MSDS 82106

Cookson Electronics                     Alpha Metals
A Division of Cookson Group plc         600 Route 440
Revised     8/24/07                     Jersey City, New Jersey 07304
Replaces    3/28/07                     (201) 434-6778
Printed     11/06/07                    (201) 434-7508  fax
MSDS ID:    FT004ACLF-4                 www.alphametals.com

                             MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME:   TIN/SILVER SOLDER CORE WIRE/PASTE  (AC,OA,WS)
                (ACQUALINE, AQUACLEAN, AQUACORE, UNI-CORE, PURE
                CORE, HI-CORE)


MANUFACTURER'S NAME:      COOKSON ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY MATERIALS GROUP
ADDRESS:                  4100 6TH AVENUE
                          ALTOONA, PA  16602


TRANSPORT EMERGENCY #:  CHEMTREC:  1-800-424-9300

BUSINESS PHONE:         1-814-946-1611


2. INGREDIENT AND EXPOSURE LIMIT INFORMATION


CHEMICAL NAME       CAS #      % W/W       OSHA PEL - TWA
TIN               7440-31-5                   2.0 mg/m3
SILVER            7440-22-4                  0.01 mg/m3
UREA              57-13-6                      10 mg/m3 (dust/ACGIH)
                                               15 mg/m3 (dust/OSHA)
ZINC CHLORIDE     7646-85-7                     1 mg/m3 as fume
                                                2 mg/m3 (STEL)
POLYRAD 1110     61791-17-1                     5 mg/m3 (osha resp.)
                                               15 mg/m3 (osha total)
                                                3 mg/m3 (ACGIH resp.)
                                               10 mg/m3 (ACGIH total)


PRODUCT CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE LISTED CHEMICALS IN VARYING

PERCENTAGES. SEE PRODUCT LABEL FOR EXACT COMPOSITION.


3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:      MODERATE EYE IRRITANT. WILL NOT BURN. TOXIC BY
                         INHALATION. GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IRRITANT.
                         RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITANT.  CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.

HMIS RATING SYSTEM:
Health: 2      Flammability: 1    Reactivity: 0    Protection: B


NFPA RATING SYSTEM:
Health: 2      Flammability: 1    Reactivity: 0


ROUTES OF ENTRY:    INHALATION:      INGESTION


TARGET ORGANS:    BLOOD:   DIGESTIVE TRACT:     KIDNEYS:   NERVOUS SYSTEM
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:     DIGESTIVE TRACT DISEASE:   KIDNEY DISEASE


IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) SYMPTOMS OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE:


INHALATION:    CAN CAUSE MODERATE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DIZZINESS,
               WEAKNESS, FATIGUE, NAUSEA AND HEADACHE.
EYES:          CAN CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION, TEARING AND REDDENING, BUT
               NOT LIKELY TO PERMANENTLY INJURE EYE TISSUE.
SKIN CONTACT:  CAN CAUSE SLIGHT IRRITATION.
INGESTION:     IRRITATING TO MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH. CAN CAUSE
               ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.


LONG TERM (CHRONIC) HEALTH EFFECTS:


CARCINOGENICITY: NONE OF THE SUBSTANCES IN THIS PRODUCT ARE CONFIRMED AS
                 HUMAN CARCINOGENS AT THIS TIME BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA.


               SEE SECTION 11 OF THE MSDS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REPRODUCTION:  SEE SECTION 11 OF THIS MSDS.
MUTACENICITY:  SEE SECTION 11 OF THIS MSDS.


4. FIRST AID MEASURES


SKIN EXPOSURE: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
               CLOTHING AND LAUNDER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
               IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS.
EYE EXPOSURE:  FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES
               RETRACTING EYELIDS OFTEN. TILT THE HEAD TO PREVENT CHEMICAL
               FROM TRANSFERRING TO THE UNCONTAMINATED EYE. GET IMMEDIATE
               MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION:    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, HAVE A TRAINED
               INDIVIDUAL ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
               ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AND HAVE A TRAINED INDIVIDUAL
               ADMINISTER OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY
INGESTION:     SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
NOTES TO DOCTOR: NO ADDITIONAL FIRST AID INFORMATION AVAILABLE


5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLAMMABILITY SUMMARY:   THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS 1% TO 3% FLUX WHICH IS
             COMBUSTIBLE. UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF USE,
             THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN. HOWEVER, IF THE PRODUCT IS
             EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES ADEQUATE TO MELT THE METAL
             ALLOY, THE REMAINING FLUX SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A
             FIRE HAZARD.
FLASH POINT:                  N/A
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE:    N/E
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS % IN AIR:    N/E


FIRE FIGHTING METHODS:    WILL NOT BURN, NO SPECIAL INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE.
                USE METHODS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:  METAL FUMES:    TOXIC FUMES.


6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PRECAUTIONS AND EQUIPMENT: EXPOSURE TO THE SPILLED MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING
                           OR HARMFUL. FOLLOW PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
                           RECOMMENDATIONS FOUND IN SECTION VIII OF THIS MSDS.
METHODS FOR CLEAN-UP:      WEAR COMPLETE AND PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
                           EQUIPMENT FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDATION OF SECTION
                           VIII GATHER AND STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER  PENDING
                           A WASTE DISPOSAL EVALUATION. DO NOT USE BROOM OR AIR
                           CLEANING ETC.


