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MSDS No: SOL235E5
Issue Date: 15 July 2005
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name: OATEY #5 PASTE FLUX
Product Use: Flux for soldering.
Formula: See Section 2
Synonyms: Flux for Soldering Copper Pipe
Firm Name & OATEY CO. 4700 West 160th Street P.O. Box 35906 Cleveland,
Mailing Address: Ohio 44135, U.S.A. http://www.oatey.com
Oatey Phone Number: (216) 267-7100 or (800) 321-9532
Emergency Phone For Emergency First Aid call 1-303-623-5716 COLLECT. For
Numbers: chemical transportation emergencies ONLY, call Chemtrec at
1-800-424-9300. Outside the U.S. 1-703-527-3887.
Prepared By: Corporate Director 鈥? Safety and Environmental Compliance
Preparation Date: July 15, 2005
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS: % wt/wt: CAS NUMBER: ACGIH TLV TWA: OSHA PEL TWA:
Petrolatum 60 - 100% 8009-03-8 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3
(oil mist) (oil mist)
Zinc Chloride 10 - 30% 7646-85-7 1 mg/m3(fume) 1 mg/m3(fume)
2 mg/m3 STEL
Ammonium Chloride 1 - 5% 12125-02-9 10 mg/m3 (fume) None
20 mg/m3 STEL Established
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Yellow paste with a slight odor. May cause burns to the eye and skin. Inhalation of
fumes may cause respiratory irritation, metal fume fever, chills, nausea and
vomiting. Swallowing may cause burns to the mouth or throat, vomiting, diarrhea and
kidney or liver disorders. May be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms may be delayed.
OSHA Hazard Classification: Corrosive, target organ effects
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
CALL 1-303-623-5716 COLLECT
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Call
a physician or poison control center if irritation persists.
Eyes: Remove contact lenses if any. Rinse eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get
immediate medical attention.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep victim quiet and warm. Call
a poison control center or physician immediately.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Rinse mouth with water. Never give anything
by mouth to a person who is unconscious or drowsy. Get immediate
medical attention by calling a Poison Control Center, or hospital
emergency room. If medical advice cannot be obtained, then take the
person and product to the nearest medical emergency treatment center
or hospital.
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SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint / Method: 540 Degrees F (282 Degrees C)
Flammability: LEL = Not determined, UEL = Not determined
Extinguishing Small Fires: Use dry chemical, CO2, water, or foam extinguisher
Media: Large Fires: Evacuate area and call Fire Department immediately
Special Fire Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained
Fighting breathing apparatus and full protective clothing for fires in
Procedure: areas where chemicals are used or stored
Unusual Fire and None known.
Explosion
Hazards:
Hazardous Hydrocarbons, hydrogen chloride, zinc fumes, ammonia, smoke,
Decomposition carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
Products:
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill or Ventilate area. Stop leak if it can be done without risk. Personnel
Leak cleaning up the spill should wear appropriate personal protective
Procedures: equipment. Take up spill with sand, earth or other absorbent material
and place into a clean, dry leak-proof container.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Do not get in eyes. Do not get on skin or clothing. Do not take
internally. Avoid breathing vapors or fumes. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed when
not in use. Handle with care. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage: Store in original, labeled container.
Other: Containers, even empty will retain residue and may be harmful.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation: Good general ventilation (equivalent to outdoors) should be adequate
for normal use. For operations where the TLV may be exceeded,
mechanical ventilation such as local exhaust may be needed to maintain
exposure levels below applicable limits.
Respiratory For operations where the TLV may be exceeded, a NIOSH approved
Protection: particulate respirator or supplied air respirator is recommended.
Equipment selection depends on contaminant type and concentration,
select in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 and good industrial hygiene
practice. For firefighting, use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Skin Wear rubber gloves.
Protection:
Eye Safety glasses with sideshields or safety goggles.
Protection:
Other: Eye wash and safety shower should be available.
