2235 Soldering Flux

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 5 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1B SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (Narcotic effects) - Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves. Wear protective clothing. Wear eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing vapor. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Causes digestive tract burns.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 5 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1B SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (Narcotic effects) - Category 3