=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:BCUP-5;BRAZING ALLOY, COPPER
NIIN:00-204-2555
MSDS Number: BHYBZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NATIONAL WELDING ALLOYS, INC.
Address:1600 SOUTH CANAL STREET
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15215
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-781-4255
Emergency Phone Num:412-781-4255
CAGE:0ACE2
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:NATIONAL TORCH TIP CO INC.
Address:50 FREEPORT RD
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15215-2906
Country:US
Phone:412-781-4200
CAGE:93009
Company:NATIONAL WELDING ALLOYS INC
Address:1600 SOUTH CANAL STREET
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15215-2624
Country:US
Phone:412-781-4255
CAGE:0ACE2

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:PHOSPHOROUS (YELLOW)  (SARA III)
CAS:7723-14-0
RTECS #:TH3500000
Fraction by Wt: 5.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Name:SILVER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-22-4
RTECS #:VW3500000
Fraction by Wt: 15.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 80%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:OTHER UNIDENTIFIED COMPONENTS
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO
    YOUR HEALTH. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK
    CAN KILL. NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE:METALLIC TASTE,NAUSEA,TIGHTNESS OF
    CHEST,FEVER,DIZZINESS,DRYNESS,IRRITATION OF EYES,NOSE AND THROAT.
    CHRONIC:EXCESSIVE LEVELS MAY CAUSE BRONQUIAL ASTHMA,LUNG FIBROSIS
    AND PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING RESPIRATORY
    OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS.HIGHER LEVEL OF LUNG RELATED PROBLEMS AMONG
    SMOKERS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AND OBTAIN PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF
    NOT BREATHING,GIVE CPR/OXYGEN. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES
    RECOMMENDED BY AMERICAN RED CROSS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUE
    AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE
    FUMES.MONITOR AIR TO ENSURE ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURES.AVOID ELECTRICAL
    SHOCK BY MAINTAINING DRY WORK AREA. WELDING ARC CAN IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLES AND FLAMMABLES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IN
    CONFINED SPACES OR WHERE VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW
    TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES.
Eye Protection:HELMET OR FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:SUBSTANTIAL DARK CLOTH,ARM
    PROTECTOR,APRON,HAT AND SHOULDER PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,SMOKING OR
    USING SANITARY FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1190F,643C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WELDING ROD.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF METALS AND METAL OXIDES FROM
    ELECTRODE AND BASE METAL, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, OZONE,
    NITROGEN OXIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT WITH YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    OFFICER.DISPOSE OF FUMES,FLUX OR WELD GRINDING RESIDUE FROM THE
    WORK AREA OR FROM FILTERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
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