
SF041 Issue 2
MULTICORE SOLDERS LIMITED
Kelsey House
Wood Lane End
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4RQ
UK
Telephone:
+
44 (0) 1442 233233
Fax:
+
44 (0) 1442 269554
Telex: 82363 KELSEY G
Revision
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Information
1.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Product Name
Multifix 450-01 Rework Flux
Manufacturer
Multicore Solders Ltd, Kelsey House, Wood Lane End,
Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 4RQ, United Kingdom
Telephone +44 (0)1442 233233
2.
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
CAS Number
Proportion
% w/w
35 - 40
25 - 35
1 - 5
25 - 30
Classification
Symbol
Xn
Xi
Xn
-
Risk Phrases
Modified rosins
Terpineol
Malonic acid
Glycol diether
*
R 42/43
R 38
R 22 - 41
-
10482-56-1
141-82-2
-
* The CAS number is variable and depends on the exact identity of the modified rosins used. In the absence of
data indicating that modified rosins are not sensitisers, Multicore Solders has classified them as Harmful, with Risk
Phrase R 42/43.
Risk phrases
R 22
R 38
R 41
R 42/43 May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact
Harmful if swallowed
Irritating to skin
Risk of serious damage to eyes
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This product contains modified rosins. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause an allergic reaction to develop.
Inhalation of the fumes produced during soldering will irritate the respiratory system. Prolonged or repeated exposure
to flux fumes may cause the development of occupational asthma and may cause rashes on exposed skin.
Animal studies with the glycol diether group of chemicals has identified reversible testicular atrophy, sperm damage
and birth defects as a result of long term exposure. However, there have been no reported ill-effects in animals or
humans from exposure to the specific glycol diether present in this product.
4.
FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation
The flux fumes given off when heated will irritate the nose and throat and can cause an asthmatic
type reaction.
Remove affected person to fresh air. Obtain medical attention if there is any respiratory distress.
Issue No: 2
Date: 26 March 1997
Number: HS LF069
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