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Amerway #70 Water Soluble Flux
Material Safety Data Sheet
| Section 01 | Identification |
| Information furnished by: | Amerway, Inc. 3701 Beale Avenue Altoona, PA 16601 |
| Date effective: | 1/1/08 |
| Emergency phone: | 1-814-944-0200 |
| Chemtrec: | 1-800-424-9300 |
| Product or trade name: | Amerway Plumbing Flux # 70 |
| Product Use: | Soldering flux |
| Person to contact: | Terry Buck |
| Section 02 | Constituents | |||
| Chem | CAS | %Wt | PEL/PPM | TLV/PPM |
| Zinc Chloride | 7646-85-7 | 26-32 | 1 mg/m3 | 1 mg/m3 |
| Rheology Agent | 9016-45-9 | 25-35 | 10.0mg/m3 | 5.0mg/m3 |
Unlisted percentages are non-hazardous stabilizers, surfactants and water.
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 | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure | N/A |
| Vapor Density ( air is 1) | N/A |
| Solubility in Water | 100% |
| Appearance & Color | White paste |
| Specific Gravity | 0.9 |
| Odor | None |
| % Volatile | N/A |
| pH | N/A |
| Evaporation Rate :(nBuAc=1) | N/A |
| Section 04 | Fire and Explosion Hazard Data |
| Flash Point | None |
| Flammable Limits | None |
| Extinguishing Media | N/A |
| Fire Fighting Equipment | Non-Flammable |
| Special Precautions | None |
| Section 05 | Reactivity Data |
| Stability | Hazardous polymerization will not occur. |
| Conditions to Avoid | Inhalation of fumes. |
| Incompatibility | N/A |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Hydrochloride fumes. |
| Section 06 | Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures |
| Action to take for spills/leaks | Dilute with water. |
| Disposal method | Dispose of per federal, state and local regulations. |
| Section 07 | Health Hazard Data |
| Eye | Irritation with possible corneal injury. |
| Skin Contact | May cause skin irritation. |
| Skin Absorption | Constant and continuous contact may cause Irritation and acid burns. |
| Ingestion | Slightly toxic. Do not induce vomiting, give lots of milk or water. Contact a physician. |
| Inhalation | Throat irritation may occur. Remove victim to fresh air. |
| Systemic & Other Effects | Over exposure may cause irritation of mucous membranes. |
| Section 08 | First Aid Procedures |
| Ventilation | Local exhaust to remove acid fumes from breathing area. |
| Respiratory Protection | Use NIOSH/OSHA approved respirator for dust and acid fumes. |
| Eye Protection | Safety goggles and/or full face shield in all splash conditions. |
| Skin Protection | Use rubber gloves. |
| Other | Follow all NIOSH/OSHS health guidelines for chemical hazards. |
| Section 09 | Special Handling Information |
| Ventilation | Local exhaust to remove acid fumes from breathing area. |
| Respiratory Protection | Use NIOSH/OSHA approved respirator for dust and acid fumes. |
| Eye Protection | Safety goggles and/or full face shield in all splash conditions. |
| Skin Protection | Use rubber gloves. |
| Other | Follow all NIOSH/OSHS health guidelines for chemical hazards. |
| Section 10 | Special Precautions and Additional Information |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area |
| Handling Information | Avoid contact with skin or eyes when handling this product. |