HARRIS J W CO INC -- STAY SILV 15  -- 3439-00-188-6982
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STAY SILV 15
MSDS Date:04/01/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-188-6982
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HARRIS J W CO INC
Address:10930 DEERFIELD RD
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45242-4110
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-891-2000
Emergency Phone Num:800-543-4536
Preparer's Name:KURT CATHERMAN
CAGE:JO820
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J. W. HARRIS CO., INC
Address:10930 DEERFIELD RD
Box:City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45242-4110
Country:US
Phone:513-891-2000
CAGE:JO820
Company Name:J. W. HARRIS CO., INC.
Address:10930 DEERFIELD ROAD
Box:City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45242-4110
Country:US
Phone:513-891-2000
CAGE:27911

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILVER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-22-4
RTECS #:VW3500000
Fraction by Wt: 15%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 80.0%
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:PHOSPHOROUS (YELLOW)  (SARA III)
CAS:7723-14-0
RTECS #:TH3500000
Fraction by Wt: 5.0%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:UNCLASSIFIED BRAZING FUMES=5MG/M3 PEL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO BRAZING FUMES OR GASES MAY
    CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE NAUSEA, FEVER, DRYNESS OR
    IRRITATION OF THE THROAT, COUGHING, BODY ACHE AND CHILLS. LONG TERM
    EXPOSURE TO BRAZING FUMES,	GASES OR DUST MAY CONTRIBUTE TO
    PULMONARY IRRITATION OR PNEUMOCONIOSIS. USE OF FLUORIDE FLUX FUMES
    ARE ALSO HAZARDOUS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS ALLOY
    ARE CONSIDERED CARCINOGINIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:COPPER AND ZINC FUME MAY CAUSE METAL FUME
    FEVER. SHORT TERM SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE A METALLIC TASTE IN THE
    MOUTH, DRYNESS OR IRRITATIONS OF THE THROAT FOLLOWED BY COUGHING,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH, NAUSEA,  FEVER, BODY ACHE, AND CHILLS. LONG
    TERMEXPOSURE TO WELDING FUME, GASES OR DUST MAY CONTRIBUTE TO
    PULMONARY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH IMPAIRED PULMONARY
    FUNCTIONS OR ILLNESS MAY HAVE SYMPTOMS EXACERBATED BY FUME
    IRRITATIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:REMOVE FROM DUST OR FUME EXPOSURE. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,
    PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
    BRAZING ALLOYS ARE FREQUENTLY USED WITH A FLUORIDE TYPE FLUX. IF
    APPLICA BLE, FLUX FUME SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN TREATMENT.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUES
    AND PLACE IN SUITABLE DOT APPROVED CONTAINERS AND DISPOSE OF IN
    FULL COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. AVOID
    INHALATION AND SKIN EXPOSU RE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR GLOVES AND FLAME RETARDANT
    CLOTHING WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR BRAZING.
Other Precautions:PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SCREENS TO SHIELD OTHERS. WHEN
    ELECTRODES AND FLUXES ARE CONSUMED, THE FUME AND GAS DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCTS GENERATED ARE DIFFERENT IN FORM FROM THE INGREDIENTS
    LISTED. NEW COMPOUNDS  NOT IN THE ELECTRODES MAY FORM.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE WELD FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR BRAZING IN A CONFINED SPACE OR
    WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE
    BELOW RECOMMENDED LIMITS.  USE ONLY NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR BRAZING TO
    KEEP THE DUST, FUMES & GASES FROM THE WORKERS BREATHING ZONE
Protective Gloves:WELDERS LEATHER GLOVES
Eye Protection:OSHA APPROVED GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD W/LENS
Other Protective Equipment:DARK FLAME RETARDANT CLOTHING WHEN CUTTING,
    GRINDING OR BRAZING INCLUDING ARM & SHOULDER PROTECTORS, APRON, AND
    HAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR
    SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATIED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BRAZING FUMES & GASES CANNOT BE CLASSIFIED SIMPLY. THEIR COMPOSITION
    AND QUANTITY ARE DEPENDENT ON THE METAL BEING WELDED, THE
    PROCEDURES, PROCESSES AND THE TYPE OF WIRE OR ELECTRODES USED.
    OTHER INFL UENCING FACTORS ARE THE PRESENCE OF CONTAMINANTS.
    CHLORINATED SOLVENTS AND FLUORIDE FLUXES MAY DECOMPOSE TO TOXIC
    GASES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:0
Vapor Density:0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:RECTANGULAR COPPER BRAZING ROD 0.05 X 0.125 X 18
    INCHES LONG. NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BRAZING FUMES AND GASES CANNOT BE
    CLASSIFIED SIMPLY. THE DECOMPOSITON PRODUCTS ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE
    ROD INGREDIENTS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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