Petroleum Based Soldering Flux

Physical hazards

Not classified

Health hazards

Acute Toxicity, Oral Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 1 OSHA/HCS Status Not classified

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/fume. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present an easy to do. Continue rinsing. (Cont’d)

Precautionary statements

Cont’d)

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

Conclusion/Summary Contact with eyes may cause irritation.