MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 : PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME : SYNONYMS : PRODUCT CODES : Sifbronze Flux 225g, 500g Jar FO010022, FO010050 SUPPLIER : Weldability Sif ADDRESS : Peters House, The Orbital Centre, Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. SG6 1ET. UK. CONTACT PHONE : +44 (0) 1462 482200 CONTACT FAX : +44 (0) 1462 482202 CHEMICAL NAME : CHEMICAL FAMILY : CHEMICAL FORMULA : PRODUCT USE : PREPARED BY : Borax-based Flux Powder Welding & Brazing applications. Technical Support Team, Weldability Sif SECTION 2 : COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS INGREDIENT: Boric Acid, Borax. SUBSTANCE CAS NO. % WT EC NO. TLV mg/m3 REACH SUBMISSION NO. H3BO3 10043-35-3 25-50 233-139-2 10mg / m3 PS378310-17 Disodium Tetraborate 1303-96-4 25-50 215-540-4 5mg / m3 PS378310-17 Boric Acid 1330-43-4 25-50 215-540-4 Calcium Dihydroxide 1305-62-0 <2.5 215-137-3 SECTION 2 NOTES: SECTION 3 : HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. ROUTES OF ENTRY: POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS EYES: Irritation and redness. Risk of serious damage to eyes. SKIN: No irritant effect. INGESTION: Harmful. Page 1 of 7
INHALATION: ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Risk of inhalation. CARCINOGENICITY OSHA: ACGIH: NTP: IAR OTHER: SECTION 4 : FIRST AID MEASURES EYES: SKIN: INGESTION: INHALATION: NOTES TO PHYSICIANS OR FIRST AID PROVIDERS Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of complaints consult a doctor. Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. These are precautionary measures as generally this product does not irritate the skin. Call for a doctor immediately. Do NOT drink and Do NOT induce vomiting. Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. SECTION 5 : FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, UPPER: (% BY VOLUME) LOWER: FLASH POINT: METHOD USED: AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Not applicable HEALTH: FLAMMABILITY: REACTIVITY: OTHER: HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION HEALTH: FLAMMABILITY: REACTIVITY: PROTECTION: EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. Wear mount respiratory protective device. Page 2 of 7
PROCEDURES: UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: SECTION 6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: For small spillages, brush powder into a suitable container. Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water courses or sewage system. Dispose contaminated material as waste according to Section 13. SECTION 7 : HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING AND STORAGE: OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Open receptacle with care. Keep respiratory protective device available. If handling flux powder, use rubber gloves and avoid contact with skin and eyes. Advised preservation period under normal storage conditions is 6 months. Store flux jars locked up in a cool dry place. SECTION 8 : EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ENGINEERING CONTROLS: VENTILATION : RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: EYE PROTECTION: SKIN PROTECTION: OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: When handling powder, ensure adequate ventilation. Breathing equipment is not required. Not required. Wear suitable protective gloves when handling powder. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Store protective clothing separately. SECTION 9 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: ODOR: PHYSICAL STATE: ph AS SUPPLIED: ph (Other): BOILING POINT: MELTING POINT: White solid powder. None Not applicable >75 C Page 3 of 7
FREEZING POINT: VAPOR PRESSURE (mmhg): VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1): EVAPORATION RATE: Not Applicable BASIS(=1): SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slightly soluble. PERCENT SOLIDS BY WEIGHT: 100% PERCENT VOLATILE: BY WT/ BY VOL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC): WITH WATER: WITHOUT WATER: MOLECULAR WEIGHT: VISCOSITY: LBS/GAL LBS/GAL SECTION 10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: STABLE Stable if used in accordance with specifications. UNSTABLE CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATION): Avoid strong oxidizing agents. No dangerous reactions known. No decomposition products known. Page 4 of 7
SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: RISK PHRASES: This flux powder is toxic, and considered to be a harmful irritant. Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version. R 60 May impair fertility. R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child. R 37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. Classification system The classification was made according to the latest editions of the EUlists, and expanded upon from company and literature data. P 201 Obtain special instructions before use. P 202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P 281 Use personal protective equipment as required. SAFETY PHRASES: 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. 20 When using do not eat or drink. 29 Do not empty into drains. 36 Wear suitable protective clothing. 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water. SYMBOL(S): T SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: RISK PHRASES: SAFETY PHRASES: SYMBOL(S): Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Water Hazard Class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): Slightly hazardous for water. SECTION 13 : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: RCRA HAZARD CLASS: Dispose in accordance with local authority regulations. See section 6 for small spills. Must not be disposed of together with household rubbish. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Page 5 of 7
SECTION 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION ROAD TRANSPORTATION PROPER SHIPPING NAME: HAZARD CLASS: 60 ID NUMBER: 3288 PACKING GROUP: III LABEL STATEMENT: 6.1 Toxic substances WATER TRANSPORTATION PROPER SHIPPING NAME: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC N.O.S (boric acid, disodium tetraborate decahydrate) HAZARD CLASS: 6.1 ID NUMBER: 3288 PACKING GROUP: LABEL STATEMENTS: MARINE POLLUTANT: EMS NUMBER: III 6.1 Toxic substances No F-A, S-A AIR TRANSPORTATION PROPER SHIPPING NAME: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC N.O.S (boric acid, disodium tetraborate decahydrate) HAZARD CLASS: 6.1 ID NUMBER: 3288 PACKING GROUP: III LABEL STATEMENTS: 6.1 Toxic substances OTHER TRANSPORT CONSIDERATIONS: SECTION 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION RISK PHRASES SAFETY PHRASES INDICATION(S) OF DANGER WATER HAZARD CLASS 37, 38, 41, 60, 61 20, 29, 36, 45, 53, 60 T 1 CHEMICAL INVENTORY: Substances in this preparation are on the EINECS inventory Page 6 of 7
SECTION 16 : OTHER INFORMATION OTHER INFORMATION: PREPARATION INFORMATION: These products are used as gas welding and brazing fluxes, and normal precautions for those processes must be observed. In particular, the operator should not directly inhale welding fume and adequate ventilation must be provided. Data source: Croners Guide to: Dangerous Chemicals. First Aid. Emergency Spillage. The information supplied in this Safety Data Sheet is designed only as guidance for safe use, storage and handling of the product. This information is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief at the date of publication however no guarantee is made to its accuracy. This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials in any other process. For further information, contact Weldability Sif technical support on 0870 330 7757 or email servicewholeweld.co.uk Doc Ref: SIF/MSDS/FO010022 REV: 09.08.10 Page 7 of 7