R & D METALS AND  CHEMICALS INC -- SILVER SOLDER FLUX 601  -- 3439-01-267-0608
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER SOLDER FLUX 601
MSDS Date:02/26/1998
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-267-0608
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLCRD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:R & D METALS AND  CHEMICALS INC
Address:201 PERIMETER PK SUITE C
Box:22533
City:KNOXVILLE
State:TN
ZIP:37922-2233
Country:US
Info Phone Num:865-531-6065/800-645-7476
Emergency Phone Num:423-531-6065
Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED
CAGE:56406
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:R & D METALS & CHEMICALS, INC
Address:201C PERIMETER PARK
Box:22533
City:KNOXVILLE
State:TN
ZIP:37922-2233
Country:US
Phone:423-531-6065 / FAX: 423-531-2044
Contract Num:SP0490-01-M-XA31
CAGE:56406

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM FLUOROHYDROBORATE
CAS:12228-71-6
Minumum % Wt:30.
Maxumum % Wt:45.
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED
OSHA PEL:NOT PROVIDED
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM TETRABORATE
CAS:1332-77-0
Minumum % Wt:15.
Maxumum % Wt:25.
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED
OSHA PEL:NOT PROVIDED
ACGIH TLV:5.0 MG/M3

Ingred Name:BORIC ACID
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Minumum % Wt:15.
Maxumum % Wt:30.
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED
OSHA PEL:NOT PROVIDED
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM FLUOBORATE
CAS:14075-53-7
RTECS #:ED2800000
Minumum % Wt:7.
Maxumum % Wt:15.
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED
OSHA PEL:NOT PROVIDED
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE 1. ACUTE
    OVEREXPOSURE: SALIVATION, COUGHING CHOKING & CHILLS. 2. CHRONIC
    OVEREXPOSURE: MAY CAUSE WEIGHT LOSS, BRITTLE BONES, ANEMIA,
    WEAKNESS & STIFF JOINTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SALIVATION, COUGHING CHOKING & CHILLS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANY WEAKNESS OF THE LUNGS, KIDNEYS
    OR LIVER WILL BE AGGRAVATED.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM CONTAMINATED AREA. EYES: WASH
    THOROUGHLY WITH WATER AND CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY
    WITH WATER. INGESTION: DRINK WATER OR MILK AND CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT NEEDED
Fire Fighting Procedures:NORMAL CAUTION WHEN DEALING WITH FLUX
    CHEMICALS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL RELEASE BORON TRIOXIDE FUMES UPON
    DECOMPOSITION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP PASTE AND FLUSH REMAINING MATERIAL
    WITH LOTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN GLASS OR PORCELAIN
    CONTAINERS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN ABSENCE OF PROPER
    VENTILATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES.  TO REMOVE
    FUMES
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC COATED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
ABBREVIATION: N/A = NOT APPLICABLE. N/AV = NOT AVAILABLE. N/K =
    UNKNOWN. N/P = NOT PROVIDED. N/R = NOT RELEVANT. N/D = NOT
    DETERMINED. N/E = NOT ESTABLISHED.

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR
Spec Gravity:1.6 (H2O=1)
pH:NOT PROVIDED
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.3
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODERLESS PASTE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:30
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
GLASS OR PORCELAIN
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:B203 FUMES, KBF4

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:NOT PROVIDED

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL & STATE EPA
    REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NOT PROVIDED

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:NOT PROVIDED
Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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