EGYFLUX Zn 44

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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME:
EGYFLUX Zn 44
SYNONYMS:
"EGYFLUX Zn 44", "Covering flux for Zinc alloys"".
PRODUCT USE:

Fluxes for covering molten Zinc and Zinc alloys.

SUPPLIER:
Company: Construction and Foundries Chemicals Industrial co.
Address: 6 B Hadapyt Al-Ahram, Giza, Egypt.
Telephone: +202 33912752, Fax: +202 33912752
Mobile: +201110001424
Website: www.cfcegypt.com
E-mail: info@cfcegypt.com

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

NON-HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code.

HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability 0 0 = Minimum

Toxicity 2 1 = Low
Body Contact 2 2 = Moderate

Reactivity 0 3 = High
Chronic 0 4 = Extreme
Poisons Schedule Not Applicable

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific target organ toxicity -
Classification [1]
single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation)
Label elements

Hazard pictogram(s)

SIGNAL WORD WARNING

Hazard statement(s)

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H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statement(s) Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Precautionary statement(s) Response
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
P305+P351+P338
Continue rinsing.

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Precautionary statement(s) Storage
P405 Store locked up.

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Precautionary statement(s) Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

NAME CAS No. %

alloyed flakes of
magnesium chloride 7786-30-3 50-70
Other metallic chlorides Not Available 30-60

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the
Eye Contact
eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.

If skin or hair contact occurs:

Skin Contact Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

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If dust is inhaled, remove from contaminated area.

Encourage patient to blow nose to ensure clear breathing passages.
Inhalation
Ask patient to rinse mouth with water but to not drink water.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Rinse mouth out with plenty of water. If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or
place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration. Observe the patient
Ingestion carefully. Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness;
i.e. becoming unconscious. Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much
as casualty can comfortably drink. Seek medical advice.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media
There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture
Fire Incompatibility No known incompatibility with normal range of industrial materials
Advice for firefighters
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves in the event of a fire.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Use firefighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
Fire Fighting
DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.

Non-combustible.
Fire/Explosion Not considered to be a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.
Hazard In a fire may decompose on heating and produce toxic / corrosive fumes.
Decomposes on heating and produces toxic fumes of: chlorides

HAZCHEM Not Applicable

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

MINOR SPILLS
• Clean up all spills immediately.
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.
• Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
• Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during storage and use).
• Do NOT use air hoses for cleaning
• Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labelled container.
MAJOR SPILLS
• • Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
• • Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
• • Control personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment and dust respirator.
• • Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or water courses.

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• • Avoid generating dust.

• • Sweep, shovel up. Recover product wherever possible.
• • Put residues in labelled plastic bags or other containers for disposal.
• • If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.

Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid generating and breathing dust.
Limit all unnecessary personal contact.
Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Safe handling When handling DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
Avoid physical damage to containers.
Use good occupational work practice.
Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS.

Keep dry.
Other Store under cover.
information Protect containers against physical damage.
Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Suitable Plastic container. Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
container Check that containers are clearly labelled.
Storage
Keep dry, i.e. Segregate from water
incompatibility

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE CONTROLS
The following materials had no OELs on our records
• magnesium chloride: CAS:7786- 30- 3
MATERIAL DATA
EGYFLUX Zn 44:None assigned. Refer to individual constituents.
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE:
It is the goal of the ACGIH (and other Agencies) to recommend TLVs (or their equivalent) for all substances for
which there is evidence of health effects at airborne concentrations encountered in the workplace.
At this time, no TLV has been established, even though this material may produce adverse health
effects (as evidenced in animal experiments or clinical experience). Airborne concentrations must be
maintained as low as is practically possible and occupational exposure must be kept to a minimum.
NOTE: The ACGIH occupational exposure standard for Particles Not Otherwise Specified (P.N.O.S) does NOT apply.
Sensory irritants are chemicals that produce temporary and undesirable side-effects on the eyes, nose or throat. Historically occupational exposure standards for

these irritants have been based on observation of workers' responses to various airborne concentrations. Present day

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expectations require that nearly every individual should be protected against even minor sensory irritation and exposure standards
are established using uncertainty factors or safety factors of 5 to 10 or more. On occasion animal no-observable-effect levels
(NOEL) are used to determine these limits where human results are unavailable. An additional approach, typically used by the TLV
committee (USA) in determining respiratory standards for this group of chemicals, has been to assign ceiling values (TLV C) to
rapidly acting irritants and to assign short-term exposure limits (TLV STELs) when the weight of evidence from irritation,
bioaccumulation and other endpoints combine to warrant such a limit. In contrast, the MAK Commission (Germany) uses a five-
category system based on intensive odor, local irritation, and elimination half-life. However, this system is being replaced to be
consistent with the European Union (EU) Scientific Committee for Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL); this is more closely allied
to that of the USA. OSHA (USA) concluded that exposure to sensory irritants can:
• cause inflammation
• cause increased susceptibility to other irritants and infectious agents
• lead to permanent injury or dysfunction
• permit greater absorption of hazardous substances and
• acclimate the worker to the irritant warning properties of these substances thus increasing the risk of overexposure.
PERSONAL PROTECTION

EYE
• Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
• Chemical goggles.
• Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document,
describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of
lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel
should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin
eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed at the first
signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed
hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59], [AS/NZS 1336 or national equivalent].

