Product ID:FLUX,AMS 3410 G,0-F-499 D,TYPE B,AWS CLASS
MSDS Date:01/16/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-582-1110
MSDS Number: BLPFQ

HANDY AND HARTMAN

850 THIRD AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10022-6222
US

Emergency Phone: 212-207-2632/203-259-8321

Info Phone: 212-752-3400/203-259-8321

Cage: JO825

HANDY AND HARTMAN

NEW YORK, NY 10022-6222 US

Telephone: 212-752-3400

Cage: JO825

POTASSIUM FLUORIDE BORATE HYDROXIDE

CAS: 12228-71-6

Fraction By Weight: 50 - 70%

OSHA PEL 2.5 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3 (MFR)

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0.05-.9%

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 SOLUTION

CAS: 7789-23-3

RTECS: TT0700000

Fraction By Weight: 5 - 20%

OSHA PEL 2.5 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3 (MFR)

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 20 - 35%

OSHA PEL NOT RELEVANT

ACGIH TLV: NOT RELEVANT

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 245 MG/KG FLUORIDES
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-FLUORIDES ARE POISONOUS IF
SWALLOWED.POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS BOTH TOXIC(LD50,RAT=365 MG/KG) &
AN IRRITANT.PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE
DERMATITIS.OVEREXPOSURE TO BF3 & HF GASES ON HEATING ARE
TOXIC.B2O3 IS AN IRRITANT.CHRONIC-DERMATITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
TOXIC IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL.

First Aid:CALL A PHYSICIAN IN ALL CASES.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.SKIN:WASH WITH WATER.INGESTION:IF
CONSCIOUS ,INDUCE VOMITING.NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BYMOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN. AVOID HIGH
TEMPERATURES. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES DURING SPILL CLEAN-UP. DILUTE AND
WASH SPILLAGE WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:LIME THEN MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE/ALUMINUM SULFATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A DRY PLACE.AVOID
HEATING ABOVE 1050F.
Other Precautions:THIS FLUX IS OFTEN USED WITH BRAZING FILLER METALS
CONTAINING CD. CD OXIDE FUMES IS A GREATER HAZARD THAN FLUORIDE
FUME FROM FLUX.ZN OXIDE FUME MAY ALSO BE EMITTED.PRODUCTS OF
COMBUSTION FROM TORCH/FU RNACE MAY BE TOXIC NO2, O3 & CO GASES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE FOR BRAZING IN PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA. IN
CONFINED SPACE USE AN AIRLINE RESPIRATOR OR HOSE MASK, NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED HOSE TYPE C OR SELF-CONTAINED AIR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:LEATHER WELDING
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NON-FLAMMABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, PLASTIC
FRAME SAFETY SPECTACLES WITH SIDE SHIELDS-FILTER LENSES SHADE # 3
OR # 4
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1050F,566C
Spec Gravity:1.67
pH:8.5
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE PASTE - NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXCESSIVE FUMES (BF3)

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL EFFLUENT INGREDIENTS ARE INORGANIC. LOCAL
REGULATIONS MAY REQUIRE THE REMOVAL OF FLUORIDES AND SUSPENDED
TRACE METALS BEFORE DISCHARGE OF FINAL EFFLUENT. ADDITION OF LIME
FOLLOWED BY MG(OH)2/AL2(S O4)3, THEN FILTRATION IS A SIMPLE METHOD.

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.