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May 2008
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MAY BE USED TO COMPLY WITH OSHA鈥橲 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 1603
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION: Flux
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)
Potassium Bifluoride 7789-29-9 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) 30 鈥? 60
Boric Acid 10043-35-3 Not Listed Not Listed 15 鈥? 40
Potassium Tetraborate-
15 鈥? 40
Tetrahydrate 12045-78-2 Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium Silicofluoride 16871-90-2 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) 0.2 - 1.5
SECTION III (PHYSICAL DATA) - Flux
SECTION IV (FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA)
Non-Flammable: Flames used for brazing or soldering can ignite combustibles. Refer to American National Standard Z49.1 for fire
prevention during welding/brazing. These products as shipped are non-hazardous, nonflammable, non-explosive, and non-reactive.
Rating under National Fire Protection 704: Health, 2: Flammability, 0: Reactivity, 1.
SECTION V (REACTIVITY DATA)
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excess heat
INCOMPATIBILITY (conditions to avoid): Strong acids, cyanides, sulfides.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: In the presence of heat fluxes may give off HF.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
When flux is consumed during brazing / soldering, the fumes cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are
dependent upon the metal being brazed / soldered, the process, procedure, and filler metal 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 soldered
(such as paint, plating or galvanizing), the number of workers and volume of the work area, the quality and amount of ventilation,
position of workers鈥? 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).
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When the material is consumed, fume and gas decomposition products generated 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, 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).
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 salivation, coughing and choking, and chills. FLUORIDES - Fluoride compounds
produced may cause eye and skin burns, and pulmonary edema bronchitis. Exposure to extremely high levels of fluorides can cause
abdominal pain, diarrhea, muscular weakness, and convulsions. In extreme cases it can cause loss of consciousness and death.
LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE: Irritation of skin. 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. FLUORIDES - Overexposure to fluorides can cause serious bone erosion, excessive
calcification of the bone and calcification of the ribs, pelvis and spinal column. May cause skin rash.
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Call for medical aid. Employ first aid techniques recommended by The American
Red Cross.
Swallowing - Call a physician at once or your Poison Control Center. Advise of Section II immediately.
Skin - Promptly flush with water to remove all residue. If rash or burn develops, consult a physician.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air.
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes to remove all residue. Get 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 chemical safety goggles and face shield when handling fluxes.
Protective Clothing: Wear head, hand, and body protection that help to prevent injury; including rubber apron and rubber gloves. See
ANSI Z49.1.
Waste: Spill or release: Clean up and flush remaining material with lots of water. Dispose of any waste residues in accordance with
EPA or local regulations.
Storage: Keep material sealed and away from heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
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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 or loss, damage, or expense arising from it or in any way connected with the handling,
storage, use, or disposal of the product.
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