TEC Flux
Material Safety Data Sheet
1. Product And Company Identification
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Supplier
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Lucas Milhaupt, Inc. Handy & Harman of Canada, Ltd.
5656 South Pennsylvania Avenue 290 Carlingview Drive
Cudahy, WI 53110 Rexdale, ON M9W5G1
Supplier Emergency Contacts & Phone Number
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Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc.: 414-769-6000
Handy & Harman of Canada, Ltd.: 416-675-1860
Manufacturer
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Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc.
5656 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Cudahy, WI 53110
Telephone: 414-769-6000
Fax: 414-769-1093
Manufacturer Emergency Contacts & Phone Number
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Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
Issue Date: 07/13/2009
Product Name: TEC Flux
MSDS Number: 196
Product Codes: 36-100, 36-200, 36-300, 36-301, and 36-304.
2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
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Ingredient Name CAS Number %
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Ammonium chloride 12125-02-9 3-6
Hydrochloric acid 7647-01-0 1-3
Lithium chloride 7447-41-8 <4
Zinc chloride 7646-85-7 40-50
3. Hazards Identification
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Primary Routes(s) Of Entry
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Ingestion; inhalation.
Eye Hazards
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Eye contact may cause severe irritation and/or corneal injury.
Skin Hazards
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Skin contact with this product may cause irritation and/or skin burns,
particularly on abraded skin. Prolonged exposure may cause skin
ulceration.
Ingestion Hazards
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Some components of this product are potentially toxic if ingested, causing
one or more of the following symptoms and effects: nausea, vomiting, cramps,
diarrhea, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal irritation, convulsions, and
kidney damage.
Inhalation Hazards
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Inhalation of the components of this product is not known to present a
significant risk to health when used according to instructions and with
appropriate protective measures (see Section #8). Inhalation of components
and/or decomposition byproducts has been reported to cause one or more of
the following symptoms or acute effects upon very high or prolonged exposure:
ACUTE EFFECTS: inhalation may irritate the nose, throat, and respiratory
tract, and cause nausea, chest tightness, fever, and shortness of breath.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: Long-term inhalation exposure may cause ulceration of
mucous membranes, pneumonitis, and pulmonary edema.
4. First Aid Measures
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Eye
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Flush affected areas with water for at least fifteen minutes. Seek
medical assistance if necessary.
Skin
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Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with large quantities of
water for at least five minutes. Seek medical attention if necessary.
Launder or dry-clean clothing before reuse.
Ingestion
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Do not induce vomiting. If the subject is conscious, give plenty of milk
or water. Seek immediate medical assistance. Do not attempt to give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation
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If signs and symptoms of toxicity are observed, remove subject from area,
administer oxygen, and seek medical attention. Keep the subject warm and
at rest. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.
Note To Physician
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The component zinc chloride is corrosive to tissues and, depending upon
ingested dose, may be toxic. There is no specific antidote. Treat ingestion
symptomatically. The component hydrochloric acid is also corrosive to
tissues. No components are absorbed through the skin, although the skin
contact can cause irritation or burns.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
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Flash Point: N/Appl.
Autoignition Point: N/Appl.
Flammability Class: N/Appl.
Lower Explosive Limit: N/Appl.
Upper Explosive Limit: N/Appl.
Fire And Explosion Hazards
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This product is non-flammable and non-explosive. If it is present in a fire
or explosion, potentially hazardous emissions may include zinc chloride,
zinc oxide, lithium oxide, ammonium chloride, and hydrogen chloride.
Fire Fighting Instructions
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If fighting a fire in which this product is present, wear a self-contained
breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in pressure-demand or other
positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
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Isolate spilled material and transfer to impervious containers. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Wear appropriate protective
equipment (e.g., gloves, chemical goggles) during cleanup and disposal.
7. Handling And Storage
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Handling Precautions
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Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, using protective
equipment as necessary.
Storage Precautions
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Store in a cool place away from incompatible materials (see Section #10).
Work/Hygienic Practices
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To minimize ingestion, wash hands and face before eating, drinking,
applying cosmetics, or using tobacco.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls
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Use appropriate ventilation (e.g., dilution, local exhaust) adequate to
maintain concentrations of all components and their byproducts to within
their applicable standards.
Eye/Face Protection
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Wear eye protection adequate to prevent eye contact with the product and eye
injury from the hazards of soldering. Plastic-frame spectacles with side
shields and filter lenses (shade #3 or #4) are recommended.
Skin Protection
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Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin injuries
from the hazards of soldering or skin contact with the product. Avoid
flammable fabrics.
Respiratory Protection
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If an exposure level exceeds an applicable exposure standard, use a NIOSH-
approved respirator having a configuration (type of facepiece, filter media,
assigned protection factor, etc.) appropriate to the concentration of the
contaminant(s) generated. For guidance on selection and use of respirators,
consult American National Standard Z88.2 (ANSI, New York, NY 10036 USA).
