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COSHH - Cadmium Bearing Alloys

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE COMPANY AND OF THE MATERIAL

Company Identification
CuP Alloys Ltd/ CuP Alloys (Modelling) Ltd
15 Sandstone Avenue
Chesterfield
S42 7NS

Phone No 01246 566814

Product Type Cadmium Bearing Silver Solder

Product Codes 820, 823, 830, 834
838, 840, 842, 850, 850N

Composition Silver, Copper, Cadmium Zinc,

Form Wire, Rod, Strip, Powder, Preform, Foil, Paste
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2 INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Cadmium CAS No. 7441-43-9 10 - 25% EC No 231-152-8
Risk Phrases R20
Safety Phrases S20/21, S22,S23, S36/37/39, S38
Any Occupational Exposure Limits are listed in Section 8
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3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Major Important Hazards R20
Harmful by inhalation.

Potential Acute Health Effects No information available

Potential Chronic Health Effects
Cadmium classified 2 suspected carcinogen for humans. May be toxic to kidneys, liver, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract.
Repeated or prolonged exposure can produce target organ damage.

Environmental Hazard Not Available
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4 FIRST AID MEASURES

No special requirements
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5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Material is not combustible. No known special firefighting precautions.
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6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions None

Environmental Precautions None

Clean up methods As appropriate
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7 HANDLING & STORAGE

Handling S22 Avoid inhaling dust
S20/21 Do not eat, smoke or drink when using

Storage No special requirements
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8 EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal Protection
S20 When using do not eat or drink
S21 When using do not smoke
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing
S37 Wear suitable gloves
S39 Wear suitable eye/face protection
S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment

Exposure Limits Cadmium TWA 0.025mg/cub metre

9 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

State Solid
Melting Range 590 - 770 deg C
Appearance silver - white
Boiling Point not available
Vapour Pressure not available
Explosive Risks not applicable
Flammability Risks not applicable
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10 STABILITY & REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid.
Highly reactive with acids alkalis and oxidizing agents

Decomposition Products Metallic Oxides

Stablity Material is stable
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11 TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION

Inhalation Not available
Ingestion Not available
Eye Contact Not available
Skin Contact Irritant
Target Organs Upper respiratory tract,kidneys,liver
Chronic Effects General deterioration of health by accumulation
Carcinogenic Effects Classified 2
Mutagenic Effects None
Teratogenic Effects None
Narcosis Not available
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12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not available
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13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste must be disposed of in accordance with
Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991
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14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

No special precautions
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15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Material to be marked Harmful Cadmium
Risk Phrases. R20.
Safety Phrases. S20/21,22,23,36,37,38,39
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16 OTHER INFORMATION

References BS EN 1044
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NB The information contained in this sheet is believed to be accurate but CuP Alloys Ltd assumes no liability for its accuracy or completeness. Final determination of the suitability of a product remains the responsibility of the user.

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