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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Prepared to U.S. OSHA, CMA, ANSI and Canadian WHMIS Standards .This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered pursuant to OSHA’s Hazard
Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Other government regulations must be reviewed for applicability to these products.
WARNING: PRODUCT COMPONENTS PRESENT HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEET (M.S.DS.). ALSO, FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. This product may contain Chromium and/or Nickel which are
listed by OSHA, NTP, or IARC as being a carcinogen or potential carcinogen. Use of this product may expose you or others to fumes and gases
at levels exceeding those established by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) or the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) The information contained herein relates only to the specific product. If the product is combined with other materials, all
component properties must be considered. BE SURE TO CONSULT THE LATEST VERSION OF THE MSDS. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS ARE
AVAILABLE FROM J.W. HARRIS CO., INC. [email protected] 513-754-2000 www.jwharris.com
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY-DISCLAIMER
To the best of the J.W. Harris Company, Inc.’s knowledge, the information and recommendations contained in this publication are reliable and accurate as
of the date prepared. However, accuracy, suitability, or completeness are not guaranteed, and no warranty, guarantee, or representation, expressed or
implied, is made by J.W. Harris Co., Inc. as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any representation contained in this and other publications; J.W.
Harris Co., Inc. assumes no responsibility in connection therewith; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures are contained in this and
other publications, or that other or additional measures may not be required under particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances . Data may be
changed from time to time.

PART I What is the material and what do I need to know in an emergency?

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME (AS LABELED):
®
PHOS/COPPER BRAZING ALLOYS:
®
DYNAFLOW LCuP 8 STAY-SILV 5HP (LAg5PB)
® ®
SUPER DYNAFLOW LCuPSn-7 STAY-SILV 5LP
® ®
HARRIS 0 PHOSON + STAY-SILV 6
®
HARRIS 0AM PSN 4 STAY-SILV 6.5
 ®
HARRIS 0LP QUICKSILVER STAY-SILV 6HP
® ®
HARRIS 0HP (LCuP 7) STAY-SILV 2 STAY-SILV 6LP
® ®
HARRIS 0HHP STAY-SILV 2.5 STAY-SILV 15
® ®
HARRIS 0XHP STAY-SILV 2HP STAY-SILV 15HP
® ®
LAg2PA STAY-SILV 2LP (LAg2PB) STAY-SILV 15LP
® ®
LAg5PA STAY-SILV 5 STAY-SILV 18LP (18M)
® ®
LCuP 6 FLASH BLOCKADE
CHEMICAL NAME/CLASS: Metal Brazing Alloy
SYNONYMS: Not Applicable
PRODUCT USE: Metal Brazing
DOCUMENT NUMBER: 0082
SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER'S NAME: J.W. HARRIS CO., INC.
ADDRESS: 4501 Quality Place, Mason, Ohio 45040
EMERGENCY PHONE: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
BUSINESS PHONE: 513-754-2000 FAX 513-754-8778
DATE OF PREPARATION: April 24, 2000

2. NOMINAL COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

PRODUCT NAME Ag Cu Sn Si P

DYNAFLOW 6.0 Balance 6.1
SUPER DYNAFLOW 18.0 Balance 7.3
HARRIS 0 Balance 7.1
HARRIS 0AM Balance 6.95
HARRIS 0LP Balance 6.8
HARRIS OHP (LCuP 7) Balance 7.4
HARRIS OHHP Balance 7.6
HARRIS OXHP Balance 7.8
LAg2PA 1.7 Balance 6.4

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 2. NOMINAL COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS (Continued)
PRODUCT NAME Ag Cu Sn Si P
LAg5PA 4.6 Balance 6.3
LCuP 6 Balance 6.5
LCuP 8 Balance 8.1
LCuPSn-7 Balance 7.0 6.8
PHOSON + 15.0 Balance 7.3
PSN 4 Balance 4.0 6.0

QUICKSILVER Balance 7.2
STAY-SILV 2 2.0 Balance 7.0
STAY-SILV 2.5 2.4 Balance 6.4

STAY-SILV 2HP 2.0 Balance 7.4
STAY-SILV 2LP (LAgPB) 2.0 Balance 6.5

STAY-SILV 5 5.0 Balance 6.0

STAY-SILV 5HP (LAg5PB) 5.0 Balance 6.5
STAY-SILV 5LP 5.0 Balance 5.7

STAY-SILV 6 6.0 Balance 6.5
STAY-SILV 6.5 6.4 Balance 6.1
STAY-SILV 6HP 6.0 Balance 7.2

