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Amerway #105 Flux Thinner
| Section 01 | Identification |
| Information furnished by: | Amerway, Inc. 3701 Beale Avenue Altoona, PA 16601 |
| Date effective: | 1/01/08 |
| Emergency phone: | 1-814-944-0200 |
| Chemtrec: | 1-800-424-9300 |
| Product or trade name: | Amerway 105 Flux Thinner |
| Product Use: | Soldering flux thinner |
| Person to contact: | Terry Buck |
| Section 02 | Constituents | |||
| Chem | CAS | %Wt. | PEL | TLV |
| 2-Propanol | 67-63-0 | 95 | 400 | 400 |
None of the materials in this product are listed in NTP, IARC or OSHA as carcinogens.
| Section 03 | Physical Data |
| Melting Point | N/A |
| Boiling Point | 181 F |
| Vapor Pressure | 31.2 mm Hg @ 20 C |
| Vapor Density ( air is 1) | > 2 |
| Solubility in Water | 100 % |
| Appearance & Color | Amber liquid with alcohol odor. |
| Specific Gravity | 0.787 |
| Odor | Rubbing alcohol like odor. |
| % Volatile | 100 % |
| pH | N/A |
| Evaporation Rate :(nBuAc=1) | 1.7 |
| Section 04 | Fire and Explosion Hazard Data |
| Flash Point / Method Used | 58 F Seta Flash Closed Cup |
| Flammable Limits | 2.0 Lower, 12.0 Upper |
| Extinguishing Media | Apply foam, dry chemical,CO2, water. |
| Fire Fighting Equipment | Use blanket effect to smoother fire, use water only in fine mist spray. Firefighters should use respiratory protection for fumes and toxic degradation products. |
| Special Precautions | N/A |
| Section 05 | Reactivity Data |
| Stability | Stable |
| Conditions to Avoid | Open flame, ignition sources, strong oxidizers. |
| Hazardous Polymerization | Will not occur. |
| Incompatibility | Strong oxidizers. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Oxides of carbon in fire conditions. |
| Section 06 | Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures |
| Action to take for spills/leaks | Soak up with absorbent, eliminate sources of ignition. Remove residue with alkaline detergent. |
| Disposal method | Incinerate or dispose of per federal, state, or local regulations. |
| Section 07 | Health Hazard Data |
| Eye | Irritation with possible corneal injury. |
| Skin Contact | Dehydration of the skin. |
| Skin Absorption | Constant and continuos contact may cause irritation. |
| Ingestion | Slightly toxic. Ingestion of a large quantity may cause drowsiness and loss of consciousness. Stomach cramps, pain, nausea, vomiting may occur. |
| Inhalation | Headache or throat irritation may occur. |
| Systemic & Other Effects | Overexposure may cause irritation of the mucous membranes. |
| Section 08 | First Aid Procedures |
| Eyes | Wash with water and seek medical attention. |
| Skin | Wash with water, remove contaminated clothing, contact a physician if irritation occurs. |
| Ingestion | If a large quantity is swallowed, give luke warm water (pint) if victim is conscious and alert. Do not induce vomiting. Risk of damage to lungs exceeds poisoning risk. Obtain emergency medical attention. |
| Inhalation | Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. |
| Section 09 | Special Handling Information |
| Ventilation | Local exhaust to remove smoke / fumes from breathing area. |
| Respiratory Protection | Typically, not required. |
| Eye Protection | Safety glasses / goggles. |
| Skin Protection | Rubber gloves preferable. |
| Other | N/A |
| Section 10 | Special Precautions and Additional Information |
| Storage | Keep away from heat and open flames. |
| Handling Information | Avoid contact with eyes. |