951 LOW RESIDUE SOLDERING FLUX

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Harmful if swallowed. High vapor concentrations may cause drowsiness. Flammable liquid and vapor. ECC (Europe) DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES

R-phrase(s)

Risks to Humans or the Environment)

Hazard statements

R 11 - Highly flammable. F Easily Flammable C R 20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. PRIMARY EXPOSURE: Fumes during soldering will contain evaporated solvent and a small amount of organic acids.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Eyes Inhalation Ingestion TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory system. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS OF ACUTE (severe short-term) EXPOSURE: INHALATION: Fumes during use may irritate mucous membranes and respiratory system. High concentrations can cause headache, dizziness, narcosis and nausea. EYE CONTACT: Irritation from contact with liquid and smoke from soldering. SKIN CONTACT: Possible local irritation by contact with flux or fumes. INGESTION: May exhibit burning sensation in the digestive tract. SKIN ABSORPTION: None. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS OF CHRONIC (prolonged) EXPOSURE: Prolonged or repeated contact with skin can cause a rash. Vapors can cause headache, dizziness, narcosis and irritation of mucous membranes. Central nervous system depression may be evidenced by giddiness, headache, dizziness and nausea. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin can cause defatting and drying of the skin which may result in inflammation and dermatitis.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Chemical hypersensitivity, asthma and other respiratory conditions, existing eye and skin disorders. Continued breathing of high concentrations of solvent vapors can affect the liver and central nervous system. CARCINOGENICITY/ NTP

Teratogenic Effects

MUTAGENICITY See Sections 11 and 15 for additional information