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COSHH - Silver Solder Fluxes

1) IDENTIFICATION OF THE COMPANY AND OF THE MATERIAL
CuP Alloys Ltd / CuP Alloys (Modelling) Ltd
15 Sandstone Avenue
Walton
Chesterfield
S42 7NS

Phone No 01246 566814
Fax No. 01246 567288

Product Type Silver Solder Flux

Product Codes EF Flux, HT5 Flux

Composition Boric Acid, Potassium Metaborate, Potassium Fluoroborate.

Form Powder or Paste (mixed with water)

2) INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Potassium Fluoroborate - Toxic
Any Occupational Exposure Limits are listed in Section 8

3) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Most important Hazards
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and ingestion
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Irritation, coughing, sore throat
Eye Contact Smarting, soreness, irritation
Skin Contact Itching, stinging, sore on cuts
Ingestion Excessive saliva, nausea, vomiting.
Potential Chronic Health Effects Fluorine poisoning
Environmental Hazard Not Available

4) FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Treat for shock
Ingestion Administer large volumes of milk or caicium gluconate. Treat for shock and transfer to hospital stating "suspected fluorine poisoning"
Eye Contact S26 Irrigate thoroughly with water and seek medical advice.
Skin Contact Wash thororoughly with water.

5) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Material is not combustible. Fluorine bearing fumes may be evolved. Wear breathing apparatus.

6) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions See Section 8
Environmental Precautions Treat with slaked lime
Clean up methods As appropriate

7) HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling
Storage S2 Keep out of reach of children
S13 Keep away from all foodstuffs

8) EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protection Wear Suitable hand protection
Wear Goggles and overalls
Ensure adequate ventilation
S20/21 Do not eat drink or smoke when using
S22 Do not inhale dust
S23 Do not inhale fumes
S45 in case of accident or feeling unwell seek medical advice
Exposure Limits HF TLV 2mg/cubic metre
BF TLV 3mg/cubic metre.

9) PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State Solid /Paste
Melting Point 550 deg C
Appearance White
Boiling Point Not Available
Vapour Pressure Not Available
Explosive Risks Not Applicable
Flammability Risks Not Applicable

10) STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid Heating Above 750 deg C
Decomposition Products Fluorine bearing fumes
Stability Material is stable upto 750 deg C.

11) TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
Inhalation Not Available
Ingestion TOXIC
Eye Contact Not known
Skin Contact Not known
Target Organs Not known
Chronic Effects Non known
Carcinogenic Effects None
Mutagenic Effects None
Teratogenic Effects Not available
Narcosis Not available

12) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available

13) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with Environmental Protection Act and Integrated Pollution Act. Seek advice from a licensed contractor.

14) TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No special precautions

15) REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labeled Harmful
Risk Phrases R20/21/22
Safety Phrases S24, 26, 36/37/39, 45

Contains Potassium Bifluoride

16) OTHER INFORMATION
References Not Available

NB The information contained in this sheet is believed to be accurate, but CuP Alloys Ltd assumes no liability for its accuracy or completeness. Final determination of the suitability of a product remains the responsibility of the user.

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