STAY-SILV 6LP 6.0 Balance 6.2
STAY-SILV 15 15.0 Balance 5.0

STAY-SILV 15HP 15.0 Balance 5.4

STAY-SILV 15LP 15.0 Balance 4.7

STAY-SILV 18LP (18M) 18.0 Balance 5.8
FLASH® Balance 8.2
BLOCKADE® Balance <10.0 <4.0 <8.0

CHEMICAL NAME CAS # EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR

ACGIH-TLV OSHA -PEL
TWA STEL TWA STEL IDLH OTHER
mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3
Phosphorous (yellow) 7723-14-0 0.1 NE 0.1 NE 5 NIOSH REL:
TWA = 0.1
DFG MAKs:
TWA = 0.1
PEAK = 2•MAK 5 min., momentary value
DFG Pregnancy Risk Classification: D
Carcinogen: EPA-D
Tin 7440-31-5 2 NE 2 NE 100 NIOSH REL:
The following exposure TWA = 2
limits are for “Tin, Metal”
Silver, Metal 7440-22-4 0.1 NE 0.01 NE 10 NIOSH REL:
TWA = 0.01
DFG MAK:
TWA = 0.01 (Inhalable Fraction)
PEAK = 10•MAK 30 min., average value
Carcinogen: EPA -D
Copper 7440-50-8 0.2 (fume) NE 0.1 (fume) NE 100 NIOSH REL:
(exposure limits are for 1 (dusts & TWA = 0.1
“Copper fume, as Cu”) 1 (dusts &
mists) mists) DFG MAK:
TWA = 0.1 (Inhalable Fraction)
PEAK = 2•MAK 30 min., average value
Carcinogen: EPA -D
NE = Not Established. See Section 16 for Definitions of Terms Used.
NOTE (1): The ACGIH has an established exposure limit for Brazing Fumes, Not Otherwise Classified. The Threshold Limit Value is 5 mg/m3. NIOSH
classifies Brazing fumes as carcinogens. Single values shown are maximum, unless otherwise noted.
NOTE (2): ALL WHMIS required information is included in appropriate sections based on the ANSI Z400.1-1998 format. This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.

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 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: These products consist of odorless, metallic, copper-colored wires and rods in a variety of
diameters. There is no immediate health hazard associated with the wire products. These products are not reactive
under normal circumstances of use. Though the products are not flammable, when heated they will produce fumes
containing a variety of copper and silver compounds. Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment
suitable for the situation to which they are responding.

SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: During brazing operations, the most significant route of
overexposure is via inhalation of fumes.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
INHALATION Exposure to fumes of these products will irritate the
nose, throat and other tissues of the respiratory system.
Overexposure to Copper fumes may produce metal fume fever.
Symptoms of metal fume fever resemble the flu and include HEALTH (BLUE) 1
sweating, fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting,
weakness, and tiredness.
CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Contact with the wire or rod
forms of these products is not anticipated to be irritating. Contact
with the wire form can be physically damaging to the eye. Fumes FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0
generated during brazing or welding operations can irritate the skin
and eyes. Symptoms of skin overexposure may include irritation
and redness; prolonged or repeated skin overexposures may lead
to dermatitis. Contact with the molten material will burn
contaminated skin or eyes. REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0

SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not a significant route of

overexposure for any component of these products.
INGESTION: Ingestion of the rods is not a likely route of
occupational exposure.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT X
INJECTION: Though not a likely route of occupational exposure
for these products, injection (via punctures or lacerations in the EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY
skin) may cause local reddening, tissue swelling, and discomfort.
HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An
Explanation in Lay Terms. Symptoms associated with See See
Section 8 Section 8
overexposure to these products and the fumes generated during
brazing operations are as follows:
For routine industrial applications
ACUTE: The chief health hazard associated with these products
would be the potential for overexposure to fumes during brazing
operations. Overexposure to Copper fumes may produce metal See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings
fume fever. Contact with the molten material will burn contaminated skin or eyes.
CHRONIC: Chronic skin overexposure to the fumes of these products during brazing operations may produce dermatitis
(red, inflamed skin). Chronic skin contact or ingestion of dusts, salts, or fumes of Silver, (a component of these products)
can result in a condition known as Argyria. This condition is marked by a bluish appearance of the skin and eyes. Refer to
Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for further information.
TARGET ORGANS: ACUTE: Skin, eyes, and respiratory system. CHRONIC: Skin, respiratory system.

