Product ID:STAY-CLEAN PASTE SOLDERING FLUX
MSDS Date:09/10/1998
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-255-9935
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLDFP

J. W. HARRIS CO INC & HARRIS WELCO, DIVISION/J.W. HARRIS

1051 YORK RD
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
US

Emergency Phone: 704-739-6421

Info Phone: 704-739-6421

Cage: 34920

J. W. HARRIS CO INC & HARRIS WELCO, DIVISION/J.W. HARRIS

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 US

Telephone: 704-739-6421

Cage: 34920

PETROLATUM

CAS: 8009-03-8

RTECS: SE6780000

OSHA PEL NE

ACGIH TLV: NE

ZINC CHLORIDE

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

OSHA PEL NE

ACGIH TLV: NE

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

OSHA PEL NE

ACGIH TLV: NE

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYE, SKIN.ACUTE: THE
CHIEF HEALTH HAZARDA ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT WOULD BE THE
POTENTIAL FOR MILD IRRITATION OF CONTAMINATED TISSUE. THOUGH
UNLIKELY TO OCCUR DURING OCCUPATIONAL US E, INGESTION OF LARGE
QUANTITIES MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC: DERMATITIS MAY RESULT IN CHRONIC
SKIN CONTACT TO THIS PRODUCT. REFER TO TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION FOR
ADDITIONAL DATA ON THIS PRODUCT'S COMPONENTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ETHYLENE GLYCOL (AEROSOL) IS LISTED AS
FOLLOWS: ACGIH-A4 (NOT CLASSIFIABLE AS TO HUMAN CARCINOGENICITY).
THE OTHER COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING
LISTS: FEDERAL OSHA Z LIST, NTP, CAL/OSHA, & THEREFORE ARE NOT
CONSIDERED TO BE, CANCER-CAUSING AGENTS BY THESE AGENCIES.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALTION-SYMPTOMS OF SUCH OVEREXPOSURE MAY
INCLUDE NASAL CONGESTION & SNEEZING. EXTREME INHALATION
OVER-EXPOSURE TO ZINC CHLORIDE CAN HAVE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE
LUNGS (I.E. CAUSING PULMONARY EDEMA & PNEUMONITIS, LIFE-THRETENING
LUNG CONSITIONS). INHALATION OF ZINC CHLORIDE FUMES CAUSE METAL
FUME FEVER. SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE INCLUDE HEADACHE, FEVER,
RAPID BREATHING, SWEATING & PAINS IN LEGS & CHEST. SEVERE VAPOR
INHALATION MAY BE HARMFUL. SKIN OR EYES-THIS PRODUCT MAY BE
SLIGHTLY IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. IF PASTE ENTERS THE EYES, MILD
IRRITATION MAY OCCUR & RESULTING IN REDNESS & WATERING . "SEE OTHER
INFORMATION"
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THOUGH THIS PASTE IS NOT CLASSIFIED
AS A SENSITIZER, PETROLATUM (THE MAIN COMPONENT OF THIS PRODUCT)
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION IN HYPERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS.

First Aid:SKIN-RINSE AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP & WATER SOLUTION. IF
IRRITATION RESULTS, FLUSH FOR 15 MINS. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
ADVERSE EFFECTS OCCUR, OR IS CONTACT HAS RESULTED IN THERMAL BURNS.
EYE-OPEN VI CTIM'S EYE WHILE UNDER GENTLE RUNNING WATER. USE
SUFFICIENT FORCE TO OPEN EYELIDS. HAVE VICTIM "ROLL" EYES. MINIMUM
FLUSHING IS 15 MINS. VICTIM MUST SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE
EFFECTS OCCUR, OR IF EYE RESULTS IN THERMAL BURN.
INHALATION-REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. HAVE VICTIM BLOW NOSE.
INGESTION-CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER FOR MOST CURRENT
INFORMATION. "SEE OTHER INFORMATION"

