Conforms to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II SAFETY DATA SHEET NC Paste Flux 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Identification of the substance or preparation Product name : NC Paste Flux Product type : Paste flux. Product description : Not available. Use of the substance/preparation Sector of Use Chemical Product Process Category Article Category Environmental Category Release Category None identified. Company/undertaking identification Manufacturer : AIM 9100 Henri Bourassa East Montreal, QC H1E 2S4 (514) 494-2000 INFOTRAC North America: (800) 535-5053 International: (352) 323-3500 E-mail / Contact AIM : safetydata aimsolder.com 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Europe The product is classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments. Classification : R43 Human health hazards : May cause sensitization by skin contact. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance/preparation : Preparation Ingredient name CAS % Number Classification number Europe Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether 112-73-2 13 - 30 204-001-9 - Rosin 8050-09-7 13 - 30 232-475-7 Xn organic amine 102-60-3 13 - 30 203-041-4 - Hydrogenated rosin 65997-06-0 8 - 13 266-041-3 Xi See section 16 for the full text of the R-phrases declared above There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section. 1 Substance classified with a health or environmental hazard 2 Substance with a workplace exposure limit 3 PBT-substance 4 vPvB-substance Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8. Date of issue/Date of revision : 12/1/2009. 1/8NC Paste Flux 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First aid measures Inhalation : Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. 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. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours. Ingestion : 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 : 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. 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 : 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. Notes to physician : In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Suitable : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Not suitable : None known. Special exposure hazards : No specific fire or explosion hazard. 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. Hazardous thermal : Decomposition products may include the following materials: decomposition products carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides metal oxide/oxides Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure equipment for fire-fighters mode. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 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 spilled 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 spilled 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). Date of issue/Date of revision : 12/1/2009. 2/8