HANDY AND HARTMAN -- HANDY FLUX  -- 3439-00-350-1427
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HANDY FLUX
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-350-1427
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HANDY AND HARTMAN
Address:850 THIRD AVE
City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10022-6222
Country:US
Info Phone Num:212-752-3400
Emergency Phone Num:212-752-3400
CAGE:JO825
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HANDY & HARMAN
Address:850 THIRD AVENUE
Box:City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10022
Country:US
Phone:212-752-3400
CAGE:73977
Company Name:HANDY AND HARTMAN
Address:850 THIRD AVE
City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10022-6222
Country:US
Phone:212-752-3400
CAGE:JO825

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM FLUORIDE BORATE HYDROXIDE
CAS:12228-71-6
Fraction by Wt: <70%
Other REC Limits:2.5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: <1.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM FLUORIDE
CAS:7789-23-3
RTECS #:TT0700000
Fraction by Wt: <20%
Other REC Limits:2.5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT IS 245 MG/KG (FOR FLUORIDES)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE & IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN,
    AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. INGESTION:POISONOUS, CORROSIVE TO GI TRACT.
    INHALATION OF FUMES-TOXIC, WILL CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC:DERMATITIS , RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS, PAIN, INFLAMMATION, IRRITATION,
    COUGHING, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING, ULCERATION, DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY AND SKIN DISEASES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES; GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH SKIN WITH
    SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
    INHALATION-REMO VE TO FRESH AIR AND GIVE CPR IF BREATHING HAS
    STOPPED. GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. INGESTION-GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ASSISTANCE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. USE DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS METAL FUMES, CARBON
    MONOXIDE & DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN FLUORIDE OR/& FLUORINE, AMMONIA-LIKE
    FUMES, AND ZINC CHLORIDE FUMES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
    WASH RESIDUE WITH WATER. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES DURING CLEAN UP.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTED AREA AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING.TOXIC FUMES
    OF METALS ARE ALSO EVOLVED DURING BRAZING/SOLDERING IN ADDITION TO
    THE TOXIC FUMES GENERATED BY FLUXES. AVOID BREATHING FUMES,WEAR
    RESPIRATOR AND FA CE SHIELD DURING BRAZING/SOLDERING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN HIGH
    VAPOR AREAS. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH SHIELD WHILE BRAZING
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTRECTIVE CLOTHING, WELDERS GLOVES,
    GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD DURING BRAZING. FOR NORMAL HANDLING WEAR
    RUBBER GLOVE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DISCARD
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WHILE WELDING, FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS AS LISTED IN THE WELDING  HANDBOOK OF
    AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1050F,566C
Spec Gravity:1.67
pH:8-8.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PASTE

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, HYDROGEN
    FLUORIDE, FLUORINE GAS, COMPLEX FLUORIDE FUMES AND BORON OXIDE
    FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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