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Safety Data Sheet
1 Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the product
Catalogue number(s) B1507, B1508, B1301, B4002. And all Tin capsules
Product Name: Tin Metal Accelerator, Powder & all Tin Capsules
Manufacturer/supplier identification
As listed above
2 Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterisation
Product name: Tin Metal
CAS number: 7440-31-5
3 Hazard identification
Potential heath effects
Eye: Can be irritating.
Inhalation: The inhalation of inorganic tin fumes or dust may cause an apparent benign
pneumoconiousis called stannosis which is reported not to be disabling.
Skin: Can be irritating..
Ingestion: Not available.
Chronic: Not available
Carcinogenicity. None
4 First aid measures
Eye contact: Flush well with running water to remove particulate. Get medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Vacuum off excess material. Wash off thoroughly with soap & water. Avoid
blowing particulate into the atmosphere.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention if large quantities of material have been ingested.
5 Fire-fighting measures
Special risks
Suitable extinguishing media
Substance is non-flammable. Use special mixtures of dry chemicals or sand. Solid, massive
form is not combustible. Fire and explosion haxards are moderate when material is in the form
of dust and exposed to heat, flames, chemical reaction or contact with powerful oxidisers.
Firefighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
6 Accidental release measures
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No special precautions are necessary for spills of bulk material. If large quantities of dust are
spilled, remove by vacuuming or wet sweeping to prevent heavy concentrations of airbourne
dust. Follow federal, state or local regulations. Cleanup personnel should wear respirators and
protective clothing.
7 Handling and storage
Handling:
Keep dust from sources of ignition. Use precautions when lifting and prevent dropping
Storage:
Keep container closed. Keep dust away from sources of ignition. Store material away from
incompatible substances.
8 Exposure controls, personal protection
As appropriate to the situation and the quantity handled.
Respirator: If exposure above the PEL or TLV, NIOSH-approved respirator for fume or dust,
dependant on the source of airborne contaminate.
Ventilation: Local exhaust or mechanical ventilation required if dust or fume is created when
handling or working on this material.
Gloves: Required for melt, grind, cut and weld operations. Select glove approved for the
specific operations.
Eye protection: Required for melt, grind, cut and weld operations. Minimum requirement of
safety glasses with side shields for these operations. Melting and welding may require special
eye protection including face shields and specially tinted glass. Grinding operation may also
require face shield.
Other precautions: As required.
9 Physical and chemical properties
Form: Solid
Colour: Silvery white metal
Odour: None reported
Boiling temperature: 2770c (5018f)
Specific gravity/Density: 7.3
Solubility in water: insoluble
10 Stability and Reactivity:
Stable under normal conditions of storage. Molten metal may react violently with water..
Incompatibilities: Acids, bases and oxidisers.
Hazardous decomposition products: Metal fumes
11 Toxicological information
None reported
Further data
12 Ecological information
No data available
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13 Disposal considerations
Chemical residues are generally classified as special waste, and as such are covered by
regulations which vary according to location. Contact your local waste disposal authority for
advice, or pass to a chemical disposal company. Rinse out empty containers thoroughly before
returning for recycling.
14 Transport information
Not regulated. (IATA, IMO & RID/ADR)
Hazard class – none
UN number – not listed
15 Regulatory information
16 Other information
Reason for alteration: Added “All Tin Capsules” to the part number and description
Revision Date: 03rd May 2006
Revision number: 1
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