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Brand Information
Product Name: RectorSeal C Flux
Form: paste
Product Category: Home Maintenance » Plumbing » solder flux
Home Maintenance » Solder » flux, plumbing
Customer Service: 800-231-3345
Date Entered: 2001-05-28
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: RectorSeal Corp, The
Address: 2601 Spenwick Drive
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip Code: 77055
Telephone Number: 713-263-8001
Fax Number: 713-263-7577
Toll Free Number: 800-231-3345
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Warnings: Can cause chemical burns -Harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
Contains Ethanolamine, Hydrogen Chloride, Zinc Chloride, Zinc Oxide, Ammonium Chloride, Tin and Antimony. PRECAUTIONS: Can cause burns to eyes, skin, digestive or respiratory system. Avoid direct contact, breathing of fumes, and ingestion. Wear adequate protective clothing and equipment. Use only with good ventilation. Wash thoroughly after use.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
SUMMARY OF ACUTE HAZARDS: Irritation to respiratory system from fumes evolved during soldering. Eye contact may cause intense irritation and injury.

INHALATION: Irritation to respiratory system from fumes evolved during soldering.
EYE CONTACT: Contact may cause intense irritation and injury.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation.
INGESTION: Chemical burns to digestive system and mucosal surface. May be fatal.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Individuals with pre-existing or chronic diseases of the eyes, skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, liver, or kidneys may have increased susceptibility to excessive exposure.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Short term effects to liver and kidneys can occur. Chemical irritation from continued skin contact can occur. Continuous industrial use in small unventilated areas may result in sufficient inhalation of solder and flux fumes to cause lung damage and irritation of respiratory tract.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
The ingredients in this product are not identified as carcinogens by NTP, IARC and OSHA.
First Aid: From MSDS
INHALATION: If overcome by exposure, remove victim to fresh air immediately. Give oxygen or artificial respiration as needed. Obtain emergency medical attention. Prompt action is essential.
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush with large amounts of water; use soap if available. Remove contaminated clothing.
INGESTION: If swallowed, call a physician immediately. Only induce vomiting at the instruction of a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Health Rating: N
Flammability Rating: N
Reactivity Rating: N
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 1998-12-15
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Keep container closed and upright when not in use. Store flux at ambient conditions, keep under extremely dry and controlled conditions. Wash thoroughly after handling to remove all residue.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin or clothing. Empty containers may contain residues and vapors; treat as if full and observe all products precautions. Do not breathe soldering fumes. Do not reuse empty containers. Keep out of reach of children.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose of material in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Zinc oxide001314-13-2<10
Tin007440-31-5
Antimony007440-36-0<1
Zinc chloride007646-85-7<20
Ammonium chloride012125-02-9<1
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