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:>198.C, 388.4F
PETROLATUM
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:N/D
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY (FOR COOLING), HALON, DRY CHEMICAL,
CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OTHER (ANY CLASS B)
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUBSTANTIALLY
PREHEATED BEFORE IGNITION CAN OCCUR. THIS PRODUCT CAN FLOAT ON
WATER AND MAY TRAVEL TO DISTANT LOCATIONS. DURING A FIRE,
IRRITATING AND TOXIC GASES (I.E. CARBON MONO XIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE) MAY BE GENERATED.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SPILLED PASTE FLUX WITH POLYPADS OR
OTHER SUITABLE ABSORBENT. RINSE AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION.
IF HEATED PRODUCT HAS BEEN SPILLED, ALLOW THE MATERIAL TO COOL
BEFORE CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES BEGIN. DECONTAMINATE AREA THOROUGHLY.
PLACE ALL SPILL RESIDUE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER AND SEAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE THIS MATERIAL
SHOULD BE TRAINED TO HANDLE IT SAFELY. STANDARD SAFETY PRACTICES
ASSOCIATED WITH WELDING & BRAZING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. OPEN CO NTAINERS SLOWLY, ON A STABLE
SURFACE. AVOID EXPOSURE TO OPEN FLAMES, HOT SURFACES, IGNITION
SOURCES.
Other Precautions:STORE THIS PRODUCT IN A COOL, DRY LOCATION, AWAY FROM
DIRECT SUNLIGHT, SOURCES OF INTENSE HEAT, OR WHERE FREEZING IS
POSSIBLE. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE CHEMICALS. KEEP CONTAINER
TIGHTLY CLOSED WHE N NOT IN USE. INSPECT ALL INCOMING CONTAINERS
BEFORE STORAGE TO ENSURE THEY ARE PROPERLY LABELED & N OT DAMAGED.

Respiratory Protection:NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NORMALLY REQUIRED
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. MAINTAIN AIRBORNE CONTAMINANT
CONCENTRATIONS BELOW GUIDELINES.IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONS IS
NEEDED, USE ONLY PROTECTION AUTHORIZ ED IN US FEDERAL OSHA STANDARD
(29CFR1910.134), APPLICABLE US STATE REGULATIONS, OR THE
APPROPRIATE STANDARDS OF CANADA AND ITS PROVINCES.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS OR ENGINEERING CONTROLS ARE
NORMALLY REQUIRED WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER, NITRILE RUBBER,POLYFLUORINATED
POLYETHYLENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES; IF HEATED A FACE SHIELD IS
RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH SAFETY SHOWER STATIONS NEAR AREAS
WHERE PRODUCT IS USED. BODY PROTECTION: NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. USE
BODY PROTECTION APPROPRIATE FOR TASK (I.E. APRON, COVERALLS,
CHEMICALLY-RESISTANT BOOTS).
Work Hygienic Practices:AS WITH ALL CHEMICALS, AVOID GETTING THIS
PRODUCT ON YOU OR IN YOU. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USING THIS PRODUCT.
DO NOT EAT, DRINK, SMOKE OR APPLY COSMETICS WHILE HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RESPIRATORY: USE SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATION PROTECTION IF OXYGEN LEVELS
ARE BELOW 19.5% OR ARE UNKNOWN. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE
NIOSH RECOMMENDED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION GUIDELINES FOR ZINC CHLORI
DE FUMES ARE PROVIDED (SEE MANUFACTURERS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEET).

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:37-60C (100-140F)
Spec Gravity:0.815-0.88
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.5 (NBUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:OPAQUE, ODORLESS, TAN/GOLD GEL

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT COMPATIBE WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXPOSING THIS PRODUCT TO
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES, A VARIETY ORGANIC
MOLECULES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, ZINC OXIDES, NITROGEN OXIDES AND
AMMONIA.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:AVOID EXPOSING THIS PRODUCT TO
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPROPIATE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS OR WITH
REGULATIONS OF CANADA & ITS PROVINCES. THIS PRODUCT, IF UNALTERED
BY USE, MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY TRE ATMENT AT A PERMITTED FACILITY OR
AS ADVISED BY YOUR LOCAL HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATORY AUTHORITY.

