# 7439-92-1 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water
Act.
CAS# 7440-43-9 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water
Act.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7440-69-9 is not present on
state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 7439-92-1 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
CAS# 7440-31-5 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
CAS# 7440-43-9 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
CAS# 76093-98-6 is not present on
state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop 65
WARNING: This product contains Lead, a chemical known to the state
of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains Lead, a chemical known to the state
of California to cause male reproductive toxicity.
WARNING: This product contains Cadmium, a chemical known to the
state of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains Cadmium, a chemical known to the
state of California to cause male reproductive toxicity.
WARNING: This product contains Lead, a chemical known to the state of
California to cause developmental reproductive toxicity.
California No Significant Risk Level:
CAS# 7439-92-1: 15 ?g/day NSRL (oral)
CAS# 7440-43-9: 0.05 ?g/day NSRL (inhalation)
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
T+ N
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 48/23/25 Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged
exposure through inhalation and if swallowed.
R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
R 62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 68 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
Safety Phrases:
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardou
s waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-69-9: No information available.
CAS# 7439-92-1: No information available.
CAS# 7440-31-5: No information available.
CAS# 7440-43-9: No information available.
CAS# 76093-98-6: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7440-69-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7439-92-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7440-31-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7440-43-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D1A, D2A.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7439-92-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7440-31-5 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7440-43-9 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
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Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 4/13/2006
Revision #1 Date: 8/09/2007
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
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