Date of issue: 5/4/2016 Revision date: 4/27/2016 Supersedes: 10/30/2015 Version: 2.0 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Product form : Mixture Trade name : STAY-SILV POWDER BRAZING FLUX 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against 1.2.1. Relevant identified uses Use of the substance/mixture : Fluxing agent 1.2.2. Uses advised against 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Harris Euro S.L. Arq. Ricard Giralt s/n Nave F 6 17600 Figueres - España T +34 972 67 88 26 - F +34 972 50 51 43 ventas@harriseuro.com 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency number : +1 216 383 8962 24 hours 365 days SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal) Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation:dust,mist) Skin Irrit. 2 Eye Irrit. 2 Repr. 1B H302 H312 H332 H315 H319 H360 Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16 Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects May damage fertility or the unborn child. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. 2.2. Label elements Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Extra labelling to displayextra classification(s) to display Hazard pictograms (CLP) : Signal word (CLP) Hazardous ingredients Hazard statements (CLP) Precautionary statements (CLP) : Danger GHS07 GHS08 : potassium tetrafluoroborate; potassium fluoride; boric acid; potassium carbonate : H302+H312+H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child : P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing dust, fume P280 - Wear eye protection, protective gloves, face protection P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention 5/17/2016 EN (English) 1/8
P405 - Store locked up 2.3. Other hazards Other hazards not contributing to the classification PBT: not yet assessed vpvb: not yet assessed : Heat rays (infrared radiation) from flame or hot metal can injure eyes. Overexposure to brazing fumes and gases can be hazardous. Read and understand the manufacturer s instructions, s and the precautionary labels before using this product. SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1. Substance 3.2. Mixture Name Product identifier % Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] potassium tetrafluoroborate (CAS No) 14075-53-7 (EC no) 237-928-2 potassium fluoride (CAS No) 7789-23-3 (EC no) 232-151-5 (EC index no) 009-005-00-2 boric acid substance listed as REACH Candidate (CAS No) 10043-35-3 (EC no) 233-139-2 (EC index no) 005-007-00-2 potassium carbonate (CAS No) 584-08-7 (EC no) 209-529-3 40-70 Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 10-30 Acute Tox. 3 (Oral), H301 Acute Tox. 3 (Dermal), H311 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation:dust,mist), H331 1-15 Repr. 1B, H360FD 5-15 Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 STOT SE 3, H335 Specific concentration limits: Name Product identifier Specific concentration limits boric acid (CAS No) 10043-35-3 (EC no) 233-139-2 (EC index no) 005-007-00-2 Full text of H-statements: see section 16 (C >= 5.5) Repr. 1B, H360FD SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures general First-aid measures after inhalation First-aid measures after skin contact First-aid measures after eye contact First-aid measures after ingestion : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped. Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell. : Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Do not rub eyes. Obtain emergency medical attention. : Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. If swallowed, drink plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms/injuries : May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : Harmful if inhaled. Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Causes skin irritation. Harmful in contact with skin. Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation. Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Dry powder. Foam. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Fire hazard : Not combustible. Infrared radiation from flame or hot metal can ignite combustibles and flammable products. 5/17/2016 EN (English) 2/8
Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire 5.3. Advice for firefighters Protection during firefighting : Toxic fumes may be released. : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel Emergency procedures 6.1.2. For emergency responders Protective equipment : Ventilate spillage area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. For further information refer to section 8: "Exposure controls/personal protection". 6.2. Environmental precautions Avoid release to the environment. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up : Mechanically recover the product. Minimize generation of dust. Other information : Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site. 6.4. Reference to other sections For further information refer to section 13. SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Precautions for safe handling Hygiene measures : Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. Avoid breathing fume. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear personal protective equipment. : Separate working clothes from town clothes. Launder separately. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage conditions : Store locked up. Keep only in original container in a well-ventilated, dry and cool place. Incompatible products : Strong acids. Oxidation agents. Reducing agents. Strong alkalis. 7.3. Specific end use(s) SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters 8.2. Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls Personal protective equipment Hand protection Eye protection Skin and body protection Respiratory protection : Ensure good ventilation of the work station. : Avoid all unnecessary exposure. : Protective gloves. Thermal hazard protection. Standard EN 374 - Protective gloves against chemicals : Safety glasses. Standard EN 166 - Personal eye-protection : Wear suitable protective clothing : In case of insufficient ventilation or if the occupational exposure limit is exceeded, wear suitable respiratory equipment Environmental exposure controls Other information : Avoid release to the environment. : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 5/17/2016 EN (English) 3/8