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SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point: 638 Degrees F (337 Degrees C)
Melting Point: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Vapor Density: (Air = 1) Greater than 1
Volatile Components: 7-10%
Solubility In Water: Negligible
pH: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: 1.1
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Appearance: Yellow Paste
Odor: Very little odor
Will Dissolve In: Methylene Chloride
Material Is: Paste
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions To Avoid: None.
Hazardous Hydrocarbons, hydrogen chloride, zinc fumes, ammonia, smoke,
Decomposition smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
Products:
Incompatibility/ Strong oxidizing agents, potassium, cyanides and sulfides.
Materials To Avoid:
Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization:
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation: Fumes from heated product may be corrosive to mucous membranes and
the respiratory system. Fumes may cause burning sensation,
coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, cyanosis, fever, chills,
muscular pain, anemia, metallic taste in the mouth, headache,
nausea, vomiting, sweating, diarrhea and pulmonary edema. Fumes
may cause stannosis, a mild benign pneumoconiosis. Repeated
inhalation of fumes may cause occupational asthma. Symptoms may be
delayed.
Skin: Contact may cause irritation, ulcerations, burns or dermatitis.
Symptoms may be delayed.
Eye: Vapors or fumes may cause redness, pain, blurred vision and
corneal damage. Direct contact may cause burns and eye damage with
possible blindness. Symptoms may be delayed.
Ingestion: May cause irritation or burns to the mouth and throat, nausea,
vomiting or diarrhea. Death may occur from strictures of the
esophagus and pylorus. Symptoms may be delayed.
Toxicity Data: Petrolatum: No data available
Zinc Chloride: Oral rat LD50: 350 mg/kg
Ammonium Chloride: Oral rat LD50: 1,650 mg/kg
Sensitization: None of the components are known to cause sensitization.
Carcinogenicity: None of the components are listed as a carcinogen or suspect
carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA.
Mutagenicity: None of the components have been found to be mutagenic.
Reproductive None of the components are known to cause adverse reproductive
Toxicity: effects.
Medical Persons with pre-existing skin, lung, kidney or liver disorders
Conditions may be at increased risk from exposure to this product.
Aggravated By
Exposure:
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SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
It is the responsibility of the end-user to determine at the time of
disposal of the product.
RCRA Hazardous Waste Number: None
EPA Hazardous Waste ID Number: None
EPA Hazard Waste Class: None
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Zinc Chloride Mixture
Hazard Class/Packing Group: 8, PG III
UN/NA Number: UN1840
Hazard Labels: Non-Corrosive
IMDG
Proper Shipping Name: Zinc Chloride Mixture
Hazard Class/Packing Group: 8, PG III
UN Number: UN1840
Label: Non-Corrosive
2004 North American Emergency Response Guidebook Number: 153 or 154
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Category for Section Acute Health, Chronic Health
311/312:
Section 302 Extremely This product does not contain chemicals regulated
Hazardous Substances (TPQ): under SARA Section 302.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product contains the following chemicals
subject to SARA Title III Section 313 Reporting
requirements:
Chemical CAS # % wt
Zinc Chloride 7646-85-7 10-30%
CERCLA 103 Reportable Spills of this product over the RQ (reportable
Quantity: quantity) must be reported to the National Response
Center. The RQ for the product, based on the RQ for
Zinc Chloride (30% max) of 1,000 lbs, is 3,300 lbs.
Chemical CAS # RQ, lbs.
Zinc Chloride 7646-85-7 1,000
Ammonium Chloride 12125-02-6 5,000
Many states have more stringent release reporting
requirements. Report spills required under federal,
state and local regulations.
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain chemicals regulated
under California Proposition 65.
TSCA Inventory: All of the components of this product are listed on
the TSCA inventory.
Canadian WHMIS Classification: Class E; Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B
This product has been classified in accordance with
the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR.
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SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA and HMIS:
NFPA Hazard Signal: Health: 3 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special: None
HMIS Hazard Signal: Health: 3* Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 PPE: B
Disclaimer:
The information herein has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable, up-
to-date, and is accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, Oatey cannot give
any guarantees regarding information from other sources, and expressly does not make
warranties, nor assumes any liability for its use.
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