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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MAY BE USED TO COMPLY WITH OSHA'S HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200 AND SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS
AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) OF 1986 PUBLIC LAW 99-499.
STANDARD SHOULD BE CONSULTED FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION I (IDENTIFICATION)
MANUFACTURER/ EUTECTIC CORPORATION TELEPHONE NUMBER:
SUPPLIERS NAME: N94 W14355 Garwin Mace Drive 1-800-558-8524
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 USA
PRODUCT NAME: Eutectic 1020 XFC
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION: BRAZING ALLOY
SECTION II (HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION)
IMPORTANT: This section covers the materials from which these products are manufactured. The fumes and gases produced during normal use of these
products are covered in Section V. The term "Hazardous" in "Hazardous Ingredients" should not only be interpreted as a term required and defined in OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.1200), but also as defined by other regulatory agencies. The chemicals or compounds subject to
reporting under Title III, in Section 313, of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) are marked by the symbol #.
WARNING: This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm) and cancer.
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)
Exposure Limit (mg/m3)
CAS
INGREDIENTS NUMBER OSHA PEL ACGIH-TLV Percent Ingredients (by weight)
Silver # 7440-22-4 0.01 0.1 30 - 60
Copper # 7440-50-8 0.1 (as fume) 0.2 (as fume) 10 - 30
Zinc # 7440-66-6 5 (as fume) 5 (as fume) 10 - 30
Tin 7440-31-5 2 2 3-7
Potassium Silicofluoride 16871-90-2 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) 10 - 30
Potassium Fluoroborate 14075-53-7 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) 7 - 13
Boric Acid 10043-35-3 Not listed Not listed 7 - 13
Potassium Bifluoride 7789-29-9 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) 3-7
Petroleum Hydrocarbons 64742-95-6 50 ppm (Mfg) 50 ppm (Mfg) 1-5
Medium Aromatic Solvent
Naphtha 64742-88-7 500 ppm 100 ppm 1-5
ppm = parts per million
SECTION III (PHYSICAL DATA) - Flux coated rod for brazing.
SECTION IV (FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA)
Nonflammable: Brazing flames can ignite combustibles. Refer to American National Standard Z49.1 for fire prevention during brazing/welding. Rating
under National Fire Protection 704: Health - 2; Flammability - 0; Reactivity - 0.
Special fire fighting procedures: Use NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Toxic metal fumes may
be released in fire situation.
SECTION V (REACTIVITY DATA)
Stability: Stable Conditions to avoid: Temperatures above 225 C (435 F). INCOMPATIBILITY (conditions to avoid): Strong acids and bases, oxidizing
agents, acetylene, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, magnesium metal, ammonium nitrate, hydrogen sulfide, chlorinated rubber.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Toxic oxides are emitted when heated above the melting point. Emits toxic and
corrosive fluoride compounds and may also emit oxides of boron and potassium when heated to decomposition.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
Welding fumes cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity are dependent upon the metal being brazed, the process, procedure, and filler
material used. Other conditions which also influence the composition and quantity of the fumes and gases to which workers may be exposed include:
coatings on the metal being brazed (such as paint, plating or galvanizing), the number of workers and volume of the work area, the quality and amount of
ventilation, position of worker鈥檚 head with respect to the fume plume, as well as the presence of contaminants in the atmosphere (such as chlorinated
hydrocarbon vapors from cleaning and degreasing activities).
When the rod is consumed, the fume and gas decomposition products are different in percent and form from the ingredients listed in Section II. Fume and
gas decomposition products, not the ingredients in the flux, are important. Decomposition products include those originating from the volatilization, reaction,
or oxidation of the materials shown in Section II plus those from the base metal and coating, etc., as noted above. These components are virtually always
present as complex oxides and not as metals (Characterization of Arc Welding Fume: American Welding Society).
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Reasonably expected fume constituents would include fluorides (in flux coated brazing rods) and complex oxides of zinc and boron oxide, which is
hazardous. Gaseous reaction products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Gaseous reaction products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Monitor fume levels. One recommended way to determine the composition and
quantity of fumes and gas to which workers are exposed is to take an air sample in the worker's breathing zone (see ANSI/AWS F1.1, F1.2, F1.3, F1.4, and
F1.5, available from the "American Welding Society," 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126).