Ingredient(s) - Exposure Limits
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Ammonium chloride
ACGIH TLVs: 10 mg/m3 TWA; 20 mg/m3 STEL No OSHA PEL(s)
Hydrochloric acid
ACGIH TLV: 2 ppm "Ceiling" (as HCl) OSHA PEL: 5ppm "Ceiling" (as HCl)
Lithium chloride
No ACGIH TLV(s) No OSHA PEL(s)
Zinc chloride
ACGIH TLVs: 1 mg/m3 TWA; 2 mg/m3 STEL OSHA PEL: 1 mg/m3 TWA
9. Physical And Chemical Properties
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Appearance
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Red liquid with a mild odor.
Chemical Type: Mixture
Physical State: Liquid
Boiling Point: ca. 229F./109C.
Specific Gravity: ca. 1.55
Solution pH: <7
Solubility: soluble
Other physical properties (odor threshold, evaporation rate, vapor pressure,
vapor density, oil-water coefficient, percent volatiles, percent VOCs) are
not applicable to this product.
10. Stability And Reactivity
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Stability: stable
Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur
Conditions To Avoid (Stability)
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Some components of the product will decompose and/or off gas at elevated
temperatures.
Incompatible Materials
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Strong bases; potassium plus aluminum bromide; potassium chlorate;
ammonium nitrate; iodine pentafluoride; bromine trifluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
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Zinc chloride, zinc oxide, ammonium chloride, lithium chloride, and/or
hydrogen chloride.
11. Toxicological Information
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Chronic/Carcinogenicity
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The product contains no chemicals classified as potential or demonstrated
carcinogens by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Reproductive Effects
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In experimental animal studies, ingestion or injection of lithium chloride
has been found to cause various reproductive problems, including reduced
litter size and fetal death in females, adverse effects on sperm in males,
and developmental abnormalities in offspring. These are not plausible
routes of human exposure in occupational settings, and the relevance of
these findings to human health is unknown.
Intraperitoneal injection of zinc chloride in fetal mice has produced
skeletal abnormalities and delayed development. This is not a plausible
route of human exposure in occupational settings, and the significance of
this finding with respect to humans is unknown.
Mutagenicity (Genetic Effects)
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Zinc chloride has been associated with an increase in chromosomal
aberrations in mouse bone marrow.
Conditions Aggravated By Overexposure
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Pre-existing pulmonary diseases (e.g., bronchitis, asthma) may be aggravated
by inhalation overexposure to the components or decomposition byproducts of
this product. Overexposure by inhalation or ingestion may aggravate
diseases of the liver, kidneys, and skeletal, cardiovascular, central
nervous, and gastrointestinal systems.
Ingredient(s) - Toxicological Data
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Ammonium chloride
LD50: 1,650 mg/kg (oral/rat) LC50: No data available
Hydrochloric acid
LD50: 900 mg/kg (oral/rabbit) LC50: 3,124 ppm for 1 hr. (rat)
Lithium chloride
LD50: 526 mg/kg (oral/rat) LC50: No data available
Zinc chloride
LD50: 350 mg/kg (oral/rat) LC50: No data available
12. Ecological Information
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In its intended manner of use, this product should not be released into the
environment, and adverse effects on ecosystems are not anticipated under
recommended conditions of use, storage, and disposal.
13. Disposal Considerations
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Dispose of unused or unusable product in accordance with applicable Federal,
State/Provincial, and local regulations.
14. Transport Information
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Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, n.o.s.
(contains zinc chloride and hydrochloric acid)
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: II
DOT Identification Number: UN1760
DOT Shipping Label: CORROSIVE
Packaging Exceptions: 49CFR Part 173.154
15. Regulatory Information
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TSCA Information
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All components of this product are listed on the EPA's TSCA inventory.
SARA Hazard Classes
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Acute Health Hazard; Chronic Health Hazard
Ingredient(s) - U.S. Regulatory Information
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Hydrochloric acid
SARA Title III - Section 313 Form "R"/TRI Reportable Chemical
Canadian Regulatory Information
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All components of this product are listed on the Domestic Substances List.
WHMIS Hazard Class(es) and Division(s): D1B, D2A, D2B, E
Components on Ingredients Disclosure List:
1. Ammonium chloride (CASRN 12125-02-9)
2. Hydrogen chloride (CASRN 7647-01-0)
3. Zinc chloride (CASRN 7646-85-7)
16. Other/Revision Information
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This MSDS supersedes a previous MSDS dated 06/18/2004.
Disclaimer
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Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this document,
we extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained therein, and assume no
responsibility regarding the suitability of this information for the user's
intended purposes or for the consequences of its use. Each individual should
make a determination as to the suitability of the information for their
particular purpose(s).
Lucas Milhaupt, Inc. Handy & Harman of Canada, Ltd.
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