■ Wear chemical protective gloves. e.g. PVC gloves with barrier cream Wear safety footwear.
OTHER
• Overalls.
• Eyewash unit.
RESPIRATOR
•Particulate. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent)
Required Minimum Half- Face Respirator Full- Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator Protection Factor up to 10 xES P1 Air-
line* - - PAPR- P1 - up to 50 xES Air- line** P2 PAPR- P2 up to 100 xES - P3 - Air- line* - 100+ xES - Air- line** PAPR- P3
* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow A (All classes) = Organic vapors, B AUS or B1 = Acid gasses,
B2 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), B3 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), E = Sulfur dioxide(SO2), G =
Agricultural chemicals, K = Ammonia(NH3), Hg = Mercury, NO = Oxides of nitrogen, MB = Methyl bromide, AX =
Low boiling point organic compounds(below 65 deg. C). The local concentration of material, quantity and
conditions of use determine the type of personal protective equipment required. For further information consult
site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
■ Use in a well-ventilated area.
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-
designed engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of
worker interactions to provide this high level of protection. The basic types of engineering controls are:
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk. Enclosure and/or
isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation that
strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if
designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must match the particular process and chemical or contaminant in
use. Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure

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• Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or crystals; even when particulates
are relatively large, a certain proportion will be powered by mutual friction.
• Exhaust ventilation should be designed to prevent accumulation and recirculation of particulates in the workplace.
• If in spite of local exhaust an adverse concentration of the substance in air could occur, respiratory protection
should be considered. Such protection might consist of:
(a): particle dust respirators, if necessary, combined with an absorption cartridge;
(b): filter respirators with absorption cartridge or canister of the right type;
(c): fresh-air hoods or masks
• Build-up of electrostatic charge on the dust particle, may be prevented by bonding and grounding.
• Powder handling equipment such as dust

Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE
Odorless, white to off white POWDER. Material absorbs moisture from air.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Solid.
Mixes with water.
State Divided solid Molecular Weight Not applicable.
Melting Range (°C) > 300 Boiling Range (°C) Not applicable.
Solubility in water (g/L) Soluble Flash Point (°C) Non-Flammable
pH (1% solution) Not applicable. Decomposition Temp (°C) Not available.
pH (as supplied) Not applicable Auto ignition Temp (°C) Not available.
Vapor Pressure (kPa) Not available Upper Explosive Limit (%) Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water=1) 2 approx.(bulk) Lower Explosive Limit (%) Not applicable
Relative Vapor Density Not applicable. Volatile Component (%V) Nil @38 C.
(air=1)
Evaporation Rate Non-Volatile

Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity See section 7

Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials.

Chemical stability Product is considered stable.
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

Possibility of hazardous reactions See section 7

Conditions to avoid See section 7

Incompatible materials See section 7

Hazardous decomposition products See section 5

.

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

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Generated dust may be discomforting to the upper respiratory tract. Persons with impaired respiratory function,
airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive
Inhaled concentrations of particulate are inhaled. If prior damage to the circulatory or nervous systems has occurred or if
kidney damage has been sustained, proper screenings should be conducted on individuals who may be exposed to
further risk if handling and use of the material result in excessive exposures.

The material is moderately discomforting to the gastro-intestinal tract if swallowed and may be harmful if swallowed in large
quantity Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and diarrhea Magnesium salts are generally absorbed so
slowly that oral administration causes few toxic effects with purging being the most significant. If evacuation fails due to
bowel obstruction or atony, mucosal irritation and absorption may result. Side effects of magnesium salts include upset
stomach, dry mouth, dry nose and dry throat, drowsiness, nausea, heartburn and thickening of the mucous in the throat and
nose. Systemically the magnesium ion produces electrolyte imbalance, central nervous system depression, neurological
Ingestion and cardiac involvement, reflex abolition and death from respiratory paralysis. These effects are rare in the absence of
intestinal or renal disorders. Early signs and symptoms of magnesium intoxication include nausea, vomiting, malaise and
confusion. Deep tendon reflexes may be diminished. central nervous system depression may progress to coma and
paralysis of the release of acetylcholine at myoneuronal junctions. Central nervous system depression may be compounded
by depressed function of the respiratory musculature. Hypotension may also ensue as a result of peripheral vasodilation
and/ or decreased cardiac output secondary to conduction defects. Bradycardia is common, leading to eventual arrest in
diastole.

