R & D METALS AND  CHEMICALS INC -- #611 ROSIN FLUX  -- 3439-01-373-7966
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:#611 ROSIN FLUX
MSDS Date:05/25/1995
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-373-7966
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLFQB
=== 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
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-XF50
CAGE:56406

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

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:983 MG/M3;400 PPM
ACGIH STEL:1230 MG/M3;500 PPM

Ingred Name:ROSIN
CAS:8050-09-7
RTECS #:VL0480000
Minumum % Wt:30.
Maxumum % Wt:40.
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/CUM

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALTAION EXPOSURE TO ROSIN FUME MAY
    CAUSE DIZZINESS AND HEADACHE. MAY ALSO CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION SUCH
    AS RASH OR SORE THROAT AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION IN SENSITIVE
    PERSONS. INGESTION: CAN CAUSE G ASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. SKIN: PROLONGED OR REPEATED	CONTACT CAN
    CAUSE DEFATTING DERMATITIS. EYE: POSSIBLE IRRITATION, TEARING,
    BLURRED VISIION. CHRONIC TOXICITY: OV EREXPOSURE TO ISOPROPLY
    ALCOHOL HAS BEEN SUGGESTED AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LISTED CARCINOGENS: NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALTAION EXPOSURE TO ROSIN FUME MAY CAUSE
    DIZZINESS AND HEADACHE. MAY ALSO CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION SUCH AS
    RASH OR SORE THROAT AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION IN SENSITIVE
    PERSONS. INGESTION: CAN CAUSE G ASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. SKIN: PROLONGED OR REPEATED	CONTACT CAN
    CAUSE DEFATTING DERMATITIS. EYE: POSSIBLE IRRITATION, TEARING,
    BLURRED VISIION. CHRONIC TOXICITY: OV EREXPOSURE TO ISOPROPLY
    ALCOHOL HAS BEEN SUGGESTED AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF KIDNEY DAMAGE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: IF AFFECTED, REMOVE INDIVIDUAL T FRESH AIR. IF
    BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. INGESTION: CALL
    PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
    BY MOUTH IF UN CONCSCIOUS. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS
    OF WATER, LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER LIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:=16.7C, 62.F
Lower Limits:2
Upper Limits:12
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS IN ENCLOSED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP AWAY FROM POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES.
    VENTILATE IF IN ENCLOSED AREA. ADD ABSORBENT AND SCOOP INTO
    APPROPRIATE CONTAINER. TRANSFER TO HOOD AND EVAPORATE OR SEAL FOR
    WASTE DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS FOR A FLAMMABLE
    LIQUID. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE AWAY FROM
    IGNITION SOURCES. STORE IN COOL DRY AREA. STORE IN AREA WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION. READ ALL CONTAINER  LABELING. AVOID THE USE
    OF BRASS DRUM SPIGOTS.
Other Precautions:USE POLYETHYLENE, POLYPROPYLENE, TEFLON OR STAINLESS
    STEEL. SINCE EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES (VAPOR,
    LIQUID OR SOLID) ALL LABELED HAZARD PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED.
    FOR INDUSTRIAL  USE ONLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT
    TAKE INTERNALLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST, MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT SUCH AS RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS: 611 MILDLY ACTIVATED ROSIN FLUX. TRADE NAME
    AND SYNONYMS: #611 ROSIN FLUX. CHEMICAL FAMILY: MIXTURE. FORMULA:
    FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=82.2C, 180.F
Vapor Pres:33
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:0.896
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:2.8
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, AMBER COLORED LIQUID; NON-RESIDUAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:63

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DESTROY BY APPROVED INCINERATION OR DEPOSIT IN
    APPROVED LANDFILL. MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND
    LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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