MSDS 82123

Cookson Electronics                      Alpha Metals
A Division of Cookson Group pic          600 Route 440
                                         Jersey City, New Jersey  07304
Revised     8/24/07                      (201) 434-6778
Replaces    3/27/06                      (201) 434-7508  fax
Printed     11/06/07                     www.alphametals.com
MSDS ID:    FT004ACLF-7

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION


PRODUCT NAME:     TIN/COPPER/SILVER SOLDER CORE WIRE/PASTE (AC,OA,WS)
                  (AQUALINE, AQUACORE, AQUACLEAN,  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
COPPER            7440-50-8                0.1 mg/m3 (fume, CuO)
                                            1. mg/m3 (dusts &
                                            mists as CU)
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 AGGRAVATE:    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 INSTRUCTIONS 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 INA 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
COPPER             1 mg/m3
                 0.1 mg/m3  (as copper fumes)


9. PHYSICAL 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 ALKALIES
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).
COPPER:         COPPER DUST AND FUME AFFECT THE RESPIRATORY
                SYSTEM, LUNGS SKIN, LIVER AND EYES.
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.


WHMIS rating:  Class D2A, Class D2B
REGULATED CHEMICALS;

CHEMICAL NAME                 REGULATION
SILVER          7440-22-4     SARA 313
COPPER          7440-50-8     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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