1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Product Name Water Soluble Flux Product Code SWSF100, SSW300PK Other Names - Product Use Soldering applications Company Name Bromic Group Address 1 Suttor Street Silverwater NSW 2128 Telephone Number 02 9748 3900 Emergency Telephone 1300 276 642 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Non-flammable and non-combustible mixture. If involved in fire toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride and zinc oxide may be generated. Irritant. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS INFORMATION Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Symptoms include sore throat, coughing and shortness of breath. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation. Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON DANGEROUS GOODS. Classified as hazardous according to the criteria of Safe Work Australia. Hazards Risk Phrases Safety Phrases Xi - Irritant R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. S1/2 - Keep locked up and out of reach of children. S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Characterisation Mixture Hazardous Ingredient (common name) CAS Number Proportion Zinc chloride 7646-85-7 1-5% Ingredients deemed not to be hazardous - Balance to 100% 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate 14/02/2012 1/6
Ingestion Skin Eyes medical attention. Rinse mouth with water. Give plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention. In case of skin contact, wash affected areas with water and soap. Remove contaminated clothing ad launder before use. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop. In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Hazardous Combustion Products Special Protective Actions for Firefighters Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards Hazchem Code For major fires call the Fire Brigade. Ensure that an escape path is available from any fire. Dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam. Hydrogen chloride, zinc chloride, zinc oxide and ammonium. Evacuate all unnecessary personnel from the area. Allow only properly trained and protected emergency response personnel in area. Wear personal protective equipment and a Safe Work Australia approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Product is a non flammable and non combustible. Not allocated. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Environmental Precautions Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up Wear personal protective equipment and a Safe Work Australia approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate all nonessential personnel from affected area. Do not breathe fumes and vapour. Ventilate contaminated area thoroughly. In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Minor spillage absorb with sand, earth or other absorbent material. Contain major spillage and pump into non-metallic containers. If not, neutralize with ash or sodium bicarbonate, dilute with water and dispose according to applicable local and state government regulations. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling Conditions for Safe Storage Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Use only with adequate ventilation. Food, beverages and tobacco products should not be stored or consumed where this material is in use. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use. Provide eyewash fountains and safety showers in close proximity to points of potential exposure. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Store in a plastic containers. Avoid metal 14/02/2012 2/6
containers. Protect from heat. Keep away from incompatible materials. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control Parameters - Exposure Standards (Safe Work Australia) Engineering Controls Zinc chloride: TWA: - ppm / 1 mg/m 3 STEL: - ppm / 2 mg/m 3 Adequate local exhaust ventilation to control airborne concentrations below the exposure limits. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Respiratory Protection Eye/Face Protection Skin Protection Thermal Hazards If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations to a level which is adequate to protect worker health, use a Safe Work Australia approved respiratory protection. See Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 for more information. Safety glasses with top and side shields or goggles. See Australian Standards AS 1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for more information. PVC gloves, rubber apron and protective clothing. See Australian Standards AS 2161 and 2919 and AS/NZS 2210 for more information. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance White paste Odour Odourless Odour Threshold ph Melting Point / Freezing Point 0 C Initial Boiling Point / Range 104 C Flash Point Evaporation Rate 0.6 Flammability Not flammable Lower Flammability or Explosive Limit Upper Flammability or Explosive Limit Vapour Pressure Vapour Density Relative Density (Specific Gravity) 0.97 Solubility in Water Soluble Reactivity in Water None Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Auto-ignition Temperature Decomposition Temperature Viscosity VOC Content 0% 14/02/2012 3/6
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Hazardous Polymerization Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use Will not occur. Excessive heat or cold. Metals, strong oxidising or reducing materials, cyanides or combustible materials. Hydrogen chloride, zinc chloride, zinc oxide and ammonium. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity Acute Health Effects Skin Corrosion/Irritation Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Sensitization Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxicity STOT-Single Exposure STOT-Repeated Exposure Aspiration Hazard Routes of Exposure Chronic Health Effects Existing Conditions Aggravated by Exposure Zinc chloride: Oral LD 50 (rat) = 350mg/m 3 Oral LD 50 (mouse) = 329mg/m 3 Very hazardous in case of skin and eye contact, ingestion and inhalation. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness. Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing. Severe overexposure can produce lung damage, unconsciousness or death. May cause skin irritation. May cause eye irritation. This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals. Inhalation: Ingestion: Eye: Skin: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Symptoms include sore throat, coughing and shortness of breath. May cause gastrointestinal irritation. May cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Bioaccumulation, Persistence and Degradibility 14/02/2012 4/6
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal methods and containers Special precautions for landfill or incineration Dispose according to applicable local and state government regulations. Please consult your state Land Waste Management Authority for more information. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not classified as a dangerous good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous goods by road or rail. UN Number Proper Shipping Name Dangerous Goods Class Subsidiary Risk Hazchem Code Packing Group Special Provisions Limited Quantities Packagings & IBCs - Packing Instruction Packagings & IBCs - Special Packing Provisions Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers Instructions Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers Spec Provisions SEA TRANSPORT IMDG UN Number Proper Shipping Name Dangerous Goods Class Packing Group AIR TRANSPORT ICAO / IATA UN Number Proper Shipping Name Dangerous Goods Class Packing Group 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Zinc chloride is listed in the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS). 16. OTHER INFORMATION Last Revision of MSDS Rev 1.0 (14/02/2012) Prepared by MSDS.COM.AU Pty Ltd www.msds.com.au 14/02/2012 5/6
Abbreviations Used IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer ASCC: National Occupational Health and Safety Commission NTP: National Toxicology Program (U.S.) OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S.) STEL: Short term exposure limit TWA: Time weighted average Emergency Contacts Bromic Group Bromic Group Emergency Number Police and Fire Brigade Poisons Information Centre 02 9748 3900 1300 276 642 000 13 11 26 The information contained in this material safety data sheet is provided in good faith and is believed to be accurate at the date of issuance. Bromic Group makes no representation of the accuracy or comprehensiveness of the information and to the full extent allowed by law excludes all liability for any loss or damage related to the supply or use of the information in this material safety data sheet. MSDS.COM.AU Pty Ltd is not in a position to warrant the accuracy of the data herein. The user is cautioned to make their own determinations as to the suitability of the information provided to the particular circumstances in which the product is used. Please read instructions / label before using product. This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Safe Work Australia document National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)] 14/02/2012 6/6