MATERIAL SAFETY DATA


SECTION I: Material Name - PIEDMONT 70

SECTION II: Ingrdedients and Hazards:


Palladium(7440-05-3)25.0%Silver(7440-22-4)70.0%
Indium(7440-74-6)3.0%Zinc(7440-66-6)2.0%
Iridium(7439-88-5)Trace

Hazard Data:

For pure silver (dust and fumes)8 hr TLV0.01 mg/m3
For pure indium (dust and fumes)8 hr TLV0.1 mg/m3
For pure zinc (fumes)8 hr TLV5.0 mg/m3

SECTION III: Physical Data
Appearance: White color, no odor(see "more info")

SECTION IV: Fire and Explosion Data This alloy is fire and explosion resistant.


SECTION V: Reactivity
Alloy is insoluble in water.
Alloy oxidizes at very high temperature but remains stable.

SECTION VI: Health Hazard Information
Silver and indoun are present in this alloy. Exposure to high concentrations of silver fumes or dust may cause dermitittis or upper respiratory tract irritation. Exposure to high concentrations of indium may cause skin irritation or toxicity when ingested.
FIRST AID: Skin Contact: Flush skin and scrub with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Assist breathing with oxygen if necessary. Ingestion: Give large doses of water to induce vomiting.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with running water including under eye lids.

SECTION VII: Spill and Leak Procedures
Recover dust by vacuuming or wet sweeping while wearing respirator and protective clothing. Save for metal value.

SECTION VIII: Special Protection Information
General and local ventilation as well as exhaust should be employed. Respirators, goggles and gloves should be used.

SECTION IX: Special Precautions
Avoid inhalation of dust and fumes. Avoid skin contact.

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