M.G. Chemicals

Registered Quality System ISO 9001 QMI Certificate #00 4008 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Material Safety Data Sheet

Head Office:	9347 - 193 Street, Surrey, B.C., V4N 4E7			Technical Information:	1-800-201-8822 or info@mgchemicals.com
Revision Date:	08-Aug-97	Prepared by:	Howard Clark	Emergency:	Phone Canutech (613) 996-6666 Collect 24 hrs

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Section 1: Product Identification

Product Code: 423 - 475	Name: Superwick Desoldering Braid
Use: Desoldering

Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients:

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percentage by weight	ACGIH TWA	Osha Pel	Osha Stel
7440-50-8	pure copper metal	99.9	0.1mg/m3	n/e	n/e
8050-09-7	modified rosin	0.1	n/e	n/e	n/e

Section 3: Hazards Identification

	Eyes:		Metal fragments may cause eye irritation.
	Skin:		Rosin may cause allergic reactions.
	Inhalation:		Harmful if inhaled.
	Ingestion:		Wire strands could cause digestive tract bleeding. May be moderately irritating to stomache lining.
	Chronic:		No known effects.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

	Eyes:		Remove contact lenses. Flush with water or saline for 15 minutes.
	Skin:		Wash skin with soap and water for 15 minutes.
	Inhalation:		Immediately remove from exposure to fresh air. Get medical aid if symptoms persist.
	Ingestion:		Induce vomiting. Get medical aid.

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Autoignition Temperature	n/a	Flash Point	n/a	LEL / UEL	n/a
Extinguishing Media:	Use powder dolomite, sodium chloride, or graphite. Do not use water.
General Information:	non-flammable

NFPA Ratings:	Health	1	Flammability	0	Reactivity	0
HMIS Ratings:	Health	1	Flammability	0	Reactivity	0			WHMIS Codes	CP

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Spill Procedure:

n/a

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Handling:	Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not expose container to heat or flame.
Storage:	Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from incompatible substances.

Section 8: Exposure Controls

Routes of entry:	Eyes, ingestion, inhalation, and skin.
Ventilation:	Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits.
Personal Protection:	Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Use a NIOSH approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State:

solid

Odor:

none

Solubility:

n/a

Evaporation Rate:

n/e

Boiling Point:

1083C

Specific Gravity:

63.5

Vapor Pressure:

n/e

Vapor Density:

n/e

Ph:

n/a

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

	Stability:		Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
	Conditions to avoid:		Temperatures over 80C (180F), and incompatable materials
	Incompatibilities:		C2H2, NH4NO3, bromates, chlorates, iodates, C12, ClF2, ethylene oxide, F2, H2O2, hydrazine monoitrate, hydrazoic acid, H2S, K2O2, NaN3, and Na2O2
	Polymerization:		Will not occur.
	Decomposition:		n/e

Section 11: Toxicological Information

	Sensitization: (effects of repeated exposure)		No
	Carcinogenicity: (risk of cancer)		No
	Teratogenicity: (risk of malformation in an unborn fetus)		No
	Reproductive Toxicity: (risk of sterility)		No
	Mutangenicity: (risk of heritable genetic effects)		No

Lethal Exposure Concentrations:

Ingestion (LD50):

n/e

Inhalation (LC50):

n/e

Skin (LD50):

n/e

Section 12: Ecological Information

General Information:

Avoid runoff into storms and sewers which lead into waterways. Water runoff can cause environmental damage.

Environmental Impact Data: (percentage by weight)
CFC:	0	HFC:	0	Cl.Solv.	0	VOC:	0	HCFC:	0	ODP:	0

Section 13: Disposal Information

General Information:

Dispose of in accordance with all local, provincial, state, and federal regulations. Water runoff can cause environmental damage.

Section 14: Transportation Information
Ground:

Non-regulated

Air within continental USA:

Federal Express:

Non-regulated

UPS:

Non-regulated

All other air:

Non-regulated

Sea - All Sizes

Non-regulated

Section 15: Regulatory Information
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, USA, 40 CFR 372.4)

None of the chemicals in this product have a reportable quantity.

EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Right to Know Act, USA, 40 CFR 372.45

This product does not contain any chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 Title III of the SARA of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372.

TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, USA)

All substances are TSCA listed.

CAA (Clean Air Act, USA)

	This product does not contain any class 1 ozone depletors.
	This product does not contain any class 2 ozone depletors.
	This product does not contain any chemicals listed as hazardous air pollutants.

California Proposition 65 (Chemicals know to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, May 1, 1997 revision, USA)

This product does not contain any chemicals listed.

Health Canada

Labeling and containers used in this product are listed in compliance with Consumer Chemicals and Container regulations.

Environment Canada

	Chemicals in this product are listed on the Domestic Substances List in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
	This product does not contain any ozone depleting substances.

Industry and Science Canada

Labeling, product identity, net quantity declaration, minimum printing type size heights, and packaging of this product is in compliance with the Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act and Regulations. This product is not slack filled in accordance to chapter 4 prohibitions.

Section 16: Other Information

Definitions:	n/a = not applicable, n/e = not established
Disclaimer:	This material safety data sheet is provided as an information resource only. M.G. Chemicals believes the information contained herein is accurate and compiled from reliable sources. It is the responsibility of the user to verify its validity. The buyer assumes all responsibility of using and handling the product in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.