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Amerway #500 No-Clean Rosin Flux
Material Safety Data Sheet
| 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 500 No-Clean Rosin Flux |
| Product Use: | Electronic soldering flux |
| Person to contact: | Terry Buck |
| Section 02 | Constituents | |||
| Chem | CAS | %Wt. | PEL/PPM | TLV/PPM |
| 2-Propanol | 67-63-0 | 80-90 | 400 | 400 |
| Aliphatic Solvent | 64742-48-9 | 10-15 | 500 | 100 |
Unlisted percentages are non-hazardous.
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 F |
| Vapor Pressure | 33 mm Hg |
| Vapor Density ( air is 1) | >1 |
| Solubility in Water | 85% + |
| Appearance & Color | Clear colorless liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.793 |
| Odor | Alcohol |
| % Volatile | 97 % |
| pH | N/A |
| Evaporation Rate :(nBuAc=1) | 1.7 |
| Section 04 | Fire and Explosion Hazard Data |
| Flash Point / Method Used | 58 F Seta Flash |
| Flammable Limits | Not determined |
| Extinguishing Media | Apply foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. |
| Fire Fighting Equipment | Fire fighters should wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. |
| Special Precautions | N/A |
| Section 05 | Reactivity Data |
| Stability | Hazardous polymerization will not occur. |
| Hazardous Polymerization | Will not occur |
| Conditions to Avoid | Sparks, open flame and direct heat |
| Incompatibility | |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and aliphatic alkenydes. |
| Section 06 | Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures |
| Action to take for spills/leaks | Eliminate sources of ignition, soak up with absorbent. Remove residue with water and detergent. |
| Disposal method | Incinerate or dispose of per federal, state, and local regulations. |
| Section 07 | Health Hazard Data |
| Eye | Higher concentrations can cause eye irritation. |
| Skin Contact | Constant and continuos contact may cause skin irritation. |
| Skin Absorption | No evidence of adverse effects from available information |
| Ingestion | Large quantities may cause drowsiness and loss of consciousness. Stomach cramps, pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur. |
| Inhalation | Headache or throat irritation may occur. |
| Systemic & Other Effects | Repeated and prolonged overexposure to hydrocarbon solvents has been associated with brain and nervous system damage. |
| Section 08 | First Aid Procedures |
| Eyes | If irritation or redness develops from vapor exposure, move person to fresh air. For direct contact, flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water. |
| Skin | Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected skin area thoroughly with mild soap and water. |
| Ingestion | Aspiration hazard. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Inhalation | Remove to fresh air. If breathing stops, give artificial respiration and get medical attention as soon as possible. |
| Note to Physician | Aspiration into lungs can cause lung inflammation And damage. There is no specified antidote. |
| Section 09 | Special Handling Information |
| Ventilation | Confine within closed, well ventilated equipment where possible. Special local ventilation is needed at points where vapors can be expected to escape to the workplace air. |
| Respiratory Protection | Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators where exposures exceed PEL/TLV’s. |
| Eye Protection | Chemical monogoggles and/or full face shield in all possible splash situations. |
| Skin Protection | Chemical impervious butyl aprons/clothing in all possible splash situations. |
| Other | Eye wash/shower in near vicinity. |
| Section 10 | Special Precautions and Additional Information |
| Storage | Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame and other ignition sources. |
| Handling Information | Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothes. Avoid excessive inhalation of vapors, use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. |