Page 1 of 5 AIM PRODUCTS Date of Issue June 2009 Flux 264-5 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Section 1 - IDENTIFICATION Product name FLUX 264-5 Other names Not available Recommended use/s Soldering flux for industrial applications in the electronics industry. Supplier name Okay Technologies Address Unit 4, 3 Pullman Place, Emu Plains, NSW, 2750 Telephone number 02 4735 3126 Fax 02 4735 3746 Emergency telephone number Australia: Poisons Information Centre 13 1126 International: Infotrac (708) 918-1900 Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION General hazard statement Classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC. Hazard classification Harmful. Carc. Cat. 2. Hazardous Substance. Dangerous Goods. Risk phrase(s) R11 Highly flammable R18 In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture R65 Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed. Safety phrase(s) S53 Avoid exposure obtain special instructions before use S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible) Routes of entry Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin contact. Potential acute health effects Fumes and/or dusts produced by this product may be hazardous in case of inhalation. This product may be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitiser, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion. Potential chronic health effects Section 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredient Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion % w/w Isopropyl alcohol 2-propanol 67-63-0 60 - 100 Petroleum distillates Naphtha, heavy alkylate 64741-65-7 1 - 5 Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES Description of necessary measures according to routes of exposure Eye contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. COLD water may be used. DO NOT use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention. Skin contact After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. COLD water may be used. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Was contaminated clothing before reusing. Hazardous skin contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti- bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical attention. Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well-ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention. Hazardous inhalation Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. WARNING: It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Seek immediate medical attention. Page 2 of 5 AIM PRODUCTS Date of Issue June 2009 Flux 264-5 Ingestion DO NOT induce vomiting. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication that the toxic material was ingested the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention. Hazardous ingestion No additional information Indication of medical attention and special treatment needed including description of most important symptoms, acute and delayed Aggravated medical conditions None known. caused by exposure Section 5 - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Small fire: Use DRY chemical powder. Large fire: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog. Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water. Hazards from combustion products Products are carbon oxides carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Special protective precautions Special equipment for fire fighters Hazchem Code 2 Y E Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Emergency procedures Small spill Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. If necessary neutralise the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Large spill Flammable liquid Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non- combustible material. DO NOT touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas dyke if needed. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Neutralise the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS with local authorities. Methods and materials for Dry earth sand or other dry absorbent material. Sodium carbonate. containment and clean up Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Wear suitable protective clothing. Use in a well ventilated area. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. After handling, always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. Conditions for safe storage, Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Highly toxic or including any incompatibilities infectious materials should be stored in a separate locked safety storage cabinet or room. Highly flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat, of oxidising materials. Flammable in the presence of combustible materials. Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION National exposure standards Isopropyl alcohol 3 TWA: 400ppm, 983 mg/m from HSIS 3 STEL: 500ppm, 1230 mg/m from HSIS Petroleum distillates Not available Biological limit values Engineering controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapours below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.