=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:WELDING FLUX
NIIN:00-914-8390
MSDS Number: CGLDP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:R & D METALS & CHEMICALS INC
Address:201C PERIMETER PK
City:KNOXVILLE (FORMALLY IN PLAINVIEW,NY)
State:TN
ZIP:37922
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-645-7476
Emergency Phone Num:800-645-7476
CAGE:56406
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:R & D METALS & CHEMICALS, INC
Address:201C PERIMETER PARK
Box:22533
City:KNOXVILLE
State:TN
ZIP:37922-2233
Country:US
Phone:423-531-6065 / FAX: 423-531-2044
CAGE:56406

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:POTASSIUM TETRAFLUOBORATE
CAS:14075-53-7
RTECS #:ED2800000
Fraction by Wt: 30-45%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/M3 AS F
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3 AS F

Name:POTASSIUM BORATE
CAS:1332-77-0
Fraction by Wt: 15-25%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Name:BORIC ACID
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Fraction by Wt: 15-30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG BORATES/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG BORATES/M3

Name:POTASSIUM TETRAFLUOBORATE
CAS:14075-53-7
RTECS #:ED2800000
Fraction by Wt: 7-15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/M3 AS F
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3 AS F

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 2.5 MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: SALIVATION, COUGHING,
    CHOKING & CHILLS.  CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: MAY CAUSE WEIGHT LOSS,
    BRITTLE BONES, ANEMIA, WEAKNESS & STIFF JOINTS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANY WEAKNESS OF THE LUNGS, KIDNEYS
    OR LIVER WILL BE AGGRAVATED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes: WASH THROUGHLY WITH WATER AND CALL A PHYSICIAN.  SKIN:
    WASH THROUGHLY WITH WATER.	INHALATION: REMOVE FROM CONTAMINATED
    AREA.  INGESTION: DRINK WATER OR MILK AND CALL A PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT NEEDED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NORMAL CAUTION WHEN DEALING WITH FLUX
    CHEMICALS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL RELEASE BORON TRIOXIDE FUMES UPON
    DECOMPOSTION.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP PASTE AND FLUSH REMAINING MATERIAL
    WITH LOTS OF WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN GLASS OR PORCELAIN
    CONTAINERS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN ABSENCE OF PROPER
    VENTILATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO REMOVE FUMES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC COATED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.3 (NO REFERENCE)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS PASTE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:30

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
GLASS OR PORCELAIN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:B2O3 FUMES, KBF4

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL & STATE EPA
    REGULATIONS.

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