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Material safety data sheet (MSDS) – Eutector Black Flux
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Section I - IDENTIFICATION
Eutectic Canada Inc.
52 Hymus Boulevard, Suite 220
Pointe Claire, Quebec
H9R 1C9
Emergency Telephone: (514) 695-7500
Product Name
Eutector Black Flux
AWS Standard Terminology
Welding Flux
WHMIS Classification
E - Corrosive
Transport Of Dangerous Goods
Not applicable
Section II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Range wt%
CAS number
Exposure Limit (mg/m3)
Potassium Tetraborate
15-40
1332-77-0
Not available
Potassium Fluoride
15-40
7789-23-3
2.5 (fluoride)
Boric Acid
10-30
10043-35-3
10
Boron, elemental
0.5-1.5
7440-42-8
10
Section III - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The following data should only be used in the context of the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Physical State
Paste
Appearance and odor
Black odorless paste
Section IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flammable: No
Section V - REACTIVITY
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Will not occur
Level of stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Material safety data sheet (MSDS) – Eutector Black Flux
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Section VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THE BODY CAN BE AFFECTED IF FUMES AND GASES ARE INHALED, AND/OR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EYES.
FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH
ROUTE OF ENTRY / EXPOSURE: Skin / eye contact and inhalation
SHORT AND LONG TERM EFFECTS: Inhalation of fumes may cause respiratory track irritation. Skin may
become sensitized with prolonged contact.
SHORT TERM (ACUTE) OVER EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES
May result in discomfort such as dizziness, nausea or irritation of the nose, throat or eyes.
FLUORIDES - Compounds evolved may cause skin and eye burns and/or pulmonary edema.
MANGANESE, MANGANESE DIOXIDE
Toxicity caused by inhalation of dust or fumes. Remove from exposure. Wash eyes and/or skin with water to
remove dust.
SILICON, SILICON OXIDE
Possible eye irritant. Remove by wa