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

MSDS NAME:BRAZO FLUX - (FOR GENERAL BRAZE-WELDING)
NIIN:00F005473
MSDS Number: BBSPF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP/NEW YORK, NY 10017
Emergency Phone Num:(304) 744-3487
CAGE:36346
=== Contractor Identification ===
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:BORAX GLASS
Fraction by Wt: <20%
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/CUM

Name:BORIC ACID
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Fraction by Wt: <85%

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

Effects of Overexposure:THE FLUX CAN CAUSE SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION. IN
    CASE OF EYE BURN CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF INGESTED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. IF
    BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

=====================  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 AND
    FLUSH RESIDUE WITH WATER TO CHEMICAL WER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:OPEN FLAMES DURING WELDING USE COULD
    BE THE SOURCE OF IGNITION OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. PREVE FIRES.
    WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS UNDER DRY CONDITIONS. KEEP
    HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES & GASES. DON'T BREATHE THE FUMES & GASES
    CAUSED  THE FLAME. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR PERSONAL RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION OR AIRLINE RESPIRATORS.
Protective Gloves:WELDING GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY SPECTACLES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FLAME RETARDANT CLOTHING; HEARING
    PROTECTION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED

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

Spec Gravity:1.625
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH NO CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
USE OF THE FLUX FOR BRAZING/WELDING WILL CREATE FUMES/GASES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF MATERIALS IN INGREDIENTS
    SECTION & CO.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ISOLATED, PROTECTED DUMPING OR CONTROLLED
    BURNING IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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