PEWTER STICKS Revision Date: 03/08/2007

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1 Page 1 of 5 MSDS No.: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING 1.1. PRODUCTS IDENTIFICATION: Pewter Sticks 1.2. USE OF SUBSTANCE: No information supplied 1.3. COMPANY: Mining & Chemical Products Ltd 1-4 Nielson Road Finedon Road Industrial Estate Wellingborough Northants NN8 4PE Telephone Number: Fax Number: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Main Hazards: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin Other Hazards: Not regarded as a health or environmental hazard in the supplied form. Please ensure that a risk assessment is carried out for your own use. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredient Percentage EINESC No CAS No Risk Phrases COPPER <1% [N] R51/53 MCP 232 >90% [Xi] R36/37/38 ANTIMONY 1-% [Xn] R20/21/22 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Ingestion: There may be irritation of the throat. Wash out mouth with water. Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one s own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor.

2 Page 2 of 5 MSDS No.: 0079 Eye Contact: There may be irritation and redness. Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Skin Contact: There may be mild irritation at the site on contact. Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used Exposure Hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes Protection of Fire-Fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions: Refer to Section 8 to SDS for personal protective details. Do not create dust. Environmental Precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers Clean-up Procedures: Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Avoid the formation or spread of dust in the air. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Antimony WEL (8 hr exposure limit): 0.5 mg/m 3 Engineering Measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area

3 Page 3 of 5 MSDS No.: 0079 Respiratory Protection: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment Hand Protection: Protective gloves Eye Protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand Skin Protection: Protective clothing 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES State: Colour: Odour: Evaporation Rate: Solubility in Water: Solid Silver Odourless Negligible Insoluble. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stable: Stable under normal conditions Conditions to Avoid: Heat Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids Hazardous Decomposition Products: In combustion emits toxic fumes. Contact with acids liberates toxic gases 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Copper: IPR MUS LD mg/kg Antimony: IPR RAT LD50 0 mg/kg Routes of Exposure: Refer to Section 4 of SDS for routes of exposure and corresponding symptoms

4 Page 4 of 5 MSDS No.: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Copper: Fish rainbow trout 96H LC mg/l Mobility: Insoluble in water Persistence and Degradability: Bioaccumulative Potential: Other Adverse Effects: 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS R3 Recycling/reclamation of metals and metal compounds Disposal of Packaging: Retain for recovery NB: The user s attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR/RID Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations IMDG/IMO IATA/ICAO 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Hazard Symbols: Irritant

5 Page 5 of 5 MSDS No.: 0079 Risk Phrases: R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin Safety Phrases: S22 Do not breathe dust Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principle regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user s attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions. 16. OTHER INFORNATION Risk Phrases used in s.3: R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed Legal Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.