PART II What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Victims of chemical exposure must be taken for medical attention. Rescuers should be taken for medical attention, if
necessary. Take a copy of label and MSDS to health professional with victim.
SKIN EXPOSURE: If fumes generated by brazing operations involving this product contaminate the skin, begin
decontamination with running water. If molten material contaminates the skin, immediately begin decontamination with cold,
running water. Minimum flushing is for 15 minutes. Victim must seek medical attention if any adverse reaction occurs.

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 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES (Continued)
EYE EXPOSURE: If fumes generated by brazing operations involving this product enter the eyes, open victim's eyes while
under gently running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have victim "roll" eyes. Minimum flushing is for 15
minutes. Victim must seek immediate medical attention.
INHALATION: If fumes generated by brazing operations involving this product are inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If
necessary, use artificial respiration to support vital functions.
INGESTION: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure for these products. If swallowed call physician immediately! Do not
induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Rinse mouth with water if person is conscious. Never give fluids or
induce vomiting if person is unconscious, having convulsions, or not breathing.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Skin and respiratory disorders, may be aggravated by
prolonged overexposures to the fumes of these products.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS: Treat symptoms and eliminate overexposure.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: Not flammable. NFPA RATING
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not flammable.
FLAMMABILITY
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (in air by volume, %):
Lower (LEL): Not applicable.
Upper (UEL): Not applicable. 0
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS:
Water Spray: YES Carbon Dioxide: YES HEALTH 1 0 REACTIVITY
Halon: YES Foam: YES
Dry Chemical: YES Other: Any "ABC" Class
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS In the heat of a fire, the
product may produce fumes containing copper, silver, and phosphorous
OTHER
compounds and a variety of metal oxides.
Explosion Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not sensitive. See Section 16 for
Explosion Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive. Definition of Ratings
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Not applicable.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SPILL AND LEAK RESPONSE: Not applicable.

PART III How can I prevent hazardous situations from occurring

7. HANDLING and STORAGE

WORK PRACTICES AND HYGIENE PRACTICES: As with all chemicals, avoid getting these products ON YOU or IN YOU.
Wash thoroughly after handling these products. Do not eat or drink while handling these products. Use ventilation and other
engineering controls to minimize potential exposure these products.
STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES: All employees who handle these products should be trained to handle them
safely. Use in a well-ventilated location. Avoid breathing fumes generated by these products during brazing operations.
Packages of these products must be properly labeled. Store containers in a cool, dry location. Store away from
incompatible materials (see Section 10, Stability and Reactivity).
When these products are used during brazing operations, it is recommended that the requirements of the Federal
Occupational Safety and Health Welding and Cutting Standard (29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q) and the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute for welding and cutting (ANSI Z49.1) be followed.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION

VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use with adequate ventilation to ensure exposure levels are maintained
below the limits provided in Section 2 (Composition and Information on Ingredients). Prudent practice is to ensure
eyewash/safety shower stations are available near areas where these products are used.

