To comply with European CLP Regulation 1272/2008, US 29CFR 1910.1200 OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, and Australian NOHSC: 1008
[2004] and ADG Code 7.4
CHEMICAL NAME: NA
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Mixture
CHEMICAL FORMULA: Proprietary
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, Ingestion, Skin/Eye Contact
TARGET ORGANS: NA
GHS/CLP:
B-R, CQ4LF-B-R
+44 20 3868 7152 (UK and EU 24/7)
Signal Word: Warning
GHS/CLP LABEL ELEMENTS:
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
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P271 Use in a well-ventilated area.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
P301/P330/P331/P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/Doctor.
P303/P361/P352/P333/P313 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with soap & water. Get medical advice/attention if
skin irritation or rash occurs or if you feel unwell.
P304/P340/312 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if
you feel unwell.
P305/P351/338/P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing. Immediately call POISON CENTER/Doctor.
P308/P313 IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED: Get medical advice/attention.
P342/P311 IF EXPERIENCING RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS: Call POISON CENTER/Doctor.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.
P402/P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE CONTACT: May cause moderate irritation. Do not allow material to come in contact with eyes.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause moderate skin irritation.
INHALATION: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract.
INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation to the mouth, throat, and stomach. May cause abdominal discomfort, nausea,
vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
CHRONIC: Not established.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS POSSIBLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Diseases of the blood-forming organs, kidneys, nervous and possibly reproductive
systems. Occupational Asthma.
SECTION 2 NOTES:
Chip Quik Inc. does not recommend, manufacture, market, or endorse any of its products for human consumption.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Classified in accordance with European CLP Regulation 1272/2008
Non-Hazardous Ingredients C.A.S. Number Weight Percent OSHA PEL
mg/m
3
ACGIH TLV TWA
3
mg/m
LD 50 Ingested
g/Kg
LD 50 Inhaled
3
g/m
Water 7732-18-5 <90 NENENE NE
Surfactants NA <4 NENENE NE
Rheological Modifier NA <5 NENENE NE
SECTION 3 NOTES:
(1) Per 29 CFR 1910 the mixture has not been tested as a whole. All hazardous components, which comprise 1% of the mixture (0.1% carcinogenic), are
listed. Percentages of individual components are not listed as this information is considered a trade secret.
(2) The identity of the specific chemical(s) is being withheld as a trade secret per 29 CFR 1910.1200. The hazardous properties of these ingredients are
disclosed in this SDS.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush with plenty of water, contact a physician. If contact lenses can be removed easily, flush eyes without contact lenses.
SKIN: Wash affected area with plenty of warm, soapy water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, foam
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Do not use water. Use NIOSH-approved self-contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective clothing if
involved in a fire.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product does not present any unusual fire and explosion hazards.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: If material spills or leaks use a spatula to collect and place it in a plastic or glass jar. Remove traces of residue using
cloth rags or paper towels moistened with Isopropyl Alcohol. Exposure to spilled material may be irritating. Follow on-site personal protective equipment
recommendations.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
SECTION 6 NOTES:
See Sections 2, 4, and 7 for additional information.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING/STORAGE: Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Use care to avoid spills. Avoid inhalation of fumes or dust. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. Store in a closed corrosive resistant container, with corrosive resistant liner, in cool dry place. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment when working with or handling. Always wash hands thoroughly after handling this product. Dispose of following Federal,
State/Provincial, and Local regulations.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Empty containers may retain product residues in vapor, liquid, and/or solid form. All labeled hazard precautions should be
observed.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Cosmetics/Food/Drink/Tobacco should not be consumed or used in work areas. Always wash hands after handling
material and before applying or using cosmetics/food/drink/tobacco.
SECTION 7 NOTES:
Keep out of reach of children.
Not for internal consumption.
Extraction is necessary to remove fumes evolved during reflow.
Also see section 3.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use only with production equipment designed for use with liquid flux.
VENTILATION: Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below TLVs.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use with adequate ventilation.
EYE PROTECTION: Use with appropriate safety glasses.
SKIN PROTECTION: Protective gloves.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Work clothes should be worn and laundered in accordance with current OSHA Lead (Pb) standards.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Cosmetics/Food/Drink/Tobacco should not be consumed or used in areas where solder products may be used. Always
wash hands after handling soldering products and before applying or using cosmetics/food/drink/tobacco.
