Solder Wick 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: ChemTools Solder Wick Product Type: Cupronickel braid for solder removal Part Number: WKNC Available Sizes: 5 Feet & 25 Feet Available Colours: White, Yellow, Green, Blue, Brown Company Address: ChemTools Pty. Ltd., PO Box 463, Emu Plains, NSW 2750 Ph: 02 4735 3126 EMERGENCY PHONE: Australia: Poisons Information Centre 13 1126 International: Infotrac (708) 918 1900 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Hazardous components CAS % TWA(NOHSC) STEL 3 Copper 7440-50-8 45 0.2mg/m (fume) - 3 Nickel 7440-02-0 54 1mg/m - 3 Modified Rosin 8050-097 1 0.1mg/m (rosin core solder pyrolysis products (as formaldehyde)) 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Relevant routes of exposure: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Potential Health Effects Inhalation: Fumes and/or dusts produced by this product may be hazardous in case of inhalation. Skin contact: This product may be hazardous in the case of skin contact (irritant, sensitiser). Eye contact: This product maybe hazardous in the case of eye contact (irritant). Ingestion: This product may be hazardous in case of ingestion. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If symptoms develop and persist, get medical attention. Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Eye contact: Flush with copious amounts of water, preferably, lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids open all the time. Get medical attention. Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Keep individual calm. Obtain medical attention. Wire strands could cause internal digestive tract bleeding. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Flash point: Non-flammable Autoignition temperature: Not available Flammable/Explosive limits-lower %: Not available Flammable/Explosive limits-upper %: Not available Extinguishing media: Small fire: Use dry chemical powder. Large fire: Use water spray, fog or foam. Special fire fighting procedures: None Unusual fire or explosion hazards: None Hazardous combustion products: Oxides of carbon. Irritating organic vapours. Some metallic oxides 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains or open waters. Clean-up methods: Store in a partly filled, closed container until disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid breathing vapour and mist. Wash thoroughly after handling. Ensure sufficient ventilation of the area. Storage: Keep in a cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed until ready for use. Incompatible products: Refer to Section 10. info chemtools.com.au www.chemtools.com.au Solder Wick 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering controls: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area, forced ventilation may still be required if concentrations exceed occupational exposure limits. Respiratory protection: Use NIOSH approved respirator if there is potential to exceed exposure limit(s). Skin protection: Use impermeable gloves and protective clothing as necessary to prevent skin contact. Neoprene gloves. butyl rubber gloves. Natural rubber gloves. Eye/face protection: Safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields. See Section 2 for exposure limits. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state: Solid (metallic braid with fine crystalline resin layer) Colour: Metallic, Brown Odour: None pH: Not applicable Melting point/range: 1100C Boiling point/range: 2562C Vapour density: Not available Evaporation rate: Not available Solubility in water: Negligible 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable. Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur. Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of carbon. Irritating and toxic organic vapours. Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers. Strong acids. Conditions to avoid: SeeHandling and Storag (Section 7) andIncompatibilit (Section 10). 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Skin Exposure: - Symptoms: Possible allergic rash reaction. See Section 4, this document - Immediate Effects - Delayed effects - Chronic Effects - Special Health effects Eye Contact: - Symptoms: Possible danger of metal fragments. See Section 4, this document - Immediate Effects - Delayed effects - Chronic Effects - Special Health effects Inhalation: - Symptoms: - Immediate Effects If the product is exposed to temperatures in excess of 82 C, local ventilation must be used. - Delayed effects - Chronic Effects - Special Health effects Ingestion: - Symptoms: - Immediate Effects - Delayed effects May be moderately irritating to stomach lining. Induce vomiting if instructed by medical personnel. - Chronic Effects - Special Health effects 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility: Not applicable. Persistance and Biodegradability: Not applicable. Bioaccumulative Potential: Not applicable. Other Adverse Effects: Not applicable. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Recommended method of disposal: Dispose of according to Federal, State and local governmental regulations. info chemtools.com.au www.chemtools.com.au