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                   1544-HT HIGH TEMPERATURE ROSIN FLUX
National Stock Number                    3439004001972
CAGE Code                                75297
Part Number Indicator                    B
MSDS Number                              108659
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               12DEC86
Date of Technical Review                 15MAR93
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BQCRS


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-F-14256
Specification Type/Grade/Class           TYPE RMA
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F8
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          THICK, DARK AMBER LIQUID WITH MILD ODOR 
Boiling Point                            350F,177C
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           2.3
Vapor Density                            3.5
Specific Gravity                         1.065
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         0.07 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water                      50
Percent Volatiles by Volume              49.5
Chemical pH                              N/R
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              183
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    1.5
Upper Explosion Limit                    9.7
Extinguishing Media                      CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZERS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         MAY EMIT HYDROGEN CHLORIDE FUMES (<0.5% OF FLUX) 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT APPLICABLE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED


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       LIQUID IS IRRITATING TO SKIN AND EYES, CAUSING CORNEAL OPACITY 
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                 VAPORS RELEASED DURING SOLDERING CAN CAUSE HEADACHE, NAUSEA OR RESPIRATORY IRRITATION 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES CONTACT: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN CONTACT: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING AND CALL A PHYSICIAN 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. SOAK UP WITH AN ABSORBENT. WASH RESIDUE AWAY WITH ALKALINE DETERGENT 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/A
Waste Disposal Method                    ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS. USUALLY BY INCINERATION 
Handling and Storage Precautions         ID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING SMOKE DURING SOLDERING. NO
Other Precautions                        NONE


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NONE
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST: REMOVE SMOKE FROM BREATHING AREA. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED 
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               NONE
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NONE
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
Specific Hazard and Precaution           LIQUID IS IRRITATING TO SKIN AND EYES, CAUSING CORNEAL OPACITY. AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING SMOKE DURING SOLDERING. IN CASE OF SPILL: ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. SOAK UP WITH AN ABSORBENT. WASH RESIDUE AWAY WITH ALKALINE DETERGENT. FIRST AID: EYES CONTACT: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN CONTACT: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING AND CALL A PHYSICIAN 


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       4
Unit of Measure                          OZF


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          MODIFIED ROSIN
CAS Number                               UNKNOWN
NIOSH Number                             1000025RS
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  50
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE RECOMMENDED