7. HANDLING AND STORAGE


HANDLING MEASURES:  HARMFUL OR IRRITATING MATERIAL. AVOID CONTACTING AND
                    AVOID BREATHING THE MATERIAL. USE ONLY IN A WELL
                    VENTILATED AREA.
                    AS WITH ALL CHEMICALS, GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES
                    SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.
                    AVOID CONTACT WITH MATERIAL, AVOID BREATHING DUSTS OR
                    FUMES, USE ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. WASH
                    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING: WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING: DO NOT 
                    GET IN EYES, ON SKIN AND CLOTHING: MINIMIZE DUST GENERATION
                    AND ACCUMULATION: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
                    WASH BEFORE REUSE.
STORAGE MEASURES:   NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
                    STORE IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER:  KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD
                    AND DRINKING WATER. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE: KEEP AWAY
                    FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND FLAME.


8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION


ENGINEERING MEASURES:  USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION OR OTHER ENGINEERING
                       CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURES AND MAINTAIN OPERATOR
                       COMFORT.
                       ENGINEERING CONTROLS MUST BE DESIGNED TO MEET THE
                       OSHA CHEMICAL SPECIFIC STANDARD IN 29 CFR 1910.
                       VENTILATION IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN OPERATOR
                       EXPOSURE BELOW PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS. USE PROCESS
                       ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION OR OTHER
                       ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO CONTROL AIRBORNE LEVELS
                       BELOW RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS.


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:   RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MAY BE REQUIRED TO AVOID
                          OVEREXPOSURE WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. GENERAL
                          OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS THE PREFERRED MEANS
                          OF PROTECTION. USE A RESPIRATOR IF GENERAL ROOM
                          VENTILATION IS NOT AVAILABLE OR SUFFICIENT TO
                          ELIMINATE SYMPTOMS.
                          FOLLOW A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS
                          29 CFR 1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS WHENEVER
                          WORK PLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT THE USE OF A RESPIRATOR.
                          WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF ANY EXPOSURE IS
                          POSSIBLE.
EYE PROTECTION:           WEAR CHEMICALLY RESISTANT SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
                          SHIELDS WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT WEAR
                          CONTACT LENSES.
                          WEAR GOGGLES AND A FACE SHIELD
SKIN PROTECTION:          WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES. INSPECT GLOVES FOR CHEMICAL
                          BREAK-THOUGH AND REPLACE AT REGULAR INTERVALS.
                          CLEAN PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REGULARLY. WASH HANDS AND
                          OTHER EXPOSED AREAS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER BEFORE
                          EATING, DRINKING, AND WHEN LEAVING WORK.
                          WHERE CONTACT IS LIKELY, WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT
                          GLOVES, A CHEMICAL SUIT, RUBBER BOOTS, AND CHEMICAL
                          SAFETY GOGGLES PLUS A FACE SHIELD.


CONTROL PARAMETERS:             ACGIH EXPOSURE LIMITS
CHEMICAL NAME        TLV-TWA         STEL       CEILING
TIN                  2 mg/m3 TWA
SILVER             0.1 mg/m3


9. CHEMICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


COLOR:                    GREY
ODOR:                     NONE
Ph:                       N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:      NEGLIGIBLE:  0-1%


OTHER PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES DEPEND ON ALLOY COMPOSITION.


10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:      METAL FUMES:  TOXIC FUMES.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:      PEROXIDES: STRONG ACIDS: STRONG OXIDIZING
                             AGENTS: STRONG REDUCING AGENTS: ACIDS:
                             CHLORINE: MOISTURE: STRONG ALKALIS
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:         NONE KNOWN
                             CONTAMINATION: CONTACT WITH AIR.
                             CONTACT WITH WATER


11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


INHALATION AND INGESTION: INGESTION OF DUST OR FUME MUST BE AVOIDED.

TIN:            TIN IS NOT REGARDED AS TOXIC BUT EXCESSIVE
                EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE FEVER, NAUSEA, STOMACH
                CRAMPS OR DIARRHEA. DUST OR FUME MAY CAUSE
                IRRITATION OF THE SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES
                AND MAY RESULT IN A BENIGN PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
                (STANNOSIS).
SILVER:         SILVER MAY CAUSE DISCOLORATION OF EYES AND SKIN (ARGYRIA)


12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

OVERVIEW:          ECOLOGICAL HAZARD. IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS,
                   THIS PRODUCT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO PLANTS
                   AND/OR WILDLIFE.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DESCRIPTION:  RETURN TO SUPPLIER TO BE RECYCLED FOR METAL UNIT VALUE.
                    SPENT OR DISCARDED MATERIAL IS PROBABLY A HAZARDOUS
                    WASTE.
DISPOSAL METHODS:   DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR
                    PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION


SHIPPING BASIC DESCRIPTION:  DOT & IATA: NOT RESTRICTED UNLESS IN FINE
                             PARTICLE SIZE LESS THAN 0.004 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
                             DEPENDS ON ALLOY, CONSULT LABEL OR MANUFACTURER 
                             FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.


15. REGULATORY INFORMATION


TSCA STATUS:      ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA
                  INVENTORY OF EXISTING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES.
REGULATED CHEMICALS:


CHEMICAL NAME                   REGULATION
SILVER             7440-22-4    SARA 313


16. OTHER INFORMATION


   The  information contained herein is based on data considered accurate.
   However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these
   data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Additionally, Alpha
   Metals, Inc. assumes no responsibility for injury to the vendee or third
   persons proximately caused by the material even if reasonable safety
   procedures are followed. Furthermore, vendee assumes the risk in his use of
   the material.

The information contained in this MSDS was obtained from current and reliable sources, however, the data is provided without any warrenty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy. Since the conditions or handling, storage and disposal of this product are beyond the control of Imperial Supplies LLC, Imperial will not be responsible for loss, injury, or expense arising out of the products improper use. No warranty, expressed or inferred, regarding the product described in this MSDS shall be created or inferred by any statement in this MSDS. Various government agencies may have specific regulations regarding the transportation, handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product which may not be covered by this MSDS. The user is responsible for full compliance.

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