===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:BRAZO FLUX
NIIN:00-070-8714
MSDS Number: BCXHM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE
Emergency Phone Num:304-744-3487
CAGE:07098
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE
Phone:800-822-4357
CAGE:07098
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP LINDE DIV
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
Box:City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Phone:800-822-4357; 304-744-3487
CAGE:36346
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
Fraction by Wt: <20%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192
Name:BORIC ACID
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Fraction by Wt: <85%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN & EYE IRRIT.BRAZNG/GAS WELDING PRODUCE
FUMES WHICH CAN HARM HEALTH&HEARING RADIATN-INJURE EYES
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER.FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY
W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,CALL MD.IF INGESTED,CALL MD. IF
BREATHING DIFFICULT,GIVE OXYGEN,CALL MD. SEE SUPP DATA.BORON CMPDS
CAN PRODUC E CUMULATIVE POISONING,ACTING ON CNS.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WILL NOT BURN, USE WATER TO COOL
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:AVOID BREATHING OF DUST.SCOOP UP MATERIAL &
FLUSH RESIDUE W/WATER TO CHEMICAL SEWER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:WELDING FUMES CANNOT BE CLASSIFIED
SIMPLY.COMPOSITN & QUANTITY DEPENDENT ON ALLOY BEING WELDED &
MATERIALS USED.STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS.DRY CONDTNS
Other Precautions:ABSORPTN OF BORIC ACID THRU DAMAGED SKIN OR INHALATN
MAY RESULT IN DEPRESSN,SHOCK,RESP&CIRC.FAILURE,COMA 6 DEATH.IT
ISNOT ABSORBED THRU INTACT SKIN.INGEST MAY CAUSE
NAUSEA,VOMIT,DIARHEA,DEATH.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESPIRATORY PROTECTN FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL DEPENDING ON CIRCUMSTANCES
Protective Gloves:WELDING GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FLAME RETARDANT CLOTHING RECOMMENDED SEE
ANSI Z49.1
Supplemental Safety and Health
TLV GIVEN FOR WELDING FUME (TOTAL PARTICULATE NOT OTHERWISE
CLASSIFIED).PRODUCT USED AS BRAZING/WELDNG FLUX CREATES
FUMES&GASES,AS WELL AS INFRARED RADIATN.EXACT COMPOSITN DEPENDS ON
WELD.ROD
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.625
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER,NO CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BORIC ACID CAN REACT W/SOME BASES TO FORM BORATE SALTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN WELDNG,DEPENDS ON ROD
EXPECTED-OXIDES OF FE,CU,MN,SI & C
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:ISOLATE,PROTECTED DUMPING OR CONTROLLED BURNING
IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGS.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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