Datasheet

Soder-Wick(R) Lead-Free Desoldering Braid
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Move exposed person to fresh
air. Keep person warm and at rest. If material has been swallowed and the exposed
person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person
feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do
so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit
does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are
severe. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious,
place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open
airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Skin contact
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10
minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear
gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. In the event
of any complaints or symptoms, avoid further exposure. Wash clothing before reuse.
Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Notes to physician
No specific treatment. Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist
immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
Ingestion
Eye contact
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See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
Protection of first-aiders
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No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It may
be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash
contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves.
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
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Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. This material is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Fire water contaminated with
this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway,
sewer or drain.
Hazardous thermal
decomposition products
Special exposure hazards
Decomposition products may include the following materials:
metal oxide/oxides
No specific fire or explosion hazard.
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Extinguishing media
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None known.
Suitable
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Not suitable
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Environmental precautions
Personal precautions
Move containers from spill area. Approach the release from upwind. Prevent entry into
sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up material
and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste
disposal contractor. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section
13 for waste disposal.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Provide adequate ventilation.
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate
personal protective equipment (see section 8).
Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material. May be harmful to
the environment if released in large quantities.
Large spill
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Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a
designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal
contractor.
Small spill
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Methods for cleaning up
Handling
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage
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Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Eating, drinking and
smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and
processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.
Persons with a history of skin sensitization problems should not be employed in any
process in which this product is used. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not
ingest. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data
sheet. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a
compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain
product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.
Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from
direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials
(see section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until
ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept
upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate
containment to avoid environmental contamination.
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Date of issue/Date of
revision
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8/28/2009.
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