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 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION (Continued)
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Maintain airborne contaminant concentrations below guidelines listed in Section 2
(Composition and Information on Ingredients). If respiratory protection is needed (i.e., a Weld Fume Respirator or Air-Line
Respirator for brazing in confined spaces), use only protection authorized in 29 CFR 1910.134 or applicable State
regulations. Respiratory Protection is recommended to be worn during brazing operations. Oxygen levels below 19.5% are
considered IDLH by OSHA. In such atmospheres, use of a full-facepiece pressure/demand SCBA or a full facepiece,
supplied air respirator with auxiliary self-contained air supply is required under OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard
(1910.134-1998). Respiratory protection guidelines for Copper and Silver dusts (as may be generated during metal
processing or during brazing) are provided as follows:
NIOSH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COPPER DUSTS AND MISTS (as Cu) CONCENTRATIONS IN AIR:
3
Up to 5 mg/m : Dust and mist respirator.
3
Up to 10 mg/m : Dust and mist respirator except single-use and quarter-mask respirator (if not present as a fume); or
Supplied Air Respirator (SAR).
3
Up to 25 mg/m : Powered air-purifying respirator with dust and mist filter(s); or SAR operated in a continuous-flow
mode.
3
Up to 50 mg/m : Full-facepiece respirator with high-efficiency particulate filter(s); or full-facepiece Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); or full-facepiece SAR; or powered air-purifying respirator with tight-
fitting facepiece and high-efficiency particulate filter.
3
Up to 100 mg/m : Positive pressure, full-facepiece SAR. (continued on next page)
Emergency or Planned Entry into Unknown Concentrations or IDLH Conditions: Positive pressure, full-facepiece SCBA; or
positive pressure, full-facepiece SAR with an auxiliary positive pressure SCBA.
Escape: Full-facepiece respirator with high-efficiency particulate filter(s); or escape-type SCBA.
NIOSH/OSHA RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SILVER (METAL DUST AND SOLUBLE COMPOUNDS, AS SILVER)
CONCENTRATIONS IN AIR:
3
Up to 0.25 mg/m : Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) operated in a continuous-flow mode or powered air-purifying
respirator with high-efficiency particulate filter.
3
Up to 0.5 mg/m : Full-facepiece respirator with high-efficiency particulate filter(s), full-facepiece Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or full-facepiece SAR.
3
Up to 10 mg/m : Positive pressure, full-facepiece SAR.
Emergency or Planned Entry into Unknown Concentrations or IDLH Conditions: Positive pressure, full-facepiece SCBA or
positive pressure, full-facepiece SAR with an auxiliary positive pressure SCBA.
Escape: Full-facepiece respirator with high-efficiency particulate filter(s) or escape-type SCBA.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses. When these products are used in conjunction with brazing, it is recommended that
safety glasses, goggles, or face-shield with filter lens of appropriate shade number (per ANSI Z49.1-1988, “Safety in Welding
and Cutting”) be worn.
HAND PROTECTION: Wear gloves for routine industrial use. When these products are used in conjunction with brazing, it
is recommended that gloves that protect from sparks and flame (per ANSI Z49.1-1988, “Safety in Welding and Cutting”) be
worn.
BODY PROTECTION: Use body protection appropriate for task.

9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

The following information is for Copper, the main component of this product:
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable. EVAPORATION RATE (nBuAc = 1): Not applicable.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1): 8.94 FREEZING/MELTING POINT: 1083°C (1981°F)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble. pH: Not applicable.
VAPOR PRESSURE, mm Hg @ 20°C: Not applicable. BOILING POINT: 2595°C (4703°F)
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not applicable.
COEFFICIENT OF OIL/WATER DISTRIBUTION (PARTITION COEFFICIENT): Not applicable.
The following information is for the product:
APPEARANCE AND COLOR: These products consist of metallic-copper wire and rods with no odor.
HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE (warning properties): The appearance is a distinctive characteristic of these
products.

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 10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce copper, phosphorous, and silver compounds and a
variety of metal oxides.
MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE IS INCOMPATIBLE: Strong acids, oxidizers, halogens, and acid chlorides.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Uncontrolled exposure to extreme temperatures, incompatible materials.

PART IV Is there any other useful information about this material?

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

TOXICITY DATA: Presented below are human toxicological data available for the components of these products. Other
data for animals are available for the components of these products, but are not presented in this Material Safety Data
Sheet.
COPPER: PHOSPHOROUS:
TDLo (oral, human) = 120 µg/kg; gastrointestinal tract effects LDLo (unreported, man) = 4412 µg/kg
SILVER:
TCLo (inhalation, human) = 1 mg/m3; skin effects

SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT: The components of this product are listed as follows:
COPPER: EPA-D (Not Classifiable as to Human Carcinogenicity)
SILVER: EPA-D (Not Classifiable as to Human Carcinogenicity)
PHOSPHORUS: EPA-D (Not Classifiable as to Human Carcinogenicity)
The other components of these products are not found on the following lists: FEDERAL, OSHA Z LIST, NTP, IARC and
CAL/OSHA and therefore are neither considered to be nor suspected to be cancer-causing agents by these agencies.
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: Dusts or fumes of this product may be irritating to contaminated skin and eyes. Fumes may be
irritating to the respiratory system.
SENSITIZATION TO THE PRODUCT: Rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported in people working with
copper dust.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFORMATION: Listed below is information concerning the effects of these products and their
components on the human reproductive system.
Mutagenicity: These products are not reported to produce mutagenic effects in humans.
Embryotoxicity These products are not reported to produce embryotoxic effects in humans.
Teratogenicity: These products are not reported to cause teratogenic effects in humans. Studies on test animals
exposed to relatively high doses of Copper (a component of this product) indicate adverse teratogenic effects.
Reproductive Toxicity: These products are not reported to cause reproductive effects in humans. Studies on test
animals exposed to relatively high doses of Copper (a component of these products) indicate adverse reproductive
effects.
A mutagen is a chemical, which causes permanent changes to genetic material (DNA) such that the changes will propagate
through generational lines. An embryotoxin is a chemical, which causes damage to a developing embryo (i.e. within the first eight
weeks of pregnancy in humans), but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A teratogen is a chemical, which
causes damage to a developing fetus, but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A reproductive toxin is
any substance, which interferes in any way with the reproductive process.
BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDICES: Currently, there are no Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) determined for the
components of these products.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ALL WORK PRACTICES MUST BE AIMED AT ELIMINATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY: The components of these products occur naturally in the environment and are expected to
persist in the environment for an extended period of time. The components will react with water and air to form a variety of
metal oxide compounds. The following environmental data are available for the components of these products.
SILVER: Solubility: Insoluble. Many silver salts are only slightly soluble and so silver cations will rapidly be reduced to lower levels. The Biological half-
life for silver is a few days for animals and up to 50 days for humans.

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 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Continued)
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY (continued):
COPPER: Solubility: Insoluble. There is no evidence of any biotransformation for copper compounds. Copper is accumulated by all plants and
animals. BCF Algae = 12; plants = 1,000; invertebrate = 1,000, fish = 667 and fish =200(Soluble copper salts).
PHOSPHOROUS: Solubility in water 1 part/300,000 parts water. Radioactive phosphorous has been concentrated by factors of 75,000 by waterfowl
and 850,000 by aquatic life.
TIN: Solubility: Insoluble in water.
EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS or ANIMALS: Animal studies on copper indicate various health effects after
ingestion and exposures. Specific data on test animals are available, but are not presented in this Material Safety Data
Sheet.
EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE: These products are expected to cause adverse effects on aquatic life. Low
chronic aquatic limits indicate a high chronic hazard, it may be concentrated to toxic levels in food chain. The following
aquatic toxicity data are available for the components:
COPPER: SILVER: 0.1 ppm is toxic to bacteria and aquatic life. Discharge into
LC50(fathead minnows) = 0.14 ppm in hard water marine waters should not exceed /20 of 96 hour LC50, 0.25-0.025
LC50(bluegill) = 0.02 ppm in soft water mg/kg/day.
LC50(brook trout) = 0.09 ppm in soft water

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, and local
regulations. These products, if unaltered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by
your local hazardous waste regulatory authority.
EPA WASTE NUMBER: Waste of these products should be analyzed for Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure
chemicals, as follows: D011 (Silver), Regulated Level: 5.0 mg/L.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

THIS MATERIAL IS NOT HAZARDOUS (Per 49 CFR 172.101) BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not applicable.
HAZARD CLASS NUMBER and DESCRIPTION: Not applicable.
UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Not applicable.
PACKING GROUP: Not applicable.
DOT LABEL(S) REQUIRED: Not applicable.
NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NUMBER, 2000: Not applicable.
MARINE POLLUTANT: No component of this product is designated as a marine pollutant by the Department of
Transportation (49 CFR 172.101, Appendix B).
TRANSPORT CANADA TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS: This material is not considered
as dangerous goods, per regulations of Transport Canada.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL U.S. REGULATIONS:
U.S. SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: The components of these products are subject to the reporting requirements
of Sections 302, 304, and 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, as follows:

CHEMICAL NAME SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 313

(40 CFR 355, Appendix (40 CFR Table 302.4) (40 CFR 372.65)
A)
Copper No Yes Yes
Silver No Yes Yes
Phosphorous Yes Yes Yes (yellow or white)
U.S. SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: Phosphorous = 100 lbs.
U.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: The components of these products are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
U.S. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): Copper = 5000 lb.; Silver = 1,000 lb.; (for metal particles under 100
micrometers in diameter). Phosphorous = 1 lb.
OTHER U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: Not applicable.