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state Appearance Colour Odour Odour threshold ph Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) Melting point Freezing point Boiling point Flash point Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Flammability (solid, gas) Vapour Pressure 20 C Vapour density Relative density Solubility Log Pow Viscosity, kinematic Viscosity, dynamic Explosive properties Oxidising properties Explosive limits 9.2. Other information SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity : Solid : Powder. : White. : Odourless. : Not flammable : In water, material is partially soluble. : Not explosive. : No oxidising. The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. 10.2. Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use. Reacts with: Strong acids. Oxidation agents. Reducing agents. Strong bases. 10.4. Conditions to avoid Heat sources. 10.5. Incompatible materials No information available. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity : Oral: Harmful if swallowed. Dermal: Harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation:dust,mist: Harmful if inhaled. ATE CLP (oral) ATE CLP (dermal) ATE CLP (dust,mist) potassium tetrafluoroborate (14075-53-7) LD50 oral rat potassium fluoride (7789-23-3) LD50 oral rat 816.94 mg/kg bodyweight 1000.33 mg/kg bodyweight 1.670 mg/l/4h 5854 mg/kg bodyweight 245 mg/kg bodyweight 5/17/2016 EN (English) 4/8
boric acid (10043-35-3) LD50 oral rat LD50 oral LC50 inhalation rat (Dust/Mist - mg/l/4h) Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/irritation Respiratory or skin sensitisation Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Aspiration hazard 2660 mg/kg bodyweight 3450 mg/kg bodyweight mouse 2 mg/l/4h : Causes skin irritation. ph : Causes serious eye irritation. ph : May damage fertility or the unborn child. SECTION 12: Ecological information 12.1. Toxicity Ecology - general potassium tetrafluoroborate (14075-53-7) LC50 fishes : The product is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms nor to cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. 760 mg/l 12.2. Persistence and degradability 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential 12.4. Mobility in soil 12.5. Results of PBT and vpvb assessment STAY-SILV POWDER BRAZING FLUX PBT: not yet assessed vpvb: not yet assessed Component boric acid (10043-35-3) This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII This substance/mixture does not meet the vpvb criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII 12.6. Other adverse effects SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Waste treatment methods Waste treatment methods : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector s sorting instructions. Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment. SECTION 14: Transport information In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN 14.1. UN number UN UN-No. (IMDG) UN-No. (IATA) UN-No. (ADN) UN-No. (RID) 14.2. UN proper shipping name Proper Shipping Name (ADR) 5/17/2016 EN (English) 5/8
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) Proper Shipping Name (IATA) Proper Shipping Name (ADN) Proper Shipping Name (RID) 14.3. Transport hazard class(es) ADR Transport hazard class(es) (ADR) IMDG Transport hazard class(es) (IMDG) IATA Transport hazard class(es) (IATA) ADN Transport hazard class(es) (ADN) RID Transport hazard class(es) (RID) 14.4. Packing group Packing group (ADR) Packing group (IMDG) Packing group (IATA) Packing group (ADN) Packing group (RID) 14.5. Environmental hazards Dangerous for the environment Marine pollutant Other information : No : No : No supplementary information available 14.6. Special precautions for user - Overland transport - Transport by sea - Air transport - Inland waterway transport - Rail transport 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code SECTION 15: Regulatory information 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture 15.1.1. EU-Regulations The following restrictions are applicable according to Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006: 5/17/2016 EN (English) 6/8
30. Substances which appear in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 classified as Toxic to Reproduction category 1A or 1B (Table 3.1) or Toxic to Reproduction category 1 or 2 (Table 3.2) and listed as follows: Reproductive toxicant category 1A adverse effects on sexual function and fertility or on development (Table 3.1) or Reproductive toxicant category 1 with R60 (May impair fertility) or R61 (May cause harm to the unborn child) (Table 3.2) listed in Appendix 5 Reproductive toxicant category 1B adverse effects on sexual function and fertility or on development (Table 3.1) or Reproductive toxicant category 2 with R60 (May impair fertility) or R61 (May cause harm to the unborn child) (Table 3.2) listed in Appendix 6 boric acid Contains a substance on the REACH candidate list in concentration 0.1% or with a lower specific limit: boric acid (EC 233-139-2, CAS 10043-35- 3) Contains no REACH Annex XIV substances 15.1.2. National regulations 15.2. Chemical safety assessment No chemical safety assessment has been carried out SECTION 16: Other information Abbreviations and acronyms: ADN European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways ADR European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods IATA International Air Transport Association vpvb Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative RID Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail PBT Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic Data sources : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. Full text of H- and EUH-statements: Acute Tox. 3 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation:dust,mist) Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 3 Acute Tox. 3 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation:dust,mist) Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 4 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 Repr. 1B Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Repr. 1B Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 STOT SE 3 Specific target organ toxicity Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation H301 Toxic if swallowed H302 Harmful if swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H312 Harmful in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H331 Toxic if inhaled H332 Harmful if inhaled H335 May cause respiratory irritation H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child Classification and procedure used to derive the classification for mixtures according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 [CLP]: Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) H302 Método de cálculo Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal) H312 Método de cálculo Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation:dust,mist) H332 Método de cálculo 5/17/2016 EN (English) 7/8
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Método de cálculo Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Método de cálculo Repr. 1B H360 Método de cálculo SDS EU (REACH Annex II) This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product 5/17/2016 EN (English) 8/8