Specification Sheet

Safety Latest Revision: May 2017
Data Page 3 of 7
Sheet Forney Industries, Inc.
tellurium attains incandescence. EXPLOSION HAZZARD: Tin reacts violently or explosively with fused ammonium nitrate
below 200 deg. C. Contact of metallic tin and turpentine may cause fires and explosions. Finely divided dust may form
explosive mixture with air. Do not plunge damp or wet solder bars/pieces into molten solder.
Tin oxides, Silver/silver oxides, Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas
Protective Equipment:
Fire fighters should wear complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Personal Precautions:
Refer to section 8.
Environment Precautions: Refer to section 13.
Cleaning Measures: Solid objects may be picked up and placed into a container. Liquids or pastes should be scooped up
and placed into a container. Wear proper protective equipment while handling these materials. Do not discard as refuse.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Precautions for Safe Handling: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire
risk; evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Keep away
from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis. Dispose of according to Federal, State, Local and OSHA
regulations.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store
above 25ºC (77ºF).
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Engineering Controls: The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Keep away from
food, beverages and feed. Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately. Wash hands before break and at the
end of the work. Store all protective clothing separately. Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment. Wear
protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Avoid causing dust.
Exposure limits: Use industrial hygiene equipment to ensure that exposure does not exceed applicable national exposure
limits. The limits defined under section 3 can be used as guidance. Unless noted, all values are for 8 hour time weighted
average.
Biological limits: No available data
Personal protection:
Respiratory protection: Use an air purifying dust respirator when welding or brazing in a confined space, or when local
exhaust or ventilation is not sufficient to keep exposure values within safe limits
.
Hands protection: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin contact.
EN 12477: Protection gloves for welders
Requirements (EN Levels)
Type A
Type B
Abrasion (Cycles)
2 (500)
1 (100)
Cut (Factor)
1 (1.2)
1 (1.2)
Tear (Newton)
2 (25)
1 (10)
Puncture (Newton)
2 (60)
1 (20)
Burning Behaviour
3
2
Contact Heat
1
1
Convective Heat
2
-
Small Splashes
3
2
Dexterity
1 (11)
4 (6.5)