Toxicological Information:IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: THIS PRODUCT MAY BE
SLIGHTLY IRRITATING TO CONTAMINATED TISSUE. SENSITIZATION TO THE
PRODUCT: PETROLATUM MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION IN
HYPERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS. REPRODUCT IVE TOXICITY INFORMATION:
MUTAGENCITY-THIS PRODUCT IS NOT REPORTED TO PRODUCE MUTAGENIC
EFFECTS IN HUMANS. ANIMAL MUTATION DATA ARE AVAILABLE FOR AMMONIUM
CHLORIDE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, & ZINC CHLORIDE & WAS OBTAINED DURING
CLINICAL STUDIES ON SPECIFIC TISSUES EXPOSED TO HIGH DOSES OF THESE
COMPOUNDS. EMBRYOTOXICITY-THIS PRODUCT IS NOT REPORTED TO PRODUCE
EMBRYOTOXIC EFFECTS IN HUMANS. "SEE MANUFACTUR ER'S MSDS FOR
COMPLETE DATA"

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.

Ecological:ALL WORK PRACTICES MUST BE AIMED AT ELIMINATING
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY-THE COMPONENTS
OF THIS PRODUCT WILL SLOWLY REACT WITH WATER, OXYGEN, & OTHER
SUBSTANCES TO FORM A W IDE VARIETY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS. EFFECT
OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS OR ANIMALS-THIS PRODUCT MAY BE HARMFUL TO
PLANTS & ANIMALS, DEPENDING ON THE QUANTITY & DURATION OF
OVER-EXPOSURE. EFFECT OF CHEMICAL O N AQAUTIC LIFE: BECAUSE THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS APETROLEUM-BASED MATERIAL WHICH CAN FLOAT ON
WATER, THEREBY DEPRIVING OXYGEN TO IMPACTED BODIES OF WATER, LARGE
RELEASES OF THIS PRODUCT MAY NE HARMFUL TO AQUATIC PLANT & ANIMAL
LIFE. "SEE MSDS"

Transport Information:THIS MATERIAL IS NOT HAZARDOUS (PER 49 CFR
172.101) BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. PROPER SHIPPING
NAME: NOT APPLICABLE. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION NUMBER & DESCRIPTION:
NOT APPLICABLE. UN IDENTIF ICATION NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE. PACKING
GROUP: DOT LABEL(S) REQUIRED: NOT APPLICABLE. NORTH AMERICAN
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NUMBER, 1996: NOT APPLICABLE. MARINE
POLLUTANT: THE COMPONENTS OF THI S PRODUCT ARE NOT DESIGNATED BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO BE MARINE POLLUTANTS (49 CFR
172.1010, APPENDIX B). TRANSPORT CANADA TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS
GOODS REGULATIONS:-THIS MATERIAL IS NOT CONSIDERED A DANGEROUS
GOODS.

SARA Title III Information:SARA 302 (40 CFR 355, APPENDIX A): AMMONIUM
CHLORIDE-NO, ETHYLENE GLYCOL-NO, ZINC CHLORIDE-NO. SARA 304 (40 CFR
TABLE 302.4): AMMONIUM CHLORIDE-YES, ETHYLENE GLYCOL-YES ZINC
CHLORIDE-YES. SARA 313 (40 CFR 372.65): AMMONIUM CHLORIDE-NO,
ETHYLENE GLYCOL-NYES ZINC CHLORIDE-YES (AS ZINC COMPOUND). U.S.
SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: NOT APPLICABLE. U.S. CERCLA
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): AMMONIUM CHL ORIDE=5000 LB; ETHYLENE
GLYCOL=5000 LB; ZINC CHLORIDE=1000 LB.
Federal Regulatory Information:U.S EPA WASTE NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE TO
WASTES CONSISTING ONLY OF THIS PRODUCT. U.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS:
THE COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, ILLINOIS,
MASSACHUSETTS, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI,, NEW JERSEY & PENNSYLVANIA:
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC CHLORIDE FUME. RHODE
ISLAND: AMMONIUM CHLORIDE FUME, ETH YLENE GLYCOL, ZINC CHLORIDE
FUME. MICHIGAN: NO. KANSAS: ETHYLENE GLYCOL. NORTH DAKOTA: AMMONIUM
CHLORIDE, ZINC CHLORIDE. TEXAS, WEST VIRGINIA, & WISCONSIN: ZINC
CHLORIDE FUME. CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKIN G WATER & TOXIC ENFORCEMENT
ACT (PROPOSITION 65): NO COMPONENT OF THIS PRODUCT IS ON THE
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 LISTS.