Electron Electronics Data Sheet

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Omega Rosin Free Cored Solder Wire

Warton Metals Limited

Grove Mill, Commerce Street. Haslingden. Lancashire. BB4 5JT. ENGLAND.

+44 (0)1706 218888

Warton’s product coding system precisely defines the features of a particular type of solder wire.

Lead (dusts, heated vapours, fumes).

R33 - Danger of cumulative effects.

R61 - May cause harm to unborn child.

Tin

Please use table below to determine the elements present in the alloy.

CAS No: Classification Symbol Risk phrases Safety Phrases % Present

7439-92-1 T 33-61 See alloy table below

- - - - See alloy table below

Main Hazards:

Health Effects: Inhalation:

Health Effects: Ingestion

Health Effects: Skin

Thermal burns from contact with molten product. Danger of cumulative effects. See hazardous decomposition products.

Solder alloys containing lead give off negligible lead fume at normal soldering temperatures and at temperatures up to 500ºC. Lead is harmful if absorbed into the body and can cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. Exposure to dust of processing fumes may have the following effects:- gastrointestinal irritation. Vomiting, systematic effects similar to those resulting from ingestion. Because of slow elimination from the body repeated exposure may result in accumulation.

Contains lead which is a cumulative poison. Long term effects may include: anaemia, fatigue, abdominal pain, anorexia, constipation or diarrhoea, reduction in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. Hot material will cause thermal burns.

Molten metal may cause severe damage to skin tissue.

Inhalation:

Skin Contact:

Eye Contact:

In case of exposure to processing fumes: Remove from exposure. Keep warm and at rest. Obtain medical attention urgently.

Wash hands with soap and water after handling solder wire. If any skin irritation develops seek medical attention. In case of contact with molten metal immediately flood affected area with cold water. Obtain medical attention.

Flux fumes may irritate the eyes. The flux may spit during soldering. Flush immediately with plenty of water. for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. In cases where spitting flux has entered the eye seek medical attention.

Suitable extinguishing media:

Do not use:

Exposure hazards:

Not combustible. Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved.

Water jet

High temperatures above 500ºC may produce heavy metal dust, fumes and/or vapours. The medium will give rise to irritating fumes in a fire.

Personal precautions:

Environmental precautions:

Refer to Section 8, Personal Protection. Wear appropriate protective clothing.

Refer to Section 13, Disposal. Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses.

Handling:

The fumes produced during use should be extracted away from the breathing zone of the operators. Ensure that the general area is well ventilated. Wash the hands with soap and warm water after handling soldering products, particularly before eating and drinking or smoking. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing metal fumes from heated material.

Respiratory protection:

Eye Protection:

Body Protection:

Hand protection:

Biological Standards:

References:

Not generally required unless there is inadequate extraction during use. Dust respirator if conditions are dusty. Respiratory protection if there is risk of breathing mists or vapours from heated material.

Operators should wear safety glasses or goggles to protect the eyes from spitting flux.

Normal work wear

Leather, thick textile or other thermal gloves. If handling hot material.

Employees should be under medical surveillance if the risk assessment made under the Control of lead at Work regulations indicate they are likely to be exposed to significant concentration of lead, or if an employment medical adviser or appointed doctor certifies that an employee should be under medical surveillance.

A woman employed on work which exposes her to lead should notify her employer as soon as possible if she becomes pregnant. The employment medical advisor/appointed doctor should be informed of the pregnancy. Under the Management of Health & Safety at Work (Amendment) Regulations 1994, employers should assess the risks at work to the health of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breast feeding.

EH40 Occupational Exposure Limits (published annually).

Appearance / colour:

Odour:

Boiling point ºC:

Flash point ºC:

Explosive / oxidising:

Viscosity:

Vapour pressure:

Evaporation rate:

Grey wire

-

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/D

N/A

N/A

pH/Concentration:

Melting RangeºC:

Auto ignition temperature ºC:

Explosive limits (% vol):

Solubility/miscibility:

Volatile content (V.O.C):

Vapour density (air = 1):

Conductivity

N/D

See table below

N/A

N/A

Insoluble in water

N/D

N/A

N/D

Conditions to avoid:

If solder is exposed to temperature over 500ºC lead dust, fume and /or vapours may be produced.

Solder will react with concentrated acid to release poisonous fumes of nitric oxide. This will in turn oxidise to nitrogen dioxide, a red gas with a pungent odour. If personnel are extensively exposed to these gases then immediate medical attention should be sought, as symptoms can be delayed for a considerable time period and can be fatal.

Inhalation:

Eye contact: Flux fume

Skin contact:

Ingestion:

Acute toxicity:

Chronic Toxicity:

Main route of exposure for flux fumes. Providing soldering temperature is below 500ºC the amount of lead in the fume should be negligible.

The flux fumes may irritate the eyes.

Not normally regarded as an industrial hazard, but lead can be transferred from the skin onto food, cigarettes etc., if a high standard of personal hygiene is not exercised.

Not applicable

Lead can cause weakness, vomiting, loss of appetite, convulsions and stupor.

Lead can cause weakness, insomnia, hypertension, headaches and pains in the joints. Chronic exposure to lead may result in damage to the blood - forming, nervous, urinary and reproductive systems. Lead is classified as a 2B carcinogen by the IARC (1987). Evidence for carcinogenity is adequate in animals but inadequate in humans.

(Possible environmental effects and behaviour /ODP/aquatic toxicity):

Bio-accumulation

Ecotoxicity:

Lead is not degradable and will persist in the environment. Lead is insoluble in water and is not attacked by most inorganic acids and bases. For this reason lead in small quantities is often disposed of in landfill sites, however this is not recommended. (See section 13. Disposal Considerations).

Limited information indicates a potential to bioaccumulate.

The product is rated as non hazardous to aquatic species.

Waste solder wire should be put in metals tins (supplied free of charge) and returned to Warton for disposal. Disposal should be in accordance with the relevant local and national legislation. In the UK this is the Control Of Pollution Act 1974, the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and regulations made under them. See also Sections 7 & 8 for handling precautions and personal protection where applicable.

Flux cored solder wire is considered to be an article and is not subject to the classification (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply)Regulations 1994, because it is not hazardous as supplied. However this product may be hazardous in use and the information in this datasheet reflects the hazards associated with the solder reflow operations.

S37 Wear suitable gloves

Recommended uses and restrictions:

Use only as directed.

Revised Date / Initials:

Replacing:

August 1999/ VHM

All previous health and safety datasheets

N/A = Not applicable or available at time of printing.

N/D = Not determined or not determinable.