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Section I - IDENTIFICATION
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Eutectic Canada Inc.
52 Hymus Boulevard, Suite 220
Pointe Claire, Quebec
H9R 1C9
Emergency Telephone: (514) 695-7500
Product Name: Castotin #1
AWS Standard Terminology: Soldering Alloy
WHMIS Classification: D2-B Other Toxic Effects
Transport of Dangerous Goods: Not Applicable
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Section II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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Ingredient Range CAS Number Exposure Limit
wt% mg/m3
Tin elemental 30-60 7440-31-5 2
Lead elemental 30-60 7439-92-1 0.15
Zinc chloride 10-30 7646-85-7 1 (fume)
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Section III - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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The following data should only be used in the context of the Material Safety
Data Sheet.
Physical State: Paste
Appearance: Dark grey paste
Odour: Heavy odour
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Section IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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Flammable: No
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Section V - REACTIVITY
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Stable: Yes
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
Hazardous decomposition: May produce toxic lead oxide fumes.
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Section VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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Route of entry/exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, eye and skin contact.
Short and long term effects: Fumes may contribute to eye, skin and respiratory
irritations. Fume residues are poisonous.
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Section VII - EMERGENCY FIRST AID
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Ingestion: Fume residues contain lead and are poisonous.
Obtain medical assistance.
Inhalation: Remove to well ventilated area.
Eye/skin contact: Rinse thoroughly with water.
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Section VIII - PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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Personal equipment: Use CSA approved respirator for protection against fumes in
confined areas or where local exhaust or ventilation does not keep exposure
below the recommended exposure limit. Wear protective goggles and chemical
resistant gloves. Refer to CSA W117.2 - Safety in welding and cutting - for
further information.
Storage and handling: Keep in tightly closed glass or plastic containers. Do not
store near open flame.
Spills: Avoid skin or eye contact. Liquid should be absorbed with an inert
material.
Waste disposal method: Prevent waste from contaminating environment. Disposal
should be in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations.
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Section XI - PREPARATION DATE OF MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Prepared by: Director of Products and Services
Contact number: 514-695-7500
Date prepared: 30/09/99
Date revised: 30/09/07
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