ULTRA FLUX SILVER BRAZING FLUX, ULTRA FLUX II

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW White paste Odorless Flash Point: Not Applicable Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause gastrointestinal and neuromuscular effects, as well as injury to the kidneys and reproductive system. May cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. Causes burns which are not immediately visible or painful. Harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. May cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, excess salivation, thirst, perspiration and spasms. Large amounts may be fatal. Inhalation may cause nasal discharge, nosebleed, cough, sore throat, labored breathing, bronchospasm, pulmonary edema and systemic toxicity. Not a fire or explosion hazard. However, toxic and corrosive fluoride compounds may be released in a fire situation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes? YES Skin? YES Inhalation? YES Ingestion? YES

Potential health effects

EYE CONTACT causes irritation and may cause burns. SKIN CONTACT may cause fluoride burns which may not be immediately painful or evident, especially on prolonged contact. This material may be absorbed through the skin resulting in systemic poisoning. Symptoms of poisoning are similar to those that occur with ingestion. INHALATION may cause respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation. Symptoms include nasal discharge and nosebleeds, coughing, sore throat and labored breathing. Severe exposure may cause bronchospasm and pulmonary edema. Absorption may cause systemic poisoning similar to that which occurs with ingestion. INGESTION may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, excess salivation, thirst, perspiration and painful spasms of the limbs. Large amounts may be fatal. CARCINOGENICITY NTP? NO IARC? NO

Health hazards

Exposure to FLUORIDES over years may produce mottling of tooth enamel, embrittlement and calcification of bones, and increased calcification of ligaments and vertebrae resulting in spinal stiffness (fluorosis). Prolonged absorption of BORON COMPOUNDS may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation, loss of appetite, nausea and erythematous rash. Dryness of the skin and mucous membranes, loss of hair, conjunctivitis and kidney injury have also been observed. Reproductive effects have been observed in laboratory animals.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

May adversely affect existing medical conditions such as eye, skin, respiratory, liver and/or kidney ailments, and central nervous system disorders. NOTE: See Section 8 for Exposure Limits, Section 11 for Toxicological Information and Section 12 for Ecological Information.