CLCTY - GP-43, WELDING FLUX
- MSDS: CLCTY
- Manufacturer: R AND D METALS AND CHEMICALS INC
- Product Name: GP-43, WELDING FLUX
- National Stock Number: 3439-00-288-0868
Product Identification
Product ID:GP-43, WELDING FLUX
MSDS Date:02/26/1998
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-288-0868
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLCTY
Responsible Party
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922-2233
US
Emergency Phone: 423-531-6065
Info Phone: 865-531-6065/800-645-7476
Cage: 56406
Contractor
Telephone: 423-531-2044
Cage: 56406
Ingredients
POTASSIUM FLUOROHYDROBORATE (POTASSIUM
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 FLUOBORATE
CAS: 14075-53-7
RTECS: ED2800000
ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3
Hazards
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SALIVATION, COUGHING, CHOKNG &
CHILLS. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE WEIGHT LOSS, BRITTLE BONES, ANEMIA,
WEAKNESS & STIFF JOINTS.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: SALIVATION, COUGHING, CHOKNG & CHILLS.
CHRONIC: 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
DECOMPOSTION.
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. KEEP CONTAINERS AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE
HEAT.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN ABSENCE OF PROPER
VENTILATION.
Ventilation:TO REMOVE FUMES: LOCAL EXHAUST, MECHANICAL (GENERAL).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC COATED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:1.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.3
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODERLESS PASTE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:30
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
GLASS OR PORCELAIN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BORON TRIOXIDE FUMES. KBF4.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL & STATE EPA
REGULATIONS.
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