OTHER: Maintain eye wash stations in work areas. Avoid the use of contact lenses in high fume areas. Clean protective equipment regularly. Clean up
spills immediately.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Clear, White, or Yellow to Dark Amber liquid
ODOR: Mild odor
ODOR THRESHOLD: NE
pH as SUPPLIED: N/A
MELTING POINT: NE
FREEZING POINT: NE
INITIAL BOILING POINT: NE
BOILING RANGE: NE
FLASH POINT: NE
EVAPORATION RATE: NE
FLAMMABILITY (solid): NE
UPPER/LOWER FLAMMABILITY: NE
UPPER/LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: NE
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/A
RELATIVE DENSITY: NE
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Partially
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (n-octanol/water): NE
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: NE
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DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NE
VISCOSITY: N/A
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVI TY
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): NE
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): Oxidizing materials, acids, hydrogen peroxide, bases
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION/BY-PRODUCTS: Harmful organic fumes and toxic oxide fumes may form at elevated temperatures.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: NE
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION:
This product does not present a risk at ambient temperatures. The flux fumes evolved during soldering will irritate the nose, throat and lungs. Repeated or
prolonged exposure to flux fumes may cause an allergic affect which may lead to occupational asthma.
SKIN:
Contact with flux fumes and flux residues may cause irritation and sensitization.
EYES:
Flux fumes may cause irritation.
ACUTE TOXICITY: Not available
SKIN CORRISION/IRRITATION: Not available
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: Not available
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: NE
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: Not available
CARCINOGENICITY: Not available
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not available
STOT-SINGLE EXPOSURE: Not available
STOT-REPEATED EXPOSURE: NE
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NE
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY: Not available
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADIBILITY: NE
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: Not available
MOBILITY IN SOIL: NE
RESULT OF PBT and vPvB ASSESSMENT: Not applicable
OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: NE
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Scrap and waste should be recycled or stored in a dry, sealed container for later disposal. Disposal must be in accordance
with Federal, State/Provincial, and Local Regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements.
UN Number: Not available
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not available
Packaging Group:
Environmental Hazards: None
TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASSES:
US DOT Hazardous Material Classification: Non-Hazardous
Water Transportation: Non-Hazardous
IATA Hazardous Material Classification: Non-Hazardous
ADR Road Regulations Not regulated
IMDG Sea Regulations Not regulated
ADG Land Transportation Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
All ingredients used to manufacture this product are listed on the EPA TSCA Inventory. Finished product is not listed on the EPA TSCA Inventory.
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: Not regulated
STATE REGULATIONS: Not regulated
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: Not regulated
AUSTRALIAN REGULATIONS: Not regulated
16. OTHER INFORMATION
LEGEND:
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
Not applicable
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ADG Australian Dangerous Goods Code
ADR European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
BCF Bioconcentration factor
C.A.S. Chemical Abstract Service
CLP Classification, Labeling and Packaging
DOT Department of Transportation
EC Effective Concentration
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
GHS Global Harmonized System
HMIS Hazardous Material Identification System
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA International Air Transport Association
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
LC Lethal Concentration
LD Lethal Dose
NA Not available
NE Not established
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
NOEC No observed effective concentration
NOHSC National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Australia)
NTP National Toxicology Program
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
Octanol water partition coefficient
P
ow
SDS Safety Data Sheet
STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit
STOT Specific target organ toxicity
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act
TWA: Time Weighted Average
US DOT: United States Department of Transportation
PREPARATION INFORMATION:
This update supersedes all previously released documents.
DISCLAIMER:
The information and recommendations contained within this publication have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the best
information available to Chip Quik at the time of issue. No warranty, guarantee, or representation is made by Chip Quik nor does Chip Quik assume any
responsibility in connection there within; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures or other safety measures may not be required under
particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances. The data on this Safety Data Sheet relates only to this product and does not relate to use with any
other material or in any process. All chemical products should be used only by, or under the direction of, technically qualified personnel who are aware of
the hazards involved and necessity for reasonable care in handling. Hazard communication regulations require that employees must be trained on how to
use a Safety Data Sheet as a source for hazard information.