SECTION VI (HEALTH HAZARD DATA)
Threshold Limit Value: The ACGIH recommended general limit for welding fume NOS (not otherwise specified) is 5 mg/m鲁. The ACGIH 1999 preface
states: "The TLV-TWA should be used as guides in the control of health hazards and should not be used as firm lines between safe and dangerous
concentrations." See Section V for specific fume constituents that may modify the TLV.
FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY are the respiratory system. Other possible routes are eyes, ingestion, and/or skin contact.
PREEXISTING respiratory or allergic conditions may be aggravated in some individuals (i.e. asthma, emphysema).
SHORT TERM (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health. Primary routes of entry are the respiratory system,
eyes, ingestion, and/or skin. Preexisting respiratory or allergic conditions may be aggravated in some individuals. Individuals with Wilson鈥檚 Disease are at
increased risk of COPPER poisoning. Overexposure to fumes may result in discomfort such as dizziness, nausea, or dryness or irritation of nose, throat, or
eyes. EYE CONTACT causes irritation and may cause burns. SKIN CONTACT may cause irritation and possibly fluoride burns which may not be
immediately painful or evident, especially on prolonged contact. This material may be absorbed through the skin resulting in systemic poisoning. Symptoms
of poisoning are similar to those that occur with ingestion. INHALATION may cause respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation. Symptoms include
nasal discharge and nosebleeds, coughing, sore throat and labored breathing. Severe exposure may cause bronchospasm and pulmonary edema. Absorption
may cause systemic poisoning similar to that which occurs with ingestion. Inhalations of fumes may cause a flu-like illness called 鈥榤etal fume fever鈥?.
Typically metal fume fever begins four to twelve hours after sufficient exposure to freshly formed fumes. First symptoms are a metallic taste, dryness, and
irritation of the throat. Cough and shortness of breath may occur along with a headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and painful spasms of the limbs.
Copper poisoning can result in hemolytic anemia and kidney, liver, and spleen damage.
LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE to FLUORIDES over years may produce mottling of teeth, embrittlement, and decalcification of bones,
and increased calcification of ligaments and vertebrae resulting in spinal stiffness (fluorosis). Excessive ZINC intake has been associated with copper
deficiency anemia. Prolonged or excessive exposures may result in argyria, a permanent localized blue-grey discoloration of the eye, skin, or mucous
membranes. Prolonged absorption of BORON COMPOUNDS may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation, loss of appetite, nausea, and erythematous rash.
Dryness of skin and mucous membranes, loss of hair, conjunctivitis, and kidney injury have also been observed. Reproductive effects have been observed in
laboratory animals. Primary route of entry is the respiratory system.
See Section VII for precautions.
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Call for medical aid. Employ first aid techniques recommended by The American Red Cross.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If not breathing, begin artificial respiration.
If no detectable pulse, begin Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. (CPR). Call for medical aid.
SKIN: Wash affected area with soap and water. If rash develops, see a physician.
EYES: Flush with a large amount of fresh water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: Seek medical attention.
CARCINOGENICITY
WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH and IARC.
SECTION VII (PRECAUTION FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE/APPLICABLE CONTROL MEASURES)
Read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and precautionary label on this product.
See American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting, published by the "American Welding Society," 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL
33126 and OSHA Publication 2206 (29CFR 1910), U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA
15250-7954 for more detail on the following:
Ventilation: Use enough ventilation, local exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep the fumes and gases below the TLV's in the workers breathing
zone and the general area. Train the welder to keep his head out of the fumes. Monitor fume levels and do not exceed permissible exposure limits or values.
Respiratory Protection: Use respirable fume respirator or air supplied respirator when brazing/welding in a confined space or where local exhaust or
ventilation does not keep exposure below the TLV's.
Eye Protection: Wear appropriate brazing glasses with side shield.
Protective Clothing: Wear head, hand, and body protection which help to prevent injury. See ANSI Z49.1.
Waste: Dispose of any grinding dust or waste residue in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. EPA waste D011 - contains silver or silver
compounds. Plastic containers and cardboard packaging can be recycled.
Storage: Keep material sealed and dry before use. Keep remaining product sealed and dry.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
IARC: International Agency for the Research on Cancer
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTP: National Toxicology Program
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
OSHA: U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
Exposure limits are subject to change. Contact ACGIH, OSHA, NIOSH, and IARC for current values.
The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources we believe are reliable. However, this information is provided without any representation or
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy or correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use, and disposal of the product are
beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability of loss,
damage, or expense arising from it or any way connected with the handling, storage, use, or disposal of the product.
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