Product ID:1544 ROSIN FLUX
MSDS Date:05/18/1993
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-168-6514
MSDS Number: CCHQX

KESTER SOLDER DIV,LITTON SYSTEMS INC

515 E TOUHY
DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2675
US

Emergency Phone: 708-297-1600

Info Phone: 708-297-1600

Preparer: D. BERNIER

Cage: 75297

KESTER SOLDER DIVISION OF LITTON SYSTEMS, INC.

DES PLAINES, IL 60018 US

Telephone: 847-297-1600

Cage: 75297

ETHYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 25%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM

2-BUTYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 78-92-2

RTECS: EQ1750000

Fraction By Weight: 25%

ROSIN ACID

CAS: 8050-09-7

Fraction By Weight: 50%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 17.6 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-FUMES DURING SOLDERING MAY
IRRITATE MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS CAN CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NARCOSIS AND NAUSEA.
SKIN-LOCAL IRRITATION. EYE- IRRITATION F ROM CONTACT WITH LIQUID
AND SMOKE FROM SOLDERING. INGESTION- BURNING SENSATION IN THE
DIGESTIVE TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED.
Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT CAN RESULT
IN A RASH. BREATHING VAPORS CAN RESULT IN HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
NARCOSIS AND IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. SMOKE DURING SOLDERING
WILL CONTAIN ROSIN WHIC H IS AN ALLERGEN AND CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION AND DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHEMICAL HYPERSENSITIVITY, ASTHMA
AND OTHER RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS. CONTINUED BREATHING OF HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS OF ALCOHOL VAPORS CAN AFFECT THE LIVER AND CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM.

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH EYE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
REMOVE ROSIN FROM AROUND EYES WITH A DILUTE ETHANOL SOLUTION.
SKIN-WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION-REMOVE VICTIM
TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION-INDUCE VOMITING AND GET PROMPT MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:TOC
Flash Point:65.0F,18.3C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:720F
Lower Limits:2.5
Upper Limits:15.0
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS AND CONTROL VAPORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A MODERATE EXPLOSION HAZARD EXISTS WHEN
EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAMES.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. ABSORBENTS, SUCH AS VERMICULITE, CAN BE USED TO SOAK
UP THE SPILLED LIQUID. CLEAN UP RESIDUAL WITH ALKALINE DETERGENT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION.
STOARE AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 40F MAY RESULT IN PRECIPITATION OF
SOME ROSIN. OPEN CONTAINER CAUTIOUSLY TO VENT.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:USUALLY NOT REQUIRED. WHEN VENTILATION IS NOT
ADEQUATE TO REMOVE SMOKE FROM BREATHING ZONE, A CARTRIDGE TYPE
RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEUATE EXHAUST VENTILATION (GENERAL &/OR LOCAL) TO
MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC OR RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERMEABLE APRON WHEN SPLASHING IS LIKELY
TO OCCUR.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:170F,77C
Vapor Pres:40 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.8
Spec Gravity:0.926
pH:NA
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.9 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:50%
Appearance and Odor:AMBER, STICKY LIQUID WITH ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:57

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THE SOLVENTS ARE EVAPORATED & ROSIN
MAY BE THERMALLY DEGRADED TO LIBERATE ALDEHYDES, ACIDS & TERPENES.

Waste Disposal Methods:ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS, USUALLY BY
INCINERATION. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER IS D001. HAZARD CLASS IS
IGNITABLE WASTE. CAUTION: EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN PRODUCT
RESIDUE. OBSERVE ALL LABEL P RECAUTIONS.

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