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1 Identification of substance
Product details
Trade name: SP-44
Application of the substance / the preparation: Soldering flux
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Northrop Grumman Kester Tel.(847) 297-1600
515 E. Touhy Ave. Fax.(847) 390-9338
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Information department:
MSDS Coordinator Tel. (847) 699-5755
Emergency information:
CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number: (800)424-9300
CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number (Outside of the U.S. and Canada): (703)527-3887
2 Composition/Data on components
Chemical characterization
Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
Dangerous components:
8050-09-7 Rosin 25-50%
65-85-0 benzoic acid 2.5-10%
107-21-1 ethanediol 2.5-10%
57-11-4 stearic acid, pure 10-25%
3 Hazards identification
WHMIS Hazard Symbols
=
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines.
May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Classification system:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 1
1 Fire = 1
1 0 Reactivity = 0
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HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH 1 Health = 1
Fire = 1
FIRE 1
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
After swallowing: Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air. Immediately call a doctor.
5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Aliphatic aldehydes
Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiatory protective device.
6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Measures for cleaning/collecting: Scoop up paste and deposit in appropriate containers.
7 Handling and storage
Handling:
Information for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
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Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
8050-09-7 Rosin
PEL (Colophony)
TLV SEN; (L)
107-21-1 ethanediol
TLV Short-term value: C 100 mg/m?br>
(H)
Additional information:
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit (OSHA)
REL= Recommended Exposure Limit (NIOSH)
TLV= Threshold Limit Value (ACGIH)
OSHA= Occupational Safety and Health Administration
ACGIH= American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH= National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Breathing equipment:
When ventilation is not sufficient to remove fumes from the breathing zone, a safety approved respirator or self-
contained breathing apparatus should be worn.
Protection of hands:
S Protective gloves
Material of gloves:
Nitrile rubber, NBR
Natural rubber, NR
Penetration time of glove material:
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
Eye protection:
R Tightly sealed goggles
Safety glasses
9 Physical and chemical properties
General Information
Form: Pasty
Color: Amber colored
Odor: Mild
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Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Density at 20癈 (68癋): 1.0 g/cm?br>
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Not miscible or difficult to mix.
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Materials to be avoided: Strong acids, strong oxidizers.
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
Dangerous products of decomposition:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Aldehydes
11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Possible local irritation by contact with flux or fumes.
on the eye: Smoke during soldering can cause eye irritation.
Sensitization: Sensitization possible through skin contact.
Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Irritant
12 Ecological information
General notes: Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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14 Transport information
DOT regulations:
Hazard class: -
Not regulated.
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border):
ADR/RID class: -
Not regulated.
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: -
Not regulated.
Marine pollutant: No
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: -
Not regulated.
15 Regulations
USA The following information relates to product regulation specific to the USA.
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
None of the ingredient is listed.
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
107-21-1 ethanediol
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
All ingredients are listed.
California Proposition 65
Chemicals known to cause cancer:
WARNING: This product may contain a chemical in trace amounts known to the State of California to cause
cancer.
75-21-8 ethylene oxide
75-07-0 acetaldehyde
123-91-1 1,4-dioxane
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity:
WARNING: This product may contain a chemical in trace amounts known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
75-21-8 ethylene oxide
Carcinogenicity categories
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
None of the ingredients is listed.
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
None of the ingredients is listed.
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NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
None of the ingredients is listed.
NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
None of the ingredients is listed.
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
None of the ingredients is listed.
CANADA: The following information relates to product regulation specific to Canada.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Identification (WHMIS):
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products
Regulation (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Classification:
D2A
D2B
Components on Ingredient List for WHMIS:
Rosin
stearic acid, pure
benzoic acid
ethanediol
EUROPEAN UNION
The following information relates to product regulation specific to the directives of the Euopean Union.
Risk phrases:
May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Safety phrases:
Keep out of the reach of children.
Avoid contact with skin.
Wear suitable gloves.
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
16 Other information
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered solely for information,
consideration and investigation. Northrop Grumman Kester extends no warranties, makes no representations and
assumes no responsibilty as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability of this data for any purchaser's use. The
data on this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to this product and does not relate to use with any other
material or in any process. All chemical products should be used only by, or under the direction of, technically
qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved and the necessity for reasonable care in handling.
Hazard communication regulations require that employees must be trained on how to use a Material Safety Data
Sheet as a source for hazard information.
Department issuing MSDS: Product Safety
Contact: Heather Holich, MSDS Coordinator Tel. (847)699-5755
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