Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   ROSIN SOLDERING FLUX 1544
National Stock Number                    3439P1544
CAGE Code                                75297
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              180590
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        KESTER SOLDER COMPANY DIV OF LITTON SYSTEMS INC
Street                                   515 E TOUHY
City                                     DES PLAINES
State                                    IL
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 60018-2675
Emergency Phone                          312-297-1600
Information Phone                        708-297-1600

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               15OCT96
Date of Technical Review                 15MAR93
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BQCRS


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          AMBER, STICKY LIQUID WITH ALCOHOL ODOR 
Boiling Point                            170F
Melting Point                            NR
Vapor Pressure                           40
Vapor Density                            1.8
Specific Gravity                         .926
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         1.9 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water                      50
Percent Volatiles by Volume              57%
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    2.5
Upper Explosion Limit                    15.0
Extinguishing Media                      CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE WATER SPRAY TO CCOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINE4S AND CONTROL VAPORS 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           A MODERATE EXPLOSION HAZ EXISTS WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAMES 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZERS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CARBN MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDES AND ALIPHATIC ALDEYHDES
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       TARGET ORGANS:EYE,SKIN,MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.INHALE:MAY IRRITATE MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT CARCINOGENS 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHALE:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,NARCOSIS AND NAUSEA.SKIN:LOCAL IRRITATION.EYE:IRRIATION FROM CONTACT W/LIQUID AND SMOKE FROM SOLDERING.INGEST;BURNING SENSATION IN TEH DIGESTIVE TRACT 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     CHEMICAL HYPERSENSITIVITY,ASTHMA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.CONTINUED BREATHING OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ALCOHOL VAPORS CAN AFFECT THE LIVER AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYE:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER AND GET MED ATT.REMOVE ROSIN FROM AROUND EYE W/DILUTE ETHANOL SOLUTION.SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP/WATER.INHALE:REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. INGEST:INDUCE VOMITING AND GET PROMPT MED ATTENTION 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.ABSORBANTS,SUCHS AS VERMICULITE,CAN BE USED TO SOAK UP, OR FLUSH AWAY WITH PLENTY OF WATER.CLEAN UP RESIDUAL WITH ALKALINE DETERGENT 
Waste Disposal Method                    IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.STORAGE ATE TEMP <40F MAY RESULT IN PRECIPITATION OF SOME ROSIN.OPEN CONTIANERS CAUTIOUSLY TO ALLOW VENTING 
Other Precautions                        NONE


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   WHEN VENTILATION NOT SUFFICIENT,A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST: REMOVE SMOKE FROM BREATHING AREA. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED 
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               IMPERMEABLE APRON WHEN SPLASHING IS LIKELY TO OCCUR 
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             NONE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         3.8301
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         459


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          ETHANOL
CAS Number                               64175
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  25
OSHA PEL                                 1000PPM
ACGIH TLV                                1000PPM
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          2-BUTANOL
CAS Number                               78922
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  25
OSHA PEL                                 100PPM
ACGIH TLV                                150PPM
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          ROSIN
CAS Number                               8050097
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  50
OSHA PEL                                 NE
ACGIH TLV                                NE