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Amerway #205 Rosin Flux-RMA-25 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 200 Rosin Flux-RMA-25 Thinner |
| Product Use: | Soldering flux thinner |
| Person to contact: | Terry Buck |
| Section 02 | Constituents | |||
| Chem | CAS | %Wt. | PEL/PPM | TLV/PPM |
| Isopropanol | 67-63-0 | 88-98 | 400 | 400 |
| Turpentine | 8006-64-2 | 2-8 | 1000 | 1000 |
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 | 180-650 F Range |
| Vapor Pressure | Unknown |
| Vapor Density ( air is 1) | > 2 |
| Solubility in Water | > 95 % |
| Appearance & Color | Clear liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.802 |
| Odor | Rubbing alcohol like odor. |
| % Volatile | 100 % |
| pH | N/A |
| Evaporation Rate :(nBuAc=1) | N/A |
| 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 smother 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 | Hazardous polymerization will not occur. |
| Conditions to Avoid | Because of it’s irritating and defatting properties, this product may aggravate an existing dermatitis problem. Repeated skin contact may result in the development of an allergic reaction. |
| Hazardous Polymerization | Will not occur. |
| Incompatibility | Strong oxidizers. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Carbon dioxide plus unknown decomposition products in fire conditions. |
| Section 06 | Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures |
| Action to take for spills/leaks | Notify safety personnel, evacuate area, and eliminate all sources of ignition. Personnel involved in clean up should have protection from inhalation and contact with liquid |
| Disposal method | Scrap liquid may be disposed of via a licensed solvent waste company and may be incinerated, follow federal, state and local regulations. |
| Section 07 | Health Hazard Data |
| Eye | Causes moderate irritation with possible cornea injury. |
| Skin Contact | Causes mild irritation. Prolonged contact may cause drying and cracking of skin. |
| Skin Absorption | No evidence of adverse effects from available information. |
| Ingestion | May cause stomach cramps, pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, loss of consciousness and death. |
| Inhalation | Causes irritation of the nose, throat. High concentrations may cause drowsiness, headache, nausea, acceleration of pulse, chest pain. |
| Systemic & Other Effects | Alcohol may cause bronchitis, pulmonary edema and narcosis. Turpentine vapor is a mucous membrane irritant and at higher concentrations a convulsant. |
| Section 08 | First Aid Procedures |
| Eyes | Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention by an ophthalmologist. |
| Skin | Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected skin area thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, see a physician. |
| Ingestion | Give two glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. |
| Inhalation | Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Call a physician. |
| Note to Physician | This product contains turpentine which if aspirated while vomiting, may cause lung damage. |
| Section 09 | Special Handling Information |
| Ventilation | Use local or general dilution ventilation to maintain exposure below exposure limits. |
| Respiratory Protection | Use NIOSH/MSHS approved organic vapor cartridge half mask respirator for excessive concentrations up to 10 times the exposure limits. |
| Eye Protection | Chemical splash goggles or face shield. |
| Skin Protection | Use neoprene apron where potential for splashing exists. |
| Other | Eye wash/ shower in near vicinity. |
| Section 10 | Special Precautions and Additional Information |
| Storage | Store in closed containers in a well ventilated low fire risk area away from acids, alkalis, and oxidizing agents and away from sources of heat and ignition. |