Distributed by: Votaw Tool Company: Catalog #3252 & #3253

PRODUCT NAME:
Johnson's Soldering Fluid, 01-00

Section I:

Johnson Manufacturing Company                Emergency Telephone (563)-289-5123
114 Lost Grove Road                          CHEMTREC after hours 1-(800)-424-9300
Princeton IA  52768 			             Revised  1/1/2003

Section II: Hazardous Ingredients/Identity information

  Hazardous Component   CAS #     OSHA TWA   ACGIH TWA     Other limits     


  + Zinc Chloride  7646-85-7        1mg/M3     1mg/M3           NE         39 %
    Ammonium Chloride 12125-02-9    10mg/M3    10mg/M3          NE         
	As Zinc Ammonium Chloride

Only those ingredients listed in this section have been determined to be hazardous as defined in 29CFR 1910.1200.
An ingredient marked with an asterisk(*) is also listed in 29CFR 1910.1200(D) #4 as a known or suspected cancer hazard.

+ denotes a chemical regulated as toxic by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as outlined in 40CFR Part 372 (section 313)

Section III: Physical/Chemical Characteristics

Boiling Point:  230  F                  Specific Gravity: 1.403
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NE              Melting Point: NE             
Vapor Density: NE                       Evaporation Rate                    
Solubility in water: 100                (butyl acetate=1): < 1
Appearance and odor:  clear to yellow liquid, wintergreen odor

Section IV: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point: nonflammable               Flammable limits  lel: NA  uel: NA
Extinguishing media:     all
Special fire fighting procedures: Use self contained breathing apparatus
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: May release hydrochloric acid, zinc chloride, 
	zinc oxide.         

Section V: Reactivity Data

Stability :  STABLE      Conditions to avoid : none
Incompatibility(materials to avoid): oxidizers, strong acids & bases, sulfides.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts (incomplete combustion): Hydrochloric acid, 
	zinc oxide, ammonia, zinc chloride
Hazardous Polymerization: WILL NOT OCCUR   Conditions to avoid: none 

Section VI: Health Hazard Data:

Routes of entry: Inhalation?  yes  Skin? no    Ingestion?  yes


Health Hazards (acute and chronic) Contact with material or fumes may cause skin, 
eye and respiratory tract irritation or burns. Severe inhalation can cause 
pulmonary edema, which may not manifest for several hours after exposure. 
Ingestion may result in irritation or burning of the digestive tract. Gross 
inhalation or ingestion can result in death. LD50 (ZnCl2)(rat)=350 mg/kg. 
May be mutagenic in lab animals. May cause sensitization. Chronic exposures 
can result in permanent liver, kidney and respiratory system effects. Studies 
show that health risks vary by individual. Minimize exposure as a precaution.


Carcinogenicity: not determined  NPT? no IARC Monographs? no 


Signs and symptoms of exposure: Inhalation-Nose & throat irritation, headache, 
dizziness, difficulty breathing, coughing. Ingestion-nausea, vomiting, cramps. 
Skin-redness, burning, rash, dryness. Eye-redness, burning, tearing, blurred vision.


Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: Skin, kidney and respiratory conditions.


Emergency first aid procedures:
   Skin: Flush with water immediately - Seek medical attention if necessary
   Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes - Seek medical attention
   Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting, drink large amounts of water - seek medical 
		attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
   Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.  Support respiration if required - Seek medical
		 attention.

Section VII: Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled: Flush into a chemical 
    sewer or soak up with a suitable absorbant.
Waste Disposal Method: dispose of in accordance with all local state and federal 
	regulations
Other Precautions: Avoid skin and eye contact, inhalation and ingestion of fumes 
	and material. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 
	Keep away from children. Do not reuse container.

Section VIII: Control Measures

Respiratory Protection (type): Acid type respirator for fumes and mist.
Ventilation: Local Exhaust preferred    Special:NE
             Mechanical    OK           Other:NE
Protective Gloves: plastic or rubber    Eye Protection: Goggles or face shield
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: as required to avoid contact.
Work/Hygenic Practices: Wash after use. Follow good industrial hygienic practices.

Section IX: Additional Information

DOT Classification: Non-Hazardous
NFPA Classification (NFPA 325M,8th edition)(Health, Flammability, Reactivity): 2-0-0

This product contains components known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm

The information and recommendations contained within this publication have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the best information available to JOHNSON MANUFACTURING at the time of issue. No warranty, guarantee, or representation is made by JOHNSON MANUFACTURING nor does JOHNSON MANUFACTURING assume any responsibility in connection therewithin; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures or other safety measures may not be required under particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances.