MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1 : PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME :

Solar Flux Type B

SYNONYMS :

None

PRODUCT CODES :

FR192110

MANUFACTURER :

Golden Empire Corporation

ADDRESS :

P.O Box 2129, Morehead City, NC 28557 USA

EU REPRESENTATIVE :

Weldability | Sif

ADDRESS :

Peters House, The Orbital Centre, Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City,

Hertfordshire.  SG6 1ET.  UK.

CONTACT PHONE :

+44 (0) 1462 482200

CONTACT FAX :

+44 (0) 1462 482202

CHEMICAL NAME :

CHEMICAL FAMILY :

None

CHEMICAL FORMULA :

Trade secret per 29 CFR 191.1200(i)(1) & Appendix D

PRODUCT USE :

Welding applications.

PREPARED BY :

Technical Support Team, Weldability | Sif

SECTION 2 : COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

SYMBOL

SUBSTANCE

CAS NO.                                              

EC NO..                           

REACH SUBMISSION NO.

SiO2

Quartz

14808-60-7

238-878-4

GP445334-30

CaSiO3

Calcium Silicate

10101-39-0

233-250-6

GP445334-30

H3BO3

Boric Acid

10043-35-3

233-139-2

GP445334-30

CaF2

Calcium Fluoride

7789-75-5

232-188-7

GP445334-30

TiO2

Titanium Dioxide

13463-67-7

236-675-5

GP445334-30

LiF

Lithium Fluoride

7789-24-4

232-152-0

GP445334-30

MnO2

Manganese

7439-96-5

231-105-1

GP445334-30

NaF

Sodium Fluoride

7681-49-4

231-667-8

GP445334-30

NaCl

Sodium Chloride

7647-14-5

231-598-3

GP445334-30

KCl

Potassium Chloride

7447-40-7

231-211-8

GP445334-30

AlNa3F6

Trisodium Hexafluoroaluminate

15096-52-3

239-148-8

GP445334-30

SECTION 2 NOTES:  

SECTION 3 : HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

ROUTES OF ENTRY:

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

Repeated inhalation and prolonged over-exposure above TLV could result in delayed lung injury (silicosis) or cancer.

EYES:

Nuisance dust 

SKIN:

Contact: Nuisance dust  Absorption: None

INGESTION:

Nuisance dust 

INHALATION:

Solar Flux is primarily a nuisance dust. But see section II (above), Hazardous Ingredients, for data on Silica component.

ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS:

Free crystalline silica as a component of silicon dioxide, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.

CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS:

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:

CARCINOGENICITY

Known to State of California

OSHA:                           

-

ACGIH:                            

-

NTP:                            

-

IARC: 

-

OTHER: 

SECTION 4 : FIRST AID MEASURES

EYES:

Rinse with water. If irritation occurs and persists, see a doctor.

SKIN:

Wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs and persists, see a doctor.

INGESTION:

Drink plenty of water and induce vomiting. See a doctor.

INHALATION:

Keep area well-ventilated to prevent inhaling dust. No special first aid procedures required unless enormous quantities inhaled.

NOTES TO PHYSICIANS OR FIRST AID PROVIDERS

Not applicable

SECTION 5 : FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, UPPER: 

None

(% BY VOLUME)                LOWER: 

None

FLASH POINT:

None

   F: 

   C: 

METHOD USED:

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:

None

   F: 

   C: 

NFPA HAZARD  CLASSIFICATION

HEALTH:                               

FLAMMABILITY:                           

REACTIVITY:   

OTHER:

HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

HEALTH:                               

0

FLAMMABILITY:                           

0

REACTIVITY:   

0

PROTECTION:

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

Any

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

None - water may be used

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

None

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

SECTION 6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

Avoid runoff to sewers or waterways. Dike area of spill to prevent spreading and pump liquid
into salvage tank. Allow remaining liquid to solidify, then, shovel into containers. Waste:
avoid washing into watercourses. Use methods consistent with local regulations. Sweep up.
Take up mechanically. Collect in suitable containers. Dike to contain spill or absorb with inert
material (e.g. sand, earth...). Stop the leak if it can be done without risk

SECTION 7 : HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING AND STORAGE:

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

None

SECTION 8 : EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

VENTILATION :

Well-ventilated area. Local exhaust. Standard for welding.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

Standard for welding.

EYE PROTECTION:

Standard for welding.

SKIN PROTECTION:

Gloves standard for welding.

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT:

Standard for welding.

WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES:

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:

SECTION 9 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE:

Dark grey powder.

ODOR:

Odorless

PHYSICAL STATE:

pH AS SUPPLIED:  

Not applicable

pH (Other):

BOILING POINT:

760mm Hg

F:  

3060EF

C:  

MELTING POINT:

None

F:   

C:   

FREEZING POINT:

F:   

C:    

VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg):    

@

None

F:    

C:    

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1):

@

None

F:

C:

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1):

@

2.2

F:

C:

EVAPORATION RATE:

Zero

BASIS(=1):

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

4.2gm/ml

PERCENT SOLIDS BY WEIGHT:

PERCENT VOLATILE:

None

BY WT/    BY VOL @     

F:

C:

VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC):

WITH WATER:                    LBS/GAL

WITHOUT WATER:            LBS/GAL

MOLECULAR WEIGHT:   

VISCOSITY:

          @  

F:

C:

SECTION 10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABLE

UNSTABLE

STABILITY:

Yes

CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY):

Contact with acids..

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID):

None

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS:

None

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATION):

None

SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

RISK PHRASES:

R20 :  Harmful by inhalation

R22 :  Harmful if swallowed

R23 :  Toxic by inhalation

R25 :  Toxic if swallowed.

R32 :  Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

R36 :  Irritating to eyes.

R38 :  Irritating to skin.

R48 :  Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure

R60 :  May impair fertility.

R61 :  May cause harm to the unborn child.

SAFETY PHRASES:

S1/2:  Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.

S22 :  Do not breathe dust.

S36 :  Wear suitable protective clothing.

S37 :  Wear suitable gloves.

S45 :  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately

           (show the label where possible).

S53 :  Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

SYMBOL(S):

SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

RISK PHRASES:

R51 :  Toxic to aquatic organisms

R52 :  Harmful to aquatic organisms

R53 :  May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment

SAFETY PHRASES:

S61 :  Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions

SYMBOL(S):

SECTION 13 : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Not classified as toxic waste.

RCRA HAZARD CLASS:

SECTION 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ROAD TRANSPORTATION

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: 

HAZARD CLASS:                  

ID NUMBER:                         

PACKING GROUP:               

LABEL STATEMENT:

     WATER TRANSPORTATION

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: 

HAZARD CLASS:                  

ID NUMBER:                          

PACKING GROUP:               

LABEL STATEMENTS:

AIR TRANSPORTATION

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: 

HAZARD CLASS:                  

ID NUMBER:                         

PACKING GROUP:               

LABEL STATEMENTS:

 OTHER TRANSPORT CONSIDERATIONS:

Ensure product is shipped in sealed airtight container as supplied.

SECTION 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION

CLASSIFICATION

RISK PHRASES

SAFETY PHRASES

INDICATION(S) OF DANGER

Repr. Cat. 2

20/22, 23, 25, 32, 36/38, 48, 51-53

1/2, 22, 36, 37, 45, 53, 61

T, Xi, Xn, N

CHEMICAL INVENTORY:

Substances in this preparation are on the EINECS inventory

SECTION 16 : OTHER INFORMATION

OTHER  INFORMATION:     

PREPARATION INFORMATION: