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Material Safety Data Sheet
According to 91/155 EC
Printing date 28.08.2003 Reviewed on 28.08.2003
1 Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Product details
Trade name: AQUABOND SOLDER
Application of the substance / the preparation Solder
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Kester Tel.(847) 297-1600
515 E. Touhy Ave. Fax.(847) 390-9338
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Further information obtainable from:
MSDS Coordinator: Tel. (847) 699-5755
Information in case of emergency:
CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Response Telephone Number: (800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Response Telephone Number (Outside US and Canada): (703) 527-3887
2 Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization
Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
Dangerous components:
CAS: 7440-31-5 tin 0-100%
EINECS: 231-141-8
CAS: 7440-36-0 antimony 0-100%
EINECS: 231-146-5
CAS: 7440-50-8 copper 0-100%
EINECS: 231-159-6
CAS: 7440-22-4 silver 0-100%
EINECS: 231-131-3
CAS: 7440-69-9 bismuth 0-100%
EINECS: 231-177-4
CAS: 7440-66-6 Zinc 0-100%
EINECS: 231-175-3
Additional information:
Composition and weight percent of solder alloys varies widely and can be determined by product label.
3 Hazards identification
Hazard description: Not applicable.
Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:
The product does not have to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline
for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version.
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.
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After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
After swallowing: Induce vomiting, if person is conscious. Seek medical help.
5 Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Melted solder will solidify on cooling and can be scraped up. Use caution to avoid breathing fumes if a gas torch is
used to cut up large pieces.
7 Handling and storage
Handling:
Information for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Information about fire - and explosion protection: No special measures required.
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: Store in dry conditions.
8 Exposure controls/personal protection
Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
7440-31-5 tin
OES Short-term value: 4 mg/m鲁
Long-term value: 2 mg/m鲁
7440-36-0 antimony
MEL Long-term value: 0.5 mg/m鲁
7440-50-8 copper
OES Short-term value: 2** mg/m鲁
Long-term value: 0.2* 1** mg/m鲁
*fume **dusts and mists
7440-22-4 silver
OES Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m鲁
IOELV
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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.
Store protective clothing separately.
Respiratory protection:
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
Cloth 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.
Eye protection:
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Density at 20掳C: > 7 g/cm鲁
Solubility in / Miscibility with
water: Insoluble.
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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 decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritant effect.
on the eye: Smoke during soldering can cause eye irritation.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
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 together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
European waste catalogue
10 08 11 dross and skimmings other than those mentioned in 10 08 10
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: -
Not regulated.
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: -
Not regulated.
Marine pollutant: No
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: -
Not regulated.
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15 Regulatory information
Hazard-determining components of labelling:
tin
antimony
copper
silver
Special labelling of certain preparations:
Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.
National regulations:
Waterhazard class: Water hazard class 3 (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water.
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.