Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KEMTEX RESIN PASTE NO.731**************OBSOLETE***********

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Soldering resin paste.

SYNONYMS

"Kemtex Resin Paste", "Resin Paste No.731", "Soldering Paste", "Soldering Resin",
"Soldering Resin Paste", "Kemtex No.731 Soldering Paste", "Kemtex No.731 Flux"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Irritating to eyes.
May cause SENSITIZATION by skin contact.
May cause harm to the unborn child.
HARMFUL - May cause lung damage if swallowed.
Flammable.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Inhalation of vapor is more likely at higher than normal temperatures.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Skin contact with the material is more likely to cause a sensitization reaction in some persons compared to the general population.  Ample evidence exists, from results in experimentation, that developmental disorders are directly caused by human exposure to the material.  

  The primary routes of exposure are usually by skin contact/absorption  and inhalation of fumes from soldering operations.  Over exposure to rosin fumes may cause irritation and may cause health  effects due to pyrolysis product; unlikely if used under proper handling  procedures.  WARNING: Dimethylformamide presents an exposure hazard to pregnant women.  Females of child bearing potential should avoid air borne exposure above the  TLV and avoid skin contact.  NTP Carcinogenesis studies; Laboratory assigned Jan. 1988.   [RTECS]  WARNING: Limited animal studies have indicated that aniline hydrochloride  may be a potential carcinogen and therefore extreme care should be exercised  in handling this product.             [IARC]  Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by  skilled personnel.