Tin/Silver Solder

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

H303 May be harmful if swallowed H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P233 Keep container tightly closed P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P301 + P314 IF SWALLOWED: Get Medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P302 +P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + 341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + 351 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes (15 mins) P501 Dispose of in accordance with applicable local/state and federal regulations. Consider recycling.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: Contact with powered metal alloy or fume from molten metal may cause irritation. Severe eye damage may result from hot molten metal being splashed into the eyes. Wear safety glasses and face shield when working with molten metal. Ingestion: Ingestion of dust may cause headache, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue and pain in the legs, arms and joints. May be harmful. Inhalation: Inhalation of fume or dust may cause local irritation to the respiratory system. Inhalation of fume or dust may cause headache, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue and pain in the legs, arms and joints. Inhalation can be harmful. Skin Contact: Normal handling of solid metal should not cause any adverse health effects. Hot molten metal may cause burns to the skin. Wear protective equipment when handling molten metal. Protect skin when grinding/cutting, may cause irritation. Chronic: TIN: Has been shown to increase incidence of sarcoma in animal tests. Chronic exposure may result in “stannosis” a mild form of pneumoconiosis. Silver: Chronic skin contact or ingestion of silver dusts, salts or fume can result in a condition known as Argyria, a condition with bluish pigmentation of the skin and eyes. Exposure to metal fumes may cause irritation to the respiratory system. Long term exposure by inhalation to metal fumes may cause illness such as metal fume fever. Exposure to lead fume may cause harm. Sign of overexposure is anemia. NOTE: Metallic Resources does not recommend, manufacturer, market or endorse any of its products for human consumption.