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                   135 ROSIN SOLDERING FLUX
National Stock Number                    3439000098808
CAGE Code                                75297
Part Number Indicator                    B
MSDS Number                              188661
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        KESTER SOLDER COMPANY
Street                                   515 E TOUHY
City                                     DES PLAINES
State                                    IL
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 60018-2675
Emergency Phone                          800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Information Phone                        847-297-1600

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               15OCT96
Date of Technical Review                 19MAY80
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BCVGR


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-F-14256
Specification Type/Grade/Class           TYPE R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F3-F2
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          AMBER STICKY LIQUID WITH ALCOHOL ODOR 
Boiling Point                            170F
Melting Point                            NA
Vapor Pressure                           40
Vapor Density                            1.8
Specific Gravity                         0.880
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         1.8
Solubility in Water                      59%
Percent Volatiles by Volume              66.0
Chemical pH                              NA
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              65
Flash Point Method                       TOC
Lower Explosion Limit                    2.0
Upper Explosion Limit                    12.0
Extinguishing Media                      CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS AND CONTROL VAPORS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           A MODERATE EXPLOSION HAZARD EXISTS WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NE
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AMTERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         LIBERATE ALIPHATIC ALDEHYDES, ACIDS, AND TERPENES
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT CAN RESULT IN A RASH. BREATHING VAPORS CAN RESULT IN HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NARCOSIS AND IRRITATION OF THE MUSCOUS MEMBRAMES. SMOKE DURING SOLDERING CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION AND DAMAGE
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NR
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NR
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NR
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHALATION: FUMES DURING SOLDERING MAY IRRITATE MUSCOUS MEMBRAMES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NARCOSIS AND NAUSEA SKIN: LOCAL IRRITATION EYE: IRRITATION INGESTION: BURNING SENSATION IN THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     CHEMICAL HYPERSENSITIVITY, ASTHMA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYE CONTACT: WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. DILUTE ETHANOL SOLN CAN BE USED TO REMOVE ROSIN. SKIN CONTACT: WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. WIPE UP IMMEDIATELY BY SOAKING UP INTO ABSORBENT MATERIAL, CLEAN UP WITH ALKALINE DETERGENT 
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS, USUALLY BY INCINERATION
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. STORE AT TEMPS BELOW 40F MAY RESULT IN PRECIPITATION OF SOME ROSIN. OPEN CONTAINERS CAUTIOUSLY TO ALLOW VENTING OF ANY INTERNAL PRESSURE
Other Precautions                        EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE. OBSERVE ALL LABEL PRECAUTIONS


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USUALLY NOT REQUIRED 
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST; REMOVE SMOKE FROM BREATHING AREA 
Protective Gloves                        PLASTIC OR RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               IMPERVOIUS APRON
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           TARGET ORGANS: SKIN,RESPIRATORY SYSTEM


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


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         4.3558
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         522


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          2-PROPANOL
CAS Number                               67630
Percent                                  59
OSHA PEL                                 400 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                500 PPM
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          ROSIN
CAS Number                               8050097
Percent                                  41
OSHA PEL                                 NE
ACGIH TLV                                NE