ALPHA UP-78 Paste Flux

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Physical state Liquid. Odor Odorless.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Moderately irritating to the respiratory system. May cause sensitization by inhalation. Once sensitized, a severe allergic reaction may occur when subsequently exposed to very low levels. Adverse symptoms may include the following: coughing respiratory tract irritation wheezing and breathing difficulties asthma anaphylactic shock Persons with a history of asthma, allergies or chronic or recurrent respiratory disease should not be employed in any process in which this product is used. Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhea. Skin Moderately irritating to the skin. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or, occasionally, blistering. I Continued on next page Alpha is a subsidiary of Cookson ALPHA® UP-7B Paste Flux Page: 217 Group PLC 12. Eyes Irritating to eyes, Adverse symptoms may include the following: redness, itching, swelling, pain

Potential chronic health

effects Contains material that can cause target organ damage, Adverse symptoms may include the following: Rosin/Resin: Heated material can cause thermal burns, Vapors may cause irritation. May cause allergic skin reactions with repeated exposure. Proprietary rosin: May cause allergic skin reactions with repeated exposure. Propanol, oxybis-: Long-term exposure may cause headache, nausea or weakness, Target organs Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, Carcinogenicity