Solder Paste Flux

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Physical state Solid. Odor None. OSHA/HCS status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview DANGER! Toxic if swallowed. Corrosive to the eyes and digestive tract. Causes burns. Severely irritating to the skin and respiratory system. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Contains material that may cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Contains material which may cause heritable genetic effects, based on animal data. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Severely irritating to the respiratory system. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Corrosive to the digestive tract. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Can cause target organ damage. Adverse symptoms may include the following: nausea or vomiting stomach pains Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhea. Continued on next page Alpha is an Alent plc Company = Solder Paste Flux Page: 2/8 2. Skin Severely irritating to the skin. blistering may occur Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation redness Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns. Direct contact with the eyes can cause irreversible damage, including blindness. Potential chronic health effects

Potential chronic health

Contains material that can cause target organ damage. Adverse symptoms may include the following: Zinc. Salt: dermatitis, ulcerations, metal fume fever, pulmonary edema, chemical pneumonitis, mental confusion or disorientation, drowsiness/fatigue, difficulty swallowing, blood pressure elevation, convulsions, circulatory collapse. Target organs Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, lungs, liver, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, pancreas. Carcinogenicity Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH. Mutagenicity Contains material which may cause heritable genetic effects, based on animal data.

Teratogenic Effects

Not classified. Developmental effects Not classified. Fertility effects Not classified. California Prop. 65 WARNING This product contains less than 0.1% of a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING This product contains less than 1% of a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Medical conditions Pre-existing digestive disorders and disorders involving any other target organs aggravated by over- mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this exposure product.