MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SODER-WICK FINE-BRAID NO CLEAN DESOLDERING BRAID 1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING COMMERCIAL PRODUCT NAME: CODE NO. SODER-WICK FINE-BRAID 60 Series NO CLEAN DESOLDERING BRAID ALL PART NUMBERS MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER: SODER-WICK FINE-BRAID 8125 Cobb Center Drive Kennesaw, Georgia 30152 USA Phone Number: 1-770-424-4888 Fax Number: 1-770-423-0748 EMERGENCY: 1-703-527-3887 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CAS No. CLASSIFICATION R PHRASES CONCENTRATION Copper 7440-50-8 90.0-98.0 Rosin 8050-09-7 Xn R42/43 2.0-10.0 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Main Hazards Prolonged contact may result in allergic reaction in some individuals. Health Effects - Eyes No effect under normal conditions of use. Health Effects - Skin Not expected to be a skin irritant. Contact with product can cause mild skin irritation. Health Effects - Ingestion Swallowing may have the following effects: allergic reaction Health Effects - Inhalation 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES First Aid - Eyes No effect expected under normal conditions of use. First Aid - Skin Usually not required. If skin irritation occurs, wash skin with soap and water. Apply a reconditioning skin cream. First Aid - Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention urgently. First Aid - Inhalation 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Remove from exposure. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: - Special Hazardous of Product This product may give rise to hazardous fumes in a fire. Usually not required. Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists. Use foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting: Wear self- contained breathing apparatus. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SODER-WICK FINE-BRAID NO CLEAN DESOLDERING BRAID 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Environmental Precautions: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NO. 0079E Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses. PAGE 1 OF 4 Spillages: 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Pick up spilled braid. If soiled or dirty, store in a closed container for delivery to a metals recycling center. Do not dispose by placing in trash. Use only with adequate ventilation. Storage: Storage temperature should be controlled to between 1 and 40°C. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS /PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Control Measures Exposure to this material may be controlled in a number of ways. The measures appropriate for a particular worksite depend on how the material is used and on the potential for exposure. Use of the basic principles of Industrial Hygiene will enable this material to be used safely. Respiratory Protection Respiratory protection not normally required. Hand Protection Usually not required for normal conditions of use. Eye Protection Chemical goggles if there is a risk of eye contact. Body Protection 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State: Normal work wear. Colour: Copper Odour: Sharp metallic Flashpoint (PMCC) (°C): Exceeds 260. Explosion limits (%) Not determined. Solubility in water (kg/m3): Insoluble Density (kg/m3) 2.60 (measured as kg/litre) Auto-flammability (°C): Not determined Rosin coated braided copper wire MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SODER-WICK FINE-BRAID NO CLEAN DESOLDERING BRAID 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to Avoid: Contamination with incompatible conditions. Materials to avoid: Powdered alkali and alkaline earth metals or strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Combustion will generate:silicone dioxide 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NO. 0079E Low order of acute toxicity. No product-specific data available. PAGE 2 OF 4 Persistence/Degradability 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS No product-specific data available. Product Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. Container Disposal: Containers may be recycled via appropriate routes. Do not incinerate closed containers. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION UN Number: ADR/RID - Class IMDG - Class IATA - Class Not classified Not classified Not classified Not classified 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Labeling Information R Phrases: None. S Phrases: None. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SODER-WICK FINE-BRAID NO CLEAN DESOLDERING BRAID 16. OTHER INFORMATION: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DATA (percent by weight) CFC 0.0% VOC 0.0% HCFC 0.0% HFC 0.0% CL. SOLV. 0.0% ODP 0.0 PRODUCT INFORMATION: 1-770-424-4888 Product Use: MSDS first issued: MSDS data revised: For industrial use only. 5/31/96 8/06/97 EC Legislation EC Directive 91/155/EEC defining the laying down and detailed arrangements for the system of specific information relating to dangerous preparations. EC Directive 88/379/EEC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations. To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, all materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. In particular, improper use of our products and their inappropriate combination with other products and substances may produce harmful results which cannot be anticipated. Final determination of the suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that may exist. 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