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 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (Continued)
U.S. STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION: The components of these products are covered under specific State
regulations, as denoted below:
Alaska-Designated Toxic and Hazardous Michigan-Critical Materials Register: Copper. Pennsylvania-Hazardous Substance List:
Substances: Copper, fume, dust and mist, Minnesota-List of Hazardous Substances: Copper, Silicon, Silver, Phosphorous, and
Phosphorous (yellow), Tin. Copper, fume; Silver, Silicon, Phosphorous Tin.
California-Permissible Exposure Limits for (yellow),Tin. Rhode Island-Hazardous Substance List:
Chemical Contaminants: Copper, Silicon, Missouri- Employer Information/Toxic Copper, fume, dust, mist; Silicon, Silver,
Silver, Phosphorous (yellow),Tin. Substance List: Copper; Silicon, Silver, Phosphorous (red, white, yellow) ,Tin.
Florida-Substance List: Copper fume, dust and Phosphorous (yellow),Tin. Texas-Hazardous Substance List: Copper,
mist; Silver, Phosphorous (yellow),Tin. New Jersey-Right to Know Hazardous fume, Phosphorous (yellow) ,Tin.
Illinois-Toxic Substance List: Copper, Silicon, Substance List: Copper, Silver, and Tin. West Virginia-Hazardous Substance List:
Silver, and Phosphorous. North Dakota-List of Hazardous Chemicals, Copper, fume, Phosphorous (yellow) ,Tin.
Kansas -Section 302/313 List: Copper and Reportable Quantities: Copper, Silver, and Wisconsin-Toxic and Hazardous Substances:
compounds. Phosphorous. Copper, fume, Phosphorous (yellow) ,Tin.
Massachusetts-Substance List: Phosphorous
(yellow),Tin.
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65): The components of
these products are not on the California Proposition 65 lists.
LABELING (Precautionary Statements):
WARNING: PROTECT yourself and others. Read and understand this information.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.
HEAT RAYS (INFRARED RADIATION) from flame or hot metal can injure your eyes.
• Before Use, read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), and your
employer’s safety policies.
• Keep your head out of the fumes.
• Use enough ventilation, exhaust at the flame, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and the
general area.
• Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
• See American National Standard Z49.1 Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, published by the American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126. OSHA Safety and Health Standards, available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent office, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS INFORMATION.
ADDITIONAL CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
CANADIAN DSL/NDSL INVENTORY STATUS: The components of these products are on the DSL Inventory.
OTHER CANADIAN REGULATIONS: Not applicable.
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) PRIORITIES SUBSTANCES LISTS: The components of
these products are not on the CEPA Priorities Substances Lists.
CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS: Not applicable.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

DATE OF PRINTING: April 14, 2003

This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered pursuant to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Other government regulations
must be reviewed for applicability to this product. The information contained herein relates only to the specific product. If the product is combined with
other materials, all component properties must be considered. To the best of the J.W. Harris Company, Inc.’s knowledge, the information and
recommendations contained in this publication are reliable and accurate as of the date of issue. However, accuracy, suitability, or completeness are
not guaranteed, and no warranty, guarantee, or representation, expressed or implied, is made by J.W. Harris Co., Inc. as to the absolute correctness or
sufficiency of any representation contained in this and other publications; J.W. Harris Co., Inc. assumes no responsibility in connection therewith; nor
can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures may not be required under particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances. Data may be
changed from time to time. Be sure to consult the latest edition.

