OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet

Hercules Chemical Material Safety Data Sheet #
Climate Smooth Soldering Paste
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Stability:
Stable
Conditions To Avoid:
Avoid contact with concentrated alkalis.
Incompatability
(Materials To Avoid):
Zinc chloride is incompatible with cyanides (may release toxic HCN gas) and sulfide salts
(may release toxic H2S gas)
Hazardous Decomposition:
Will not occur except at high temperatures.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will Not Occur
Inhalation
N/A
Skin
yes/primary
Ingestion
y
es/
p
rimar
y
Health Hazards:
Individuals with pre-existing diseases of lungs may have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive
exposures to Zinc chloride.
NTP
NO
IARC
NO
OSHA Regulated
NO
Signs And Symptoms of Exposure:
INGESTION: Severe damage to internal organs (esophagus & pylorus) will occur if swallowed in large quantities.
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged contact causes burns, skin irritation with discomfort with rash. EYE CONTACT: Will
cause eye irritation with discomfort, tearing or blurring of vision.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure:
Emergency And First Aid Procedures:
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, dilute by giving large quantities of water or milk. Call a
physician immediately. SKIN CONTACT: Wash affected skin area with soapy water. Remove contaminated
clothing. If burn or rash appears, consult a physician. EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water for 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Section 5 - Reactivity Data
Section 6 - Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry:
Carcinogenicity:
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