The material may be mildly discomforting to the skin and is capable of causing skin reactions which
Skin Contact may lead to dermatitis Solution of material in moisture on the skin, or perspiration, may increase irritant
effects, Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material

Generated dust may be discomforting to the eyes and is capable of causing a mild, temporary redness of the
Eye
conjunctiva (similar to wind-burn), temporary impairment of vision and/ or other transient eye damage/ ulceration

Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and inhalation of generated dusts.
No human exposure data available. For this reason, health effects described are based on
Chronic experience with chemically related materials. As with any chemical product, contact with
unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in
any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.

TOXICITY IRRITATION
EGYFLUX Zn
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TOXICITY IRRITATION

MAGNESIUM dermal (rat) LD50: >2000 mg/kg Not Available

CHLORIDE Oral (rat) LD50: 2800 mg/kg d

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Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material ceases. This may be due to
a non-allergenic condition known as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following
exposure to high levels of highly irritating compound. Key criteria for the diagnosis of RADS include the absence of
preceding respiratory disease, in a non-atopic individual, with abrupt onset of persistent asthma-like symptoms within
minutes to hours of a documented exposure to the irritant. A reversible airflow pattern, on spirometry, with the presence
MAGNESIUM
of moderate to severe bronchial hyperreactivity on methacholine challenge testing and the lack of minimal lymphocytic
CHLORIDE
inflammation, without eosinophilia, have also been included in the criteria for diagnosis of RADS. RADS (or asthma)
following an irritating inhalation is an infrequent disorder with rates related to the concentration of and duration of
exposure to the irritating substance. Industrial bronchitis, on the other hand, is a disorder that occurs as result of
exposure due to high concentrations of irritating substance (often particulate in nature) and is completely reversible
after exposure ceases. The disorder is characterized by dyspnea, cough and mucus production.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
TEST DURATION
ENDPOINT SPECIES VALUE SOURCE
(HR)
EGYFLUX Zn
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Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

ENDPOINT TEST DURATION (HR) SPECIES VALUE SOURCE

LC50 96 Fish 428.733mg/L 3

EC50 48 Crustacea 140mg/L 4

Magnesium
EC50 72 Algae or other aquatic plants >100mg/L 2
chloride
EC50 384 Crustacea 98.330mg/L 3

NOEC 72 Algae or other aquatic plants 100mg/L 2

Extracted from 1. IUCLID Toxicity Data 2. Europe ECHA Registered Substances – Ecotoxicological
Legend: Information - Aquatic Toxicity 3. EPIWIN Suite V3.12 (QSAR) - Aquatic Toxicity Data (Estimated) 4. US
EPA, Ecotox database - Aquatic Toxicity Data 5. ECETOC Aquatic Hazard Assessment Data 6. NITE
(Japan) Bioconcentration Data 7. METI (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 8. Vendor Data

Persistence and degradability

Ingredient Persistence: Water/Soil Persistence: Air
magnesium chloride HIGH HIGH
Bio accumulative potential
Ingredient Bioaccumulation

magnesium chloride LOW (Log KOW = 0.0494)

Mobility in soil
Ingredient Mobility
magnesium chloride LOW (KOC = 23.74)

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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Waste treatment methods

Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
Product / Packaging
Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
disposal
Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Small quantities may be discharged to sewer with a large excess of water.

Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Labels Required
Marine Pollutant NO

HAZCHEM Not Applicable

Land transport (ADG): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Air transport (ICAO-IATA / DGR): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Sea transport (IMDG-Code / GGV See): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC code: Not Applicable

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (7786-30-3) IS FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING REGULATORY LISTS
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)

National Inventory Status

Australia - AICS Y
Canada - DSL Y

Canada - NDSL N (magnesium chloride)

China - IECSC Y

Europe - EINEC / ELINCS / NLP Y

Japan - ENCS N (magnesium chloride)

Korea - KECI Y

New Zealand - NZIoC Y

Philippines - PICCS Y

USA - TSCA Y

Y = All ingredients are on the inventory

Legend: N = Not determined or one or more ingredients are not on the inventory and are not exempt from
listing (see specific ingredients in brackets)

Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

INGREDIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CAS NUMBERS

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Name CAS No

magnesium chloride 7786-30-3

■ The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine
whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures
Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be considered.

The above information contained herein relates to the specific material identified. The indications can not be transferred to
other products. While the product is being mixed or made from other materials, the indications in this safety data sheet
can not be transferred to the new agent. CFC believes that such information is accurate and reliable as of the date of this
material safety data sheet, but no representation, guarantee or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy,
reliability, or completeness of the information. CFC urges persons receiving this information to make their own
determination as to the information’s suitability and completeness for their particular application.

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This is the end of the MSDS

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