STAY-CLEAN PASTE SOLDERING FLUX

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is an opaque, odorless, tan/gold gel. This product can be slightly irritating to contaminated tissue. This product must be substantially pre-heated before ignition can occur. This product is not reactive. Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant routes of over-exposure for this product are inhalation of fumes and contact with skin and eyes. The symptoms of overexposure to this product, via route of entry, are as follows: INHALATION: Inhalation is not anticipated to be a significant route of over- HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM exposure to this product. In the unlikely event this product is inhaled, mild irritation of the nose may occur. Symptoms of such over-exposure may include nasal congestion and sneezing. HEALTH (BLUE) 1 Though not anticipated to occur during use of this paste flux when the proper precautions are taken, extreme inhalation over-exposure to Zinc Chloride (a component of this product) can have adverse effects on the lungs (i.e. causing pulmonary edema and pneumonitis, life-threatening lung conditions). Inhalation FLAMMABILITY (RED) 1 of Zinc Chloride fumes can cause metal fume fever. Symptoms of such over- exposures include headache, fever, rapid breathing, sweating and pains in legs and chest. Severe inhalation of vapors or fumes (as may occur if individuals are CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: This product may be slightly irritating to the exposed in poorly ventilated areas, such as confined spaces) may be harmful. REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0 skin. Though this paste flux is not classified as a sensitizer, Petrolatum (the main component of this product) may cause allergic skin reactions in hypersensitive individuals. If the paste flux enters the eyes, mild irritation may occur and result PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT B in redness and watering. Note: If the product is heated before use, the temperature of the heated product EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY will be above 37C (100F); skin or eye contact with the heated product can result in thermal burns. SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not a significant route of over- SEE SECTION 8 exposure to the components of this product. INGESTION: If this flux is ingested, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur For routine applications. (depending on the amount of the product swallowed). Severe ingestion exposures may result in damage to the tissues of the gastrointestinal system, See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings and death. INJECTION: Though not a likely route of occupational exposure for this product, injection of this product (via punctures or lacerations in the skin) may cause local reddening, tissue swelling, and discomfort.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms. Symptoms associated with over-exposure to this product are as follows: ACUTE: The chief acute health hazards associated with this product would be the potential for mild irritation of contaminated tissue. Though unlikely to occur during occupational use, ingestion of large quantities may be fatal. CHRONIC: Dermatitis may result in chronic skin contact to this product. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for additional data on this product’s components. TARGET ORGANS ACUTE Eyes; skin. CHRONIC Skin What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?