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Head Office
: Cookson Electronics
Forsyth Road
Sheerwater
Woking
Surrey
England
GU21 5RZ
Tel: +44(0)1483 758400
Fax: +44(0)1483 728837
Manufacturer
Material uses
: soldering
Hazards identification
The preparation is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.
Classification
Effects and symptoms
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin contact
Toxicity data
: Not classified.
May be harmful by inhalation after often repeated exposure.
: May be harmful if swallowed.
: Slightly hazardous by the following route of exposure: of skin contact (irritant).
:
: lead: Warning. Contains lead.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms:- blood formation impairment, central nervous system
depression
May cause harm to the unborn child.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce reproductive system
damage.
rosin: CAUTION: Certain sensitive individuals may develop eczema and/or occupational
asthma on exposure to this material.
Sensitised persons may subsequently show asthmatic symptoms when exposed to
atmospheric concentrations well below the OEL.
: Contains rosin. May produce an allergic reaction. Safety data sheet available for
professional user on request.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
Composition/information on ingredients
Substance/preparation
: Preparation
Ingredient name
Europe
tin
lead
rosin
copper
Date of issue
: 09/06/2007.
CAS
number
EC number
Classification
7440-31-5
7439-92-1
8050-09-7
7440-50-8
40 - 60
30 - 40
1-5
1-5
231-141-8
231-100-4
232-475-7
231-159-6
Not classified.
Not classified.
R43
Not classified.
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Composition/information on ingredients
4.
First-aid measures
First-aid measures
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin contact
: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. Obtain medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse.
Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Eye 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.
Protection of first-aiders
Notes to physician
: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
: No specific treatment. Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist
immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
5.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable
Not suitable
Special exposure hazards
Hazardous combustion
products
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
6.
Personal precautions
: 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).
Environmental precautions
: 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).
Large spill
: 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.
Small spill
: 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.
Date of issue
: 09/06/2007.
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7.
Handling
: 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. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not reuse
container.
Storage
Packaging materials
Recommended
8.
lead
copper
Sweden
lead
copper
Denmark
lead
copper
Norway
lead
copper
France
lead
rosin
copper
Netherlands
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: 09/06/2007.
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8.
lead
copper
Germany
lead
copper
Finland
tin
lead
copper
lead
rosin
copper
Austria
tin
lead
copper
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: 09/06/2007.
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8.
Switzerland
lead
copper
Belgium
tin
lead
copper
Spain
tin
lead
copper
Turkey
lead
Czech Republic
lead
copper
Ireland
lead
copper
Italy
lead
Estonia
Date of issue
: 09/06/2007.
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8.
lead
copper
Lithuania
lead
copper
Slovakia
lead
copper
Hungary
lead
copper
Poland
tin
lead
copper
Slovenia
lead
copper
Latvia
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: 09/06/2007.
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8.
lead
rosin
copper
Greece
tin
lead
copper
Portugal
tin
lead
copper
Recommended monitoring
procedures
Exposure controls
Occupational exposure
controls
Hygiene measures
: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are close to the workstation location.
Respiratory protection
Hand protection
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: 09/06/2007.
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8.
Eye protection
: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,
gases or dusts.
Recommended: safety glasses with side-shields EN 166 1F
Skin protection
: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task
being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before
handling this product.
Recommended: overall
Environmental exposure
controls
9.
General information
Appearance
Physical state
: Solid.
Colour
: Silvery.
Important health, safety and environmental information
Melting point
: 183 to 190C (361.4 to 374F)
Solubility
: Insoluble in the following materials: cold water and hot water.
: The product is stable. Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous
polymerisation will not occur.
: No specific data.
: No specific data.
: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products
should not be produced.
:
:
:
:
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Target organs
: Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, liver,
gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye,
lens or cornea.
Product name
United Kingdom (UK)
lead
List name
UK Occupational
lead
Exposure Limits EH40 WEL
Netherlands
lead
Germany
lead
Date of issue
Name on list
Germany TRGS905
: 09/06/2007.
Classification
Notes
Carc. Carc
lood Metallisch
Repro. fertility
category 3
Blei Metall,
bioverfgbar
RF3
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France Occupational
Exposure Limits
plomb Mtallique
Test
Mortality
Mortality
Mortality
copper
Intoxication
Intoxication
Intoxication
Mortality
Mortality
Mortality
Biodegradability
Other adverse effects
Result
Acute LC50 542
mg/L
Acute LC50 471
mg/L
Acute LC50 1.17
mg/L
Acute EC50
0.055 mg/L
Acute EC50
0.036 mg/L
Acute EC50
0.0318 mg/L
Acute LC50
0.0278 mg/L
Acute LC50
0.0103 mg/L
Acute LC50
0.0094 mg/L
Species
Fish
Exposure
96 hours
Fish
96 hours
Fish
96 hours
Daphnia
48 hours
Daphnia
48 hours
Daphnia
48 hours
Fish
96 hours
Fish
96 hours
Fish
96 hours
Date of issue
: 09/06/2007.
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UN number
PG* Label
Additional
information
ADR/RID Class
Not
regulated.
IMDG Class
Not
regulated.
IATA Class
Not
regulated.
Other EU regulations
Additional warning phrases : Contains rosin. May produce an allergic reaction. Safety data sheet available for
professional user on request.
France
Professional disease or
diseases
: lead
rosin
Germany
Hazard class for water
Technical instruction on
air quality control
Italy
Emission control directive
RG 1
65, 66
History
Date of printing
Date of issue
Date of previous issue
Version
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09/06/2007.
09/06/2007.
No previous validation.
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Simon Hosken
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
References
The Health and Safety At Work Act 1974, section 6.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) Regulations 2002 and its amendments.
Preparation contains soley TSCA and EINECS listed substances.
This safety data sheet has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Chemicals (Hazard Information
and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 which implement EC Directives 1999/45/EC and 2001/58/EC and their
amendments.
Notice to reader
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: 09/06/2007.
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: 09/06/2007.
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