SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Identification
Product identifier Hercules Jel Flux
Other means of identification
SDS number
Synonyms
Recommended use
Recommended restrictions
Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information
Company Name
Address
Telephone
E-mail
Transport Emergency
Emergency First Aid
Contact person
2. Hazard(s) identification
Physical hazards
1615E
Part Numbers: 10810, 10815, 10825
Flux for joining copper tubing and pipe
None known.
HCC Holdings, Inc. an Oatey Affiliate
4700 West 160th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
216-267-7100
info@oatey.com
Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300 (Outside the US 1-703-527-3887)
1-877-740-5015
MSDS Coordinator
Not classified.
Health hazards
OSHA defined hazards
Label elements
Signal word
Hazard statement
Precautionary statement
Prevention
Response
Storage
Disposal
Hazard(s) not otherwise
classified (HNOC)
Supplemental information
Not applicable.
Category 1BSkin corrosion/irritation
Category 1Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Not classified.
Danger
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective
clothing/eye protection/face protection.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and
keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison
center/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
None known.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixtures
CAS number %Chemical name
7732-18-5 30-70Water
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7646-85-7 10-30Zinc chloride
57-55-6 7-13Propylene glycol
12125-02-9 1-5Ammonium chloride
*Designates that a specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
4. First-aid measures
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
Ingestion
Most important
symptoms/effects, acute and
delayed
Indication of immediate
medical attention and special
treatment needed
General information
If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Chemical
burns must be treated by a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. If
vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs.
Burning pain and severe corrosive skin damage. Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may
include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Permanent eye damage including
blindness could result.
Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. Chemical burns: Flush with water
immediately. While flushing, remove clothes which do not adhere to affected area. Call an
ambulance. Continue flushing during transport to hospital. Keep victim under observation.
Symptoms may be delayed.
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to
protect themselves.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical
Special protective equipment
and precautions for firefighters
Fire fighting
equipment/instructions
Specific methods
General fire hazards
Alcohol resistant foam. Water spray. Water fog. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed.
Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.
No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
Environmental precautions
Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Keep out of
low areas. Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Do not breathe
mist or vapor. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate
protective clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Local authorities should be advised if significant
spillages cannot be contained. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS.
This product is miscible in water.
Large Spills: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors or
divert vapor cloud drift. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Cover with plastic sheet to
prevent spreading. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Prevent
entry into waterways, sewer, basements or confined areas. Following product recovery, flush area
with water. Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to
remove residual contamination. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS.
Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
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Do not breathe mist or vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid prolonged
exposure. Do not get this material on clothing. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate
personal protective equipment. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
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Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
Store locked up. Store in original tightly closed container. Store away from incompatible materials
(see Section 10 of the SDS).
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure limits
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
Components
7646-85-7)
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
Components
12125-02-9)
7646-85-7)
US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Components
12125-02-9)
7646-85-7)
US. Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL) Guides
Components
57-55-6)
Biological limit values
Appropriate engineering
controls
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Skin protection
Hand protection
Other
Respiratory protection
Thermal hazards
General hygiene
considerations
No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).
Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates
should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation,
or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If
exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level. Eye
wash facilities and emergency shower must be available when handling this product.
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield.
Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary.
Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material
and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective
equipment to remove contaminants. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as
washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash
work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants.
Type
PEL 1 mg/m3 Fume.Zinc chloride (CAS
Type
STEL 20 mg/m3 Fume.Ammonium chloride (CAS
TWA 10 mg/m3 Fume.
STEL 2 mg/m3 Fume.Zinc chloride (CAS
TWA 1 mg/m3 Fume.
Type
STEL 20 mg/m3 Fume.Ammonium chloride (CAS
TWA 10 mg/m3 Fume.
STEL 2 mg/m3 Fume.Zinc chloride (CAS
TWA 1 mg/m3 Fume.
Type
TWA 10 mg/m3 Aerosol.Propylene glycol (CAS
Value
Value
Value
Value
Form
Form
Form
Form
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Physical state
Form
Color
Odor
Odor threshold
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Liquid.
Gel. Paste.
Greenish yellow.
Odorless
Not available.
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pH
t
y
Melting point/freezing point
Initial boiling point and boiling
range
Flash point
Evaporation rate
Flammability (solid, gas)
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower
(%)
Flammability limit - upper
(%)
Explosive limit - lower (%)
Explosive limit - upper (%)
Vapor pressure
Vapor density
Relative density
Solubility(ies)
Solubility (water)
Partition coefficient
(n-octanol/water)
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Viscosity
Other information
VOC (Weight %)
3
Not available.
