Product ID:STAY SILV WHITE/BLACK BRAZING FLUX
MSDS Date:04/01/1995
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-051-2834
MSDS Number: BQMYC

HARRIS J W CO INC

10930 DEERFIELD RD.
CINCINNATI, OH 45242-4110
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 513-891-2000

Cage: JO820

J. W. HARRIS CO., INC.

CINCINNATI, OH 45242-4110 US

Telephone: 513-891-2000

Cage: 27911

POTASSIUM BORATE

CAS: 1332-77-0

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

POTASSIUM PENTABORATE

CAS: 11128-29-3

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

BORIC ACID

CAS: 10043-35-3

RTECS: ED4550000

Fraction By Weight: 30-60%

OSHA PEL 10 MG BORATES/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG BORATES/M3

POTASSIUM HYDROGEN FLUORIDE

CAS: 7789-29-9

RTECS: TS6650000

Fraction By Weight: 25-40%

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 15-25%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRIMARY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS THROUGH
INHALATION OF FUMES DURING BRAZING PROCESS. NO ADVERSE EFFECT
EXPECTED DURING SHIPMENT OR STORAGE. BRAZING FUMES ARE IRRITATING
TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT . FLUXES ARE USED WITH BRAZING
FILLER METALS. WHEN MELTED, THIS FILLER METALS PRODUCE FUMES WHICH
ARE HAZARDOUS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:FUMES ARE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN, EYES AND THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:REMOVE FROM FUMES EXPOSURE. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED PERFORM
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. FOR SKIN CONTACT, WASH
WITH W ATER. FOR EYE CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES FOR 15 MINUTES
WITH PLENTY OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONFLAMMABLE. OPEN FLAME AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLES. SEE ANSI/ASC-Z49.1-1983 SECTION 6.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:LARGE SPILLS SHOULD BE NEUTRALIZED WITH A
SLAKED LIME-SODA ASH SLURRY.
Neutralizing Agent:SLAKED LIME-SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN
FLAME. DURING USE AND UNTIL ALL VAPORS ARE GONE: KEEP AREA
VENTILATED-DO NOT SMOKE.
Other Precautions:FLUXES ARE USED WITH BRAZING METALS. WHEN MELTED,
THESE FILLER METALS MAY PRODUCE FUMES WHICH ARE HAZARDOUS. FILLER
METALS MAY CONTAIN CADMIUM, A TOXIC METAL. CONSULT THE SAFETY DATA
FOR THESE BRAZING METALS AS APPROPRIATE.

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR WHEN BRAZING IN CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR
VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION TO KEEP THE FUMES BELOW TLV'S IN THE
WORKERS BREATHING ZONE AND THE GENERAL AREA.
Protective Gloves:WEAR GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES, FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS, SOULDER
PROTECTION, AS WELL AS DARK SUBSTANTIAL CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING
VAPOR/SPRAY MIST. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES. WASH HANDS AFTER
USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ONE RECOMMENDED WAY TO DETERMINE THE COMPOSITION & QUANTITY OF FUMES &
GASES TO WHICH THE WORKERS ARE EXPOSED IS TO TAKE AIR SAMPLES IN
THE WORKERS' BREATHING ZONE. SEE ANSI/AWS F1.1 AVAILABLE FROM TH E
AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY, P.O. BOX 351040, MIAMI, FL 33135.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:1.54-1.66
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:SMOOTH PASTES OR POWDERS WITH NO ODOR; COLOR
VARIES.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BRAZING FUMES CANNOT BE CLASSIFIED
SIMPLY. THE COMPOSITION & QUANTITY ARE DEPENDENT ON THE METAL,
PROCEDURES, ETC.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR
DISPOSAL.

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