QUICKCABLE
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Description: Antimonial Lead Part Number: 5577,5588,5566,5349,5350,5516
5518,5506,5507,5502,5510,5520
5515,5505,5514,850115,850116,6706
SECTION I
CONTACT INFORMATION
Date: May 2000
Quick Cable Corporation
Quick Cable Drive, Franksville, WI 53126 Cable Product I.D.: 5577,5588,5566,5349,5350,5516,5518,5506,5507
5502,5510,5520,5515,5505,5514,850115,850116
6706
Telephone: 1-800-558-8667
Emergency Telephone: INFOTRAC 1-800-535-5053
SECTION II
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION
Ingredient CAS# OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV % OPTION
Lead 7439-92-1 0.05 mg/m3 - 88-89
Antimony 7440-36-0 0.5 mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3 0-12
*Arsenic 7440-38-2 0.01 mg/m3 0.2 mg/m3 0-2
Tin 7440-31-5 0.1 mg/m3 - 0-1
* Arsenic is classified as a carcinogen by OSHA 29CFR 1910.1018
SECTION III
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point: N/A Appearance and Odor: Silver Gray Odorless Metal
Vapor Pressure: N/A Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 9.6-11
Vapor Density: N/A Melting Point: 486潞
Solubility in Water: Insoluble Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): N/A
SECTION IV
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical or CO2, Do not use water where molten metal is present.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use approved full-face piece self contained breathing apparatus in positive pressure mode, wear full
body protective clothing.
Special Fire and Explosion Hazards: Molten metals produce fume, vapor and/or dust that may be toxic and/or a respiratory irritant.
May react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents.
Flash Point: N/A
Flammable Limits: N/A
LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
SECTION V
REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers and this product may liberate hydrogen gas
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: High temperatures may produce metal fume/or dust
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION VI
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route(s) of Entry:
Inhalation: Yes
Skin: No
Ingestion: Yes
Health Hazards: Lead, Acute: Acute encephalopathy leading to seizures, coma and cardio-respiratory arrest. Chronic: severe damge to
blood forming, urinary, nervous, and reproductive systems. Encephalopathy: Also may be a chronic hazard. Arsenic dust & fumes may
cause severe irritation of the lungs, upper respiratory tract or nasal septum. Ingestion of arsenic will cause severe irritation of the
stomach and intestines. May cause arsenic poisoning. The skin may be effected by arsenic disease of the liver, kidneys, nervous system
may be aggravated.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Loss of appetite, metallic taste in mouth, anxiety, constipation, nausea, pallor weakness, muscle
and joint pian, dizziness, fine tremors and colic.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Renal and Anemia
Emergency First Aid Procedures:
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, seek medical attention if experiencing signs of over exposure.
Eyes: Flush with copius amounts of water.
Skin: wash with soap and water.
Ingestion: Get immediate medical attention.
Carcinogenicity:
NTP: Lead-No; Arsenic-Yes
IARC Monographs: Lead-Yes; Gp2B-Possible
OSHA Regulated: Lead-No; Arsenic-Yes
SECTION VII
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Dust should be vacuumed or wet swept where vacuuming is not feasible.
Particulate matter should be stored in dry containers for later disposal. Do not use compressed air or dry sweeping as a means of
cleaning.
Waste Disposal Method: Comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing: Lead dusts or powders should be handled and stored in dry containers for later
disposal. Do not use compressed air or dry sweeping as a means of cleaning.
Other Precautions: Clothing and equipment worn at work should remain in designated lead contaminated areas and should never taken
home and laundered with personal clothing.
SECTION VIII
CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: As specified by 29 CFR 1910.1025 of the US Department of Labor OSHA.
Ventilation: Yes
Local Exhaust: Sufficient to maintain lead level under 30 ug/m3
Protective Gloves: Should be warn
Eye Protection: Face shield or vented goggles should be used around molten metal
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Coveralls or other full body clothing. Launder as required by 29 CFR 1910.1025
Work/Hygiene Practices: Wash hands, face, neck, and arms before eating, drinking, or smoking. Do not carry or use food or drink
items, gum, candy, tobacco products or cosmetics in lead contaminated areas.
SECTION IX
OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION
This information is accurate to the best of Quick Cable Corporation鈥檚 knowledge or obtained from sources believed by
Quick Cable to be accurate. Before using this product, read all warnings and directions on the label.
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