Product ID:O-F-499D TYPE B AMS 34106 FLUX AWS CL FB3A
MSDS Date:01/16/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-914-8390
MSDS Number: BFWGY

HANDY & HARMAN

850 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10022

Emergency Phone: 212-207-2632

Info Phone: 212-752-3400

Cage: 73977

HANDY & HARMAN

NEW YORK, NY 10022 US

Telephone: 212-752-3400

Cage: 73977

POTASSIUM FLUORIDE BORATE HYDROXIDE

CAS: 12228-71-6

Fraction By Weight: 50-70%

OSHA PEL 2.5MG/M*3

ACGIH TLV: 2.5MG/M*3

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: .05-.90%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM FLUORIDE

CAS: 7789-23-3

RTECS: TT0700000

Fraction By Weight: 5-20%

OSHA PEL 2.5 MG/M3 (F)

ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3 (F); 8990

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 20-35%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT=245MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER STATES NONE OF THE
INGREDIENTS OR BY-PRODUCTS ARE CARCINOGENIC,TERATOGENIC OR
MUTAGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:SEVERE IRRITATION;SKIN:DEEP BURNS,SEVERE
IRRITATION,DERMATITIS;INHALATION:SEVERE IRRITATION,DIFFICULT
BREATHING AT 7.5MG/M*3.NAUSEA,VOMIT,SWEATING & THIRST @ HIGHER
CONCENTRATIONS;INGESTION:NAUSE
A,DIARRHEA,VOMIT,BURNING,SWELLING,TREMORS,CONVULSION,SHOCK,HOLES IN
THE STOMACH & INTESTINE,HEART FAILURE,COMA,DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANY MEDICAL CONDITION AFFECTING
EYES,RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

First Aid:EYES:WASH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN,FOLLOWED BY BORIC ACID
SOLN.SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY;SKIN:REMOVE CLOTH.WASH SKIN
WITH SOAP & WATER FOR 5 MIN,FOLLOWED BY BORIC ACID SOLN.SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTIO N;INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN
IF NEEDED.SEE DOCTOR;INGESTION:DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR
MILK.DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.SEE
DOCTOR.

Extinguishing Media:WATER

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES,BOOTS,PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.ADD LIME OR OTHER CA COMPOUNDS,FOLLOWED BY MG HYDROXIDE OR
AL SULFATE.REMOVE PRECIPITATE BY SETTLING OR FILTRATION.
Neutralizing Agent:LIME OR OTHER CA COMPOUNDS AND MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
OR ALUMINUM SULFATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA.AVOID ACIDS.PROTECT FROM MOISTURE OR WATER.
Other Precautions:THIS FLUX IS OFTEN USED WITH BRAZING FILLER METALS
CONTAINING CD. CD OXIDE FUME IS A GREATER HAZARD THAN FLUORIDE
FUME. ZINC OXIDE FUME MAY ALSO BE EMITTED FROM THE FILLER METAL
DURING BRAZING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE FOR BRAZING IN PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA.IN
CONFINED SPACE USE AN AIRLINE RESPIRATOR OR HOSE MASK
NIOSH/U.S.BUREAU OF MINES APPROVED HOSE TYPE C OR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST @ 100 LINEAL FT/MIN;MECHANICAL @ 2000
FT*3/MIN/BRAZER;NATURAL(MIN)10000 FT*3/MIN/BRAZER,16 FT CEILING.
Protective Gloves:WELDING GLOVES FOR BRAZING-SEE SUPP.DATA
Eye Protection:SFTY GLASSES W/SIDE SHLD.FILTR LENS 3,4.
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL CLOTHING FOR TORCH BRAZING.(AVOID
FLAMMABLE FABRICS.)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.REMOVE & LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH=8.0-8.5(PASTE) & 5.5(FUSED);PROTECTIVE GLOVES CONT'D:RUBBER GLOVES
OR PROTECTIVE HAND CREAM FOR FLUX APPLICATION.

HCC:B3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1050F,566C
Spec Gravity:1.67
pH:8.3
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE PASTE,NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERHEATING. STABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
DECOMPOSES AT BRAZING TEMPERATURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FLUORIDE FUMES,CO,NO*2,O*3. (ALSO CD
OXIDE & ZN OXIDE WHEN FLUX IS USED WITH BRAZING FILLER METALS.)

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE THROUGH LICENSED DISPOSAL FIRM AT A
SECURE CHEMICAL LANDFILL LOCATION. COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.