SDS

SDS: Aluminum Rod – Self Fluxing USF
October 1, 2014
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Avoid exposure to dust, do not ingest and avoid contact with eyes. Some individuals can develop an allergic reaction to
certain materials. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after using this product.
STORAGE: Keep material sealed and dry before use and do not remove product identification label or warning label. After using, keep
remaining product sealed and dry and do not remove product identification label or warning label.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and precautionary label on this product.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Proper ventilation must be maintained.
VENTILATION: Use enough ventilation, local exhaust at the work area, or both, to keep the fumes and gases below the TLV's in
the workers breathing zone and the general area. Train the welder to keep their head out of the fumes. Monitor fume levels and do
not exceed permissible exposure limits or values. Keep exposure as low as possible.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use NIOSH approved breathing apparatus or air supplied respirator when soldering in a
confined space or where local exhaust or ventilation does not keep exposure below the TLV's.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear approved safety glasses or welding goggles appropriate to the procedure.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear head, hand, and body protection which help to prevent injury from sparks and flames. See
ANSI Z49.1. At a minimum, this includes gloves and protective safety goggles or glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Full protective equipment normally used in soldering / brazing operation so as to prevent
any contact. Review operations to avoid contact with hazardous gas, liquid, or solid. See also:
29CFR 1910.132 - 29 CFR 1910.140 Personal Protective Equipment
29 CFR 1910.251 - 29 CFR 1910.257 Welding, Cutting and Brazing
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Professionally wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Food and drink should not be
consumed or tobacco products used, nor cosmetics applied in area where metal exposures are possible.
WASTE: Dispose of any grinding dust and waste residues in accordance with EPA or local regulations. Plastic containers and
cardboard packaging can be recycled. Solder can be recycled. Vacuuming is recommended for accumulated metal dust from saw
and grind operations.
STORAGE: Keep material sealed and dry before use. Keep remaining product sealed and dry.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Use industrial hygiene monitoring equipment to ensure that exposure does not exceed applicable
national exposure limits.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - soldering may create one or more of the following health hazards:
FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY are the respiratory system. Other possible routes are eyes and/or skin contact.
PREEXISTING respiratory or allergic conditions may be aggravated in some individuals (i.e. asthma, emphysema).
Soldering fumes cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are dependent upon the metal being soldered,
the process, procedure, and the rod used. Other conditions which also influence the composition and quantity of the fumes and
gases to which workers may be exposed include: coatings on the metal being soldered (such as paint, plating, or galvanizing), the
volume of the work area, the quality and the amount of ventilation, position of the worker's head with respect to the fume plume, as
well as the presence of contaminants in the atmosphere (such as chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors from cleaning and degreasing
activities).