
Ingestion
Will irritate the gastric tract.
If the casualty is unconscious but breathing, place on one side in the recovery position. If breathing has stopped
apply artificial respiration or apply oxygen by mask. If the patient is conscious then encourage him/her to rinse the
mouth out several times with water. Do not induce vomiting nor give anything to drink if the patient finds it difficult to
swallow. Obtain urgent medical attention.
Skin Contact
Skin irritation and rash may result on prolonged or repeated contact with the flux or flux fume.
Wash the affected parts of the body with soap and warm water. If skin irritation develops seek medical advice.
Eye Contact
The flux fumes emitted when heated will irritate the eyes.
Flush
immediately
with plenty of water. Ensure that the eyeball and the inside of the eyelids are properly bathed by
gently prising open the eyelids. Also make sure that the contaminated water runs off the face away from the eyes.
Obtain urgent medical attention.
5.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishers
Suitable - dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam.
Unsuitable - water jet.
Under fire conditions this flux will release smoke, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Fire fighters should wear full
protective clothing and self-contained, positive pressure breathing apparatus.
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Scrape up the spillage and transfer to a suitable closed container for
subsequent disposal.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
The fumes produced during soldering should be extracted away from the breathing zone of the operators. Ensure
that the area is well ventilated. Avoid inhaling the flux fume.
Wash hands with soap and warm water after handling, particularly before eating, drinking or smoking. This product
should be stored in a cool, dry area.
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering methods to prevent or control exposure are preferred. Local exhaust or dilution ventilation and control of
process conditions are suitable methods. Where engineering controls and work practices are not effective in
controlling exposure then suitable respiratory protective equipment should be used.
Occupational Exposure Limits
None assigned for the ingredients of tthis product.
From 1/1/97 the Occupational Exposure Standard for rosin-based solder flux fume is withdrawn since it measures
formaldehyde levels which have been found to be a poor indicator of health risk. The proposed new method
measures the resin-acid particulates in the fume and will be accompanied by a Maximum Exposure Limit likely to be
introduced in 1999. In the meantime exposure to rosin-based flux fume should be prevented or, where this is not
reasonably practicable, adequately controlled. Prevention of exposure should take precedence over adequate
control. Users should consult the more detailed information and guidance published by the HSE.
Respiratory Protection:
Necessary if there is a risk of exposure to high concentrations of flux fumes.
Eye Protection:
Operators should wear safety glasses or goggles.
Skin Protection:
Butyl rubber gloves and suitable workwear to protect the operators own clothing.
Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994, there is a requirement for personnel who
are exposed to substances hazardous to health to be under appropriate health surveillance. Guidance on this can be
found in the HSE publication
Preventing Asthma at Work - How to Control Respiratory Sensitisers.
Issue No: 2
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Number: HS LF069
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