MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
This Material Safety Data Sheet complies with the Canadian Controlled Product Regulations.
1.
Product and
Supplier Identification
Product: Old Master’s Soldering Flux
Product Use: Soldering flux for stained glass crafts.
Supplier: NOVACAN INDUSTRIES LTD.
856 Washington Drive
Port Moody, BC V3H 3K8
Office Telephone: (604) 931-6422
Transport Emergency Telephone: +1 (613) 996-6666 CANUTEC
Manufacturer: As above
2.
Composition
Component |
% (w/w) |
Exposure Limits |
Zinc Chloride Anhydrous (CAS No. 7646-85-7) |
15-17 |
OSHA-PEL: 1 mg/m3 as fume ACGIH-TLV: 1 mg/m3 as fume |
3.
Hazards
Identification
Routes
of Entry: (under
normal conditions of use)
Skin Contact: Minor Eye Contact: Major Ingestion: Major Inhalation: Moderate
Effects
of Short-Term (Acute) Exposure:
Inhalation: Dusts, mists or vapors, may cause severe irritation
to upper respiratory tract. Severe exposure may cause pulmonary edema. Metal
fume fever may result from inhaling zinc oxide, which is a possible decomposition
product at high temperatures.
Skin Contact: May cause skin irriation
with discomfort and/or rash.
Eye Contact: Solutions may cause eye
damage. Symptoms may include irritation with discomfort, tearing, blurring of
vision or redness. May cause severe cornea injury
and result in permanent impairment of vision or even blindness.Do
not wear contact lenses.
Ingestion: Corrosive to
mouth and throat. Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Gross
overexposure may be fatal.
Effects
of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure:
No specific information available.
Medical
Conditions Aggravated By Exposure:
Persons with pre-existing lung diseases may be more
susceptible to the effects of this chemical.
4.
First Aid
Measures
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with lots of running water for 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart while flushing to rinse entire surface of eye and lids with water. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact: Flush skin with running water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Get medical attention of indicated.
Inhalation:
If dusts, mists
or vapors are inhaled, immediately remove person to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if person is not
breathing. Get medical attention
immediately.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Give lots of water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
5.
Fire Fighting
Measures
Flash point: Not flammable
Autoignition temperature: Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit: Not established
Upper
Explosion Limit: Not established
Sensitivity to Impact: Not sensitive.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive.
Hazardous Combustion Products: May release zinc oxide fumes, zinc chloride fumes, or hydrogen chloride gas in a fire.
Extinguishing Media: No specific recommendation. Use extinguishing media appropriate to suppress surrounding fire.
Fire Fighting Instructions: None
NATIONAL
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) HAZARD INDEX:
HEALTH: 2 - Short exposure could cause temporary or
residual injury.
FLAMMABILITY: 0 - Will not burn.
REACTIVITY: 1 - Normally stable but can become unstable at
elevated temperatures and pressures, or may react non-violently with water.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS: Corrosive
6.
Accidental
Release Measures
Personal Protection
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in section 8 while
cleaning the spill.
Environmental
Precautions: Implement spill control plan. Prevent from spilling into
sewers, storm drains, surface water and soil.
Remedial Measures:
Contain spillage and mop up with absorbant material.
Dispose of in DOT approved waste containers. Comply with all applicable
Governmental regulations on spill eporting and handling and disposal of waste. It
is recommended that each user establish a spill
Accidental Release Measures, continued
prevention,
control and counter measure plan. Such a plan should include procedures
applicable to proper storage, control and clean-up of spills, including reuse
or disposal as appropriate.
7.
Handling and
Storage
Handling Procedures: Keep
containers closed. Do not get in eyes,
on skin, or on clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas where the product
is being used. Wash hands and face before eating, drinking or smoking. Avoid getting in cuts.
Storage: Store in a cool well-ventilated location.
Protect from sunlight. Do not store in a steel
container. Plastic or plastic lined or rubber lined containers or storage tanks
should be used.
8.
Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use
general or local exhaust ventilation to maintain exposure below the exposure
limits.
Respiratory
Protection: Use NIOSH approved respirators equipped for acid gases of
thrmal decomposition should occur.
Skin protection: Wear
impervious gloves and boots and/or other protective clothing according to
circumstances.
Eye and Face
Protection: Eye protection is required. Chemical safety goggles are
recommended. The wearing of contact lenses is not recommended.
Footwear: Wear impervious boots.
Other: Have
a safety shower and eye wash station readily available in the immediate work
area.
9.
Physical and
Chemical Properties
Appearance: Pale green slightly viscous liquid.
Odour: No odor
Odour Threshold: Not applicable
pH: 4
Vapour Pressure: Not determined
Solubility: Completely soluble in water
Vapour Density: Not determined
Freezing Point Not determined
Boiling Point: 102 oC
Critical Temperature: Not applicable.
Relative Density: 1.14
(water = 1)
Partition Coefficient: No data
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
10.
Stability and
Reactivity
Chemical
Stability: Stable.
Incompatibility: Cyanides and sulfides.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products: May liberate zinc oxice fume, zinc chloride fumes, or
hydrogen chloride gas.
Hazardous
Polymerization: Will not occur
11.
Toxicological
Information
Acute Exposure: The LD50 (rat/oral) for Old Master’s Soldering Flux is > 2000 mg/kg
Chronic Exposure: See Section 3.
Exposure Limits: See Section 2.
Irritancy: See Section 3.
Sensitization: See Section 3.
Carcinogenicity: None reported.
Teratogenicity: Not determined.
Reproductive toxicity: Tests in some animals indicate this chemical may have
embryotoxic activity.
Mutagenicity: Tests in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures demonstrate
mutagenic activity.
Synergistic products: None reported.
12.
Ecological
Information
Environmental toxicity: No data available.
Biodegradability: No data available.
13.
Disposal
Considerations
Neutralize residues and consult the appropriate Federal,
Provincial and Local regulatory agencies to ascertain proper disposal
procedures. Depending on usage, after use byproducts may contain solder and/or
other metals. It is recommended that each user take into account the additional
contiminants introduced during usage when disposing and handling of waste.
14.
Transport
Information
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG): Not regulated
International Air Transport Association (IATA): Not regulated
International Maritime Organization (IMO): Not regulated
.
15.
Regulatory
Information
CANADIAN FEDERAL
REGULATIONS:
CEPA, DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST: All ingredients are listed.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D2B,
E
16. Other Information
Comments: This Material Safety Data Sheet was prepared using information provided by
Novacan Industries Ltd. and CCINFO. The
information in the Material Safety Data Sheet is offered for your consideration
and guidance when exposed to this product. Novacan Industries Ltd. expressly
disclaims all expressed or implied warranties and assumes no responsibilities
for the accuracy or completeness of the data contained herein. The data in this
MSDS does not apply to use with any other product or in any other process.
Revisions: Reviewed and Re-issued September 9, 2014