AMERICAN SOLDER AND FLUX CO INC FORCE CHEMICAL DIV -- PETERSON #1, BRAZING FLUX #1, BLUE  -- 3439-00D003377
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PETERSON #1, BRAZING FLUX #1, BLUE
MSDS Date:08/05/1994
FSC:3439
NIIN:00D003377
MSDS Number: BVNMY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMERICAN SOLDER AND FLUX CO INC FORCE CHEMICAL DIV
Address:INDUSTRIAL BLVD
City:PAOLI
State:PA
ZIP:19301
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-647-3575
Emergency Phone Num:215-647-3575
CAGE:70540
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERICAN SOLDER AND FLUX CO INC FORCE CHEMICAL DIV
Address:28 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
Box:City:PAOLI
State:PA
ZIP:19301
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300
CAGE:70540

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE (BORAX)
CAS:1330-43-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9394

Ingred Name:BORIC ACID
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG BORATES/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG BORATES/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED,
    IRRITATING TO EYES AND SKIN.  EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
    COUGHING, ERYTHEMA AND NAUSEA.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION- NAUSEA, VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. 
    SKIN- MILD DERMATITIS OR IRRITATION.  EYES- MILD IRRITATION TO EYE
    SURFACES.  INHALATION- IRRITANT TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. SNEEZING AND
    COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXISTING SKIN, EYE AND LUNG
    DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION- CONTAINS BORIC ACID. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON
    CONTROL CENTER.  SKIN- WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER TO REMOVE ALL
    RESIDUE. IF RASH DEVELOPS, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.  INHALATION- REMOVE
    TO FRESH  AIR. IF FUMES ARE INHALED, CALL A PHYSICIAN.  EYES- FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES TO REMOVE ALL RESIDUE. GET
    MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NONE; PRODUCT IS AN INHERENT RETARDANT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FUMES OF BORON OXIDE MAY BE GIVEN OFF. USE A
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL, ABSORB AND SWEEP-UP. REMOVE TO
    CHEMICAL SEWER. FLUSH AREA TO CHEMICAL SEWER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL UNDER AMBIENT
    CONDITIONS.
Other Precautions:REMOVE AND PROFESSIONALY WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    BEFORE RE-USE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF THE WORK STATION IS NOT PROPERLY VENTILATED
    TO EXHAUST ALL FUMES, VAPORS AND DUSTS USE A NIOSH-APPROVED MASK.
Ventilation:MAINTAIN AIR FLOW AWAY FROM USER TO REMOVE ALL FUMES,
    VAPORS AND DUSTS SO THAT THE PEL IS NEVER EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL AND OIL IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL TIGHT SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NORMALLY USED IN A
    BRAZE/WELDING OPERATION SO AS TO PREVENT ANY CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING TO REMOVE
    ALL RESIDUE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C3
Spec Gravity:1.712
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE POWDER WITH NO CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETIC ANHYDRIDE, ELEMENTAL POTASSIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BORON OXIDE FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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