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 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on a MSDS. Some of these which are commonly used include the following:
CAS #: This is the Chemical Abstract Service Number which uniquely identifies each constituent.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR: FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR:
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, a Much of the information related to fire and explosion is derived from the
professional association which establishes exposure limits. IARC- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Flash Point - Minimum
International Agency for Research on Cancer TLV - Threshold Limit Value temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable
- an airborne concentration of a substance which represents conditions mixture with air. Autoignition Temperature: The minimum temperature
under which it is generally believed that nearly all workers may be required to initiate combustion in air with no other source of ignition. LEL -
repeatedly exposed without adverse effect. The duration must be the lowest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will explode or ignite in
considered, including the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA), the 15- the presence of an ignition source. UEL - the highest percent of vapor in air,
minute Short Term Exposure Limit, and the instantaneous Ceiling Level (C). by volume, that will explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
Skin absorption effects must also be considered. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
OSHA - U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Human and Animal Toxicology: Possible health hazards as derived from
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit - This exposure value means exactly the human data, animal studies, or from the results of studies with similar
same as a TLV, except that it is enforceable by OSHA. The OSHA compounds are presented. Definitions of some terms used in this section
Permissible Exposure Limits are based in the 1989 PELs and the June, are: LD50 - Lethal Dose (solids & liquids) which kills 50% of the exposed
1993 Air Contaminants Rule (Federal Register: 58: 35338-35351 and 58: animals; LC50 - Lethal Concentration (gases) which kills 50% of the
40191). Both the current PELs and the vacated PELs are indicated. The exposed animals; ppm concentration expressed in parts of material per
phrase, “Vacated 1989 PEL,” is placed next to the PEL which was vacated million parts of air or water; mg/m 3 concentration expressed in weight of
by Court Order. IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health - This substance per volume of air; mg/kg quantity of material, by weight,
level represents a concentration from which one can escape within 30- administered to a test subject, based on their body weight in kg. Other
minutes without suffering escape-preventing or permanent injury. The DFG measures of toxicity include TDLo, the lowest dose to cause a symptom
- MAK is the Republic of Germany’s Maximum Exposure Level, similar to and TCLo the lowest concentration to cause a symptom; TDo, LDLo, and
the U.S. PEL. NIOSH is the National Institute of Occupational Safety and LDo, or TC, TCo, LCLo, and LCo, the lowest dose (or concentration) to
Health, which is the research arm of the U.S. Occupational Safety and cause lethal or toxic effects. Cancer Information: The sources are:
Health Administration (OSHA). NIOSH issues exposure guidelines called IARC - the International Agency for Research on Cancer; NTP - the
Recommended Exposure Levels (RELs). When no exposure guidelines National Toxicology Program, RTECS - the Registry of Toxic Effects of
are established, an entry of NE is made for reference. NTP- National Chemical Substances, OSHA and CAL/OSHA. IARC and NTP rate
Toxicology Program chemicals on a scale of decreasing potential to cause human cancer with
rankings from 1 to 4. Subrankings (2A, 2B, etc.) are also used. Other
HAZARD RATINGS:
Information: BEI - ACGIH Biological Exposure Indices, represent the
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: Health Hazard:
levels of determinants which are most likely to be observed in specimens
0 (minimal acute or chronic exposure hazard); 1 (slight acute or chronic
collected from a healthy worker who has been exposed to chemicals to the
exposure hazard); 2 (moderate acute or significant chronic exposure
same extent as a worker with inhalation exposure to the TLV. Ecological
hazard); 3 (severe acute exposure hazard; onetime overexposure can
Information: EC is the effect concentration in water. BCF =
result in permanent injury and may be fatal); 4 (extreme acute exposure
Bioconcentration Factor, which is used to determine if a substance will
hazard; onetime overexposure can be fatal). Flammability Hazard: 0
concentrate in lifeforms which consume contaminated plant or animal
(minimal hazard); 1 (materials that require substantial pre-heating before
matter. Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution is represented by log Kow or
burning); 2 (combustible liquid or solids; liquids with a flash point of 38-93°C log Koc and is used to assess a substance’s behavior in the environment.
[100-200°F]); 3 (Class IB and IC flammable liquids with flash points below
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
38°C [100°F]); 4 (Class IA flammable liquids with flash points below 23°C
This section explains the impact of various laws and regulations on the
[73°F] and boiling points below 38°C [100°F]. Reactivity Hazard: 0 material. U.S.: EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. DOT is
(normally stable); 1 (material that can become unstable at elevated
the U.S. Department of Transportation. SARA is the Superfund
temperatures or which can react slightly with water); 2 (materials that are
Amendments and Reauthorization Act. TSCA is the U.S. Toxic Substance
unstable but do not detonate or which can react violently with water); 3 Control Act. CERCLA (or Superfund) refers to the Comprehensive
(materials that can detonate when initiated or which can react explosively Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Labeling is per
with water); 4 (materials that can detonate at normal temperatures or
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z129.1). CANADA:
pressures).
CEPA is the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. WHMIS is the
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION: Health Hazard: 0 Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. TC is
(material that on exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard
Transport Canada. DSL/NDSL are the Canadian Domestic/Non-Domestic
beyond that of ordinary combustible materials); 1 (materials that on
Substances Lists. The CPR is the Canadian Product Regulations. This
expos ure under fire conditions could cause irritation or minor residual
section also includes information on the precautionary warnings which
injury); 2 (materials that on intense or continued exposure under fire appear on the materials package label.
conditions could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury);
3 (materials that can on short exposure could cause serious temporary or
residual injury); 4 (materials that under very short exposure causes death
or major residual injury). Flammability Hazard and Reactivity Hazard: Refer
to definitions for “Hazardous Materials Identification System”.

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