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Flashpoint /
Method:
Not applicable
Flammability: LEL = Not applicable, UEL = Not applicable
Extinguishing
Media:
Use appropriate means of extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Fire
Fighting
Procedure:
Not applicable
Unusual Fire
And Explosion
Hazards:
None known
Hazardous
Decomposition
Products:
Material will not decompose under normal conditions. If overheated, oxides of
tin, bismuth, copper and silver may result.
Section 6
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill or Leak
Procedures:
Collect solid and place in properly labeled containers for recycle or disposal.
Section 7
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid inhalation of fumes, vapors or dust. Keep away from children. Wash
thoroughly after handling before eating, drinking, or smoking.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat or open flame.
Other: None
Section 8
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERS
ONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation: Good general ventilation (equivalent to outdoors) should be adequate for normal
use. For operations where the TLV may be exceeded, mechanical ventilation such
as local exhaust may be needed to maintain exposure levels below applicable
limits.
Respiratory
Protection:
For operations where the TLV may be exceeded, a NIOSH approved organic vapor
respirator or supplied air respirator is recommended. Equipment selection
depends on contaminant type and concentration, select in accordance with 29 CFR
1910.134 and good industrial hygiene practice.
Skin
Protection:
Wear gloves and long sleeves to avoid direct contact with skin.
Eye
Protection:
Safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles.
Other: Eye wash and safety shower should be available.
Section 9
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point: Not determined
Melting Point: 415 to 455 Degrees F (213 to 235 Degrees C)
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Vapor Density: (Air = 1) Greater than 1
Volatile Components: None
Solubility In Water: Negligible
pH: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: 9 to 11
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Appearance: Silver-gray wire metal
Odor: None
Will Dissolve In: Not applicable
Material Is: Solid
Section 10
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.