CLCTX - GP-43

Product Identification

Product ID:GP-43
MSDS Date:02/26/1998
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-250-2629
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLCTX

Responsible Party
R & D METALS AND CHEMICALS INC
201 PERIMETER PK SUITE C
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922-2233
US

Emergency Phone: (423) 531-6065

Info Phone: 865-531-6065/800-645-7476

Cage: 56406

Contractor
R & D METALS & CHEMICALS, INC
22533 KNOXVILLE, TN 37922-2233 US

Telephone: 423-531-2044

Cage: 56406

Ingredients

POTASSIUM FLUOROHYDOBORATE

CAS: 12228-71-6

ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3


POTASSIUM TETRABORATE

CAS: 1332-77-0

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3


BORIC ACID

CAS: 10043-35-3

RTECS: ED4550000

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3


POTASSIUM FLUOROBORATE

CAS: 14075-53-7

RTECS: ED2800000

ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3

Hazards

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: SALIVATION,
COUGHING, CHOKING & CHILLS. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: MAY CAUSE WEIGHT
LOSS, BRITTLE BONES, ANEMIA, WEAKNESS & STIFF JOINTS.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: SALIVATION, COUGHING,
CHOKING & CHILLS. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: MAY CAUSE WEIGHT LOSS,
BRITTLE BONES, ANEMIA, WEAKNESS & STIFF JOINTS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANY WEAKNESS OF THE LUNGS, KIDNEYS
OR LIVER WILL BE AGGRAVATED.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM CONTAMINATED AREA. EYES: WASH
THOROUGHLY WITH WATER AND CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY
WITH WATER. INGESTION: DRINK WATER OR MILK AND CALL PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT NEEDED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NORMAL CAUTION WHEN DEALING WITH FLUX
CHEMICALS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL RELEASE BORON TRIOXIDE FUMES UPON
DECOMPOSITION.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP PASTE AND FLUSH REMAINING MATERIAL
WITH LOTS OF WATER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN GLASS OR PORCELAIN
CONTAINERS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN ABSENCE OF PROPER
VENTILATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES MECHANICAL (GENERAL) YES TO REMOVE
FUMES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC COATED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS: N/A. TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS: GP-43.
CHEMICAL FAMILY: SILVER BRAZING PASTE FLUX.

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:1.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.3
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS PASTE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:30

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
GLASS OR PROCELAIN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:B2O3 FUMES, KBF4.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL & STATE EPA
REGULATIONS.

Other Information

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.

Ecology

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED

Transport

Transport Information:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS UNDER
DOT REGULATIONS.

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN TO CONTAIN ANY
SARA TITLE III, SECTION 313 REPORTABLE CHEMICALS AT OR GREATER THAN
1.0%.
Federal Regulatory Information:THIS PRODUCT IS ON THE TOXIC SUBSTANCE
CONTROL ACT (TSCA) INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED