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1 Identification of substance
Product details
Trade name: 4125
Application of the substance / the preparation: Soldering flux thinner
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Kester Tel.(847) 297-1600
515 E. Touhy Ave. Fax.(847) 390-9338
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Information department:
MSDS Coordinator Tel. (847) 699-5755
Emergency information:
CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number: (800)424-9300
CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number (Outside of the U.S. and Canada): (703)527-3887
2 Composition/Data on components
Chemical characterization
Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
Dangerous components:
64-17-5 ethanol 50-100%
67-63-0 propan-2-ol 2.5-10%
67-56-1 methanol 2.5-10%
3 Hazards identification
WHMIS Hazard Symbols
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Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines.
Highly flammable.
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Classification system:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 1
3 Fire = 3
1 0 Reactivity = 0
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HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH 1 Health = 1
Fire = 3
FIRE 3
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
After swallowing: Induce vomiting, if person is conscious. Seek medical help.
5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents: CO2, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Aliphatic aldehydes
Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiatory protective device.
6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation
Keep away from ignition sources
Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Absorb with clay, dry sand, or other inert material. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust. Place in a
chemical waste container.
7 Handling and storage
Handling:
Information for safe handling:
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidizing agents.
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Further information about storage conditions: Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
64-17-5 ethanol
PEL 1900 mg/m鲁, 1000 ppm
REL 1900 mg/m鲁, 1000 ppm
TLV 1880 mg/m鲁, 1000 ppm
67-63-0 propan-2-ol
PEL 980 mg/m鲁, 400 ppm
REL Short-term value: 1225 mg/m鲁, 500 ppm
Long-term value: 980 mg/m鲁, 400 ppm
TLV Short-term value: (1230) mg/m鲁, (500) ppm
Long-term value: (983) mg/m鲁, (400) ppm
NIC-200; 491; 400; 984; A 4
67-56-1 methanol
PEL 260 mg/m鲁, 200 ppm
REL Short-term value: 325 mg/m鲁, 250 ppm
Long-term value: 260 mg/m鲁, 200 ppm
Skin
TLV Short-term value: 328 mg/m鲁, 250 ppm
Long-term value: 262 mg/m鲁, 200 ppm
Skin; BEI
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Breathing equipment:
When ventilation is not sufficient to remove fumes from the breathing zone, a safety approved respirator or self-
contained breathing apparatus should be worn.
Protection of hands:
S Protective gloves
Material of gloves:
Nitrile rubber, NBR
Natural rubber, NR
Penetration time of glove material:
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
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Eye protection:
R Tightly sealed goggles
Safety glasses
9 Physical and chemical properties
General Information
Form: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Alcohol-like
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined.
Boiling point/Boiling range: 77掳C (171掳F)
Flash point: 18掳C (64掳F)
Ignition temperature: 399掳C (750掳F)
Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapor mixtures are
possible.
Explosion limits:
Lower: 2.0 Vol %
Upper: 12.0 Vol %
Vapor pressure at 20掳C (68掳F): 40 mm Hg
Density at 20掳C (68掳F): 0.803 g/cm鲁
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Fully miscible.
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Materials to be avoided: Strong acids, strong oxidizers.
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
Dangerous products of decomposition: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
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11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
67-56-1 methanol
Oral LD50 5628 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 15800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye: Irritating effect.
through inhalation:
Fumes during use may irritate mucous membranes and respiratory system. High concentrations can cause
headache, dizziness, narcosis, and nausea.
through ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Harmful
12 Ecological information
General notes: Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
DOT regulations:
Hazard class: 3
Identification number: UN1987
Packing group: II
Proper shipping name (technical name): ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL, ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL
ALCOHOL))
Label 3
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border):
ADR/RID class: 3 Flammable liquids
Danger code (Kemler): 33
UN-Number: 1987
Packaging group: II
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Description of goods: 1 98 7 A L CO H O L S, N . O . S . (E T H A NO L ( E T H Y L A LC O HO L) ,
ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL))
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 3
UN Number: 1987
Label 3
Packaging group: II
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Marine pollutant: No
Propper shipping name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), ISOPROPANOL
(ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL))
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: 3
UN/ID Number: 1987
Label 3
Packaging group: II
Propper shipping name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL, ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL
ALCOHOL))
15 Regulations
USA The following information relates to product regulation specific to the USA.
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
None of the ingredient is listed.
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
67-63-0 propan-2-ol
67-56-1 methanol
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
All ingredients are listed.
California Proposition 65
Chemicals known to cause cancer:
None of the ingredients is listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity:
None of the ingredients is listed.
Carcinogenicity categories
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
None of the ingredients is listed.
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
67-63-0 propan-2-ol 3
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
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TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
64-17-5 ethanol 5
NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
None of the ingredients is listed.
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
None of the ingredients is listed.
CANADA: The following information relates to product regulation specific to Canada.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Identification (WHMIS):
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products
Regulation (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Classification:
B2
D1A
D2A
D2B
Components on Ingredient List for WHMIS:
ethanol
methanol
propan-2-ol
EUROPEAN UNION
The following information relates to product regulation specific to the directives of the Euopean Union.
Risk phrases:
Highly flammable.
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety phrases:
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point.
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
16 Other information
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered solely for information,
consideration and investigation. Kester extends no warranties, makes no representations and
assumes no responsibilty as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability of this data for any purchaser's use. The
data on this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to this product and does not relate to use with any other
material or in any process. All chemical products should be used only by, or under the direction of, technically
qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved and the necessity for reasonable care in handling.
Hazard communication regulations require that employees must be trained on how to use a Material Safety Data
Sheet as a source for hazard information.
Department issuing MSDS: Product Safety
Contact: Heather Holich, MSDS Coordinator Tel. (847)699-5755
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