M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T Material safety data sheet (MSDS) – Eutector Black Flux 1 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 2 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 washing eyes with lots of water. CHROMIUM Inhalation of fume with chromium (VI) compounds can cause irritation of the respiratory system, damage lungs and cause asthma. Swallowing chromium (VI) salts can cause severe injury or death. Dusts on the skin can form ulcers. Eyes can be burned by chromium (VI) compounds. NICKEL, NICKEL OXIDE Inhalation of fumes containing nickel compounds may cause metallic taste, nausea, tightness in chest, fever and allergic reactions. MOLYBDENUM Trioxide has caused irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, weight loss and digestive disturbances in animals. BARIUM Inhalation of fumes with barium compounds may cause aching eyes, rhinitis, frontal headache, wheezing, laryngeal spasms, salivation and anorexia. COPPER Metal fume fever can be caused by fresh copper oxide fumes. LEAD Inhalation of gases, fumes, dust or compounds (soluble or insoluble) can cause blood and cell problems. SILVER Silver salts are corrosive. Ulceration and eye burns are treated by flushing with copious amounts of water. ZINC Inhalation of zinc fumes may cause chills, breathing difficulties, fever, cough, muscular pain, nausea and vomiting. Recovery is generally complete. CADMIUM Fumes cause irritation of the nose and throat. Sufficient inhalation (after a delay of several hours) may develop coughing, chest pain, sweating, chills, shortness of breath and weakness. Death may occur. Material safety data sheet (MSDS) – Eutector Black Flux 3 TIN Eye, skin and respiratory system irritation from fumes. LONG TERM (CHRONIC) OVER EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES May lead to siderosis (iron deposits in lungs), affect pulmonary functions, blood and cell disorders. FLUORIDES Repeated exposure to fluorides can cause serious bone erosion. MANGANESE, MANGANESE DIOXIDE Long term over exposure to these compounds may affect the central nervous system. Symptoms include muscular weakness, tremors and behavioral and handwriting changes. SILICON, SILICON OXIDE Prolonged exposure to dust can cause pulmonary fibrosis (silicosis). CHROMIUM Chromium (VI) compounds are considered by OSHA to be carcinogenic. Absorption of chromium (VI) compounds through the skin can cause systemic poisoning primarily affecting the kidneys and liver. NICKEL, NICKEL OXIDE Long term over exposure to nickel compounds may cause lung fibrosis or pneumoconiosis. Nickel and its compounds are considered by the OSHA as carcinogenic. MOLYBDENUM - Not known BARIUM Long term exposure to soluble barium compounds may cause nervous disorders and may have deleterious effects on the heart and circulatory systems. COPPER No adverse long term effects have been reported. LEAD Repeated and prolonged exposures to gases, fumes or dusts are poisonous. This may lead to blood, cell, kidney, liver and/or generic disorders. SILVER Silver and its compounds cause pigmentation of the skin, eyes and respiratory tract (argyria). ZINC Severe and prolonged over exposure may cause pulmonary edema and pneumonia. CADMIUM Repeated and prolonged exposures to fumes may cause loss of smell, ulceration of the nose, shortness of breath (emphysema),kidney damage and mild anemia. TIN No significant long term effects. Material safety data sheet (MSDS) – Eutector Black Flux 4 Section VII - EMERGENCY FIRST AID Eyes and skin: Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Inhalation: Remove victim to well ventilated area. Obtain medical assistance if necessary. Section VIII - PREVENTIVE MEASURES Personal protective equipment: Use approved respirator for protection against fumes. Wear protective goggles and chemical resistant gloves. Storage and handling: Keep in tightly closed glass or plastic containers. Do not store near open flame. Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled: Avoid skin or eye contact. Absorb with an inert material. Waste disposal method. Waste Disposal Method: Prevent waste from contaminating environment. Disposal should be in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations. Section XI - PREPARATION DATE OF MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Prepared by Director of Products and Services Contact number 514-695-7500 Date prepared 1999/09/30 Date revised 2004/09/30