212 °F (100 °C)
Not Applicable
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
< 1
Not available.
Soluble
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
10000 cP
150 g/l 11.5% by weight
10. Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Chemical stability
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition
products
The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
Material is stable under normal conditions.
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Contact with incompatible materials.
Strong oxidizing agents.
No hazardous decomposition products are known.
11. Toxicological information
Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contac
Ingestion
Symptoms related to the
physical, chemical and
toxicological characteristics
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicit
May cause irritation to the respiratory system. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful.
Causes severe skin burns.
Causes serious eye damage.
Causes digestive tract burns.
Burning pain and severe corrosive skin damage. Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may
include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Permanent eye damage including
blindness could result.
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Propylene glycol (CAS 57-55-6)
y
Acute
Oral
LD50 Rat
* Estimates for product may be based on additional component data not shown.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye
irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Respiratory sensitization
Skin sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicit
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)
Not listed.
Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity -
single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity -
repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
Chronic effects
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Not a respiratory sensitizer.
This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization.
No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are
mutagenic or genotoxic.
This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA.
This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects.
Not classified.
Not classified.
Not an aspiration hazard.
Prolonged inhalation may be harmful.
Test ResultsComponents Species
30 g/kg
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
Components Test ResultsSpecies
Propylene glycol (CAS 57-55-6)
Aquatic
* Estimates for product may be based on additional component data not shown.
Persistence and degradability
Bioaccumulative potential
Partition coefficient n-octanol / water (log Kow)
Propylene glycol (CAS 57-55-6) -0.92
Mobility in soil
Other adverse effects
The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the
possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.
LC50Crustacea 18340 mg/l, 48 hoursCeriodaphnia dubia
LC50Fish 46500 mg/l, 96 hoursPimephales promelas
No data is available on the degradability of this product.
No data available.
No data available.
No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation
potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component.
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal instructions
Local disposal regulations
Hazardous waste code
Waste from residues / unused
products
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Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. This material
and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Do not allow this material to drain into
sewers/water supplies. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used
container. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations.
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste
disposal company.
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some
product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see:
Disposal instructions).
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Contaminated packaging
Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.
Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is
emptied.
14. Transport information
DOT
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Transport in bulk according to
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and
the IBC Code
Not applicable.
15. Regulatory information
US federal regulations
TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D)
Not regulated.
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)
Not listed.
CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4)
Ammonium chloride (CAS 12125-02-9) LISTED
Zinc chloride (CAS 7646-85-7) LISTED
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Hazard categories
SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance
Not listed.
SARA 311/312 Hazardous
chemical
SARA 313 (TRI reporting)
Chemical name CAS number % by wt.
Zinc chloride 7646-85-7 10-30
Ammonium chloride 12125-02-9 1-5
Other federal regulations
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List
Not regulated.
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130)
Not regulated.
Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA)
US state regulations
US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List
Ammonium chloride (CAS 12125-02-9)
Zinc chloride (CAS 7646-85-7)
US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act
Ammonium chloride (CAS 12125-02-9)
Propylene glycol (CAS 57-55-6)
Zinc chloride (CAS 7646-85-7)
US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law
Ammonium chloride (CAS 12125-02-9)
Propylene glycol (CAS 57-55-6)
Zinc chloride (CAS 7646-85-7)
US. Rhode Island RTK
Ammonium chloride (CAS 12125-02-9)
Zinc chloride (CAS 7646-85-7)
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.
Immediate Hazard - Yes
Delayed Hazard - No
Fire Hazard - No
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
No
Not regulated.
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US. California Proposition 65
A
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65): This material is not known to contain
any chemicals currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxins.
International Inventories
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) YesAustralia
Domestic Substances List (DSL) YesCanada
Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) NoCanada
Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) YesChina
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical
Substances (EINECS)
European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) NoEurope
Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) YesJapan
Existing Chemicals List (ECL) YesKorea
New Zealand Inventory YesNew Zealand
Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
(PICCS)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory YesUnited States & Puerto Rico
*A "Yes" indicates this product complies with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s).
"No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing
country(s).
16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision
Issue date
Revision date
Version #
HMIS® ratings
Disclaimer
23-October-2014
19-February-2015
03
Health: 3
Flammability: 0
Physical hazard: 0
The information in the sheet was written based on the best knowledge and experience currently
available. HCC Holdings Inc. an Oatey Affiliate cannot anticipate all conditions under which this
information and its product, or the products of other manufacturers in combination with its product,
may be used. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure safe conditions for use, handling, storage
and disposal of the product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense due to
improper use.
YesEurope
YesPhilippines
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