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Document ID (ISN)104297
CIS number 05-574
Year 2005
Convention or series no. INRS ED 122
Author(s) Guimon M., Mercier A.
Title Soft soldering
Original title Le brasage tendre [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 2005. 4p. Illus. 10 ref. Price: EUR 1.50. Downloadable version free of charge.
Internet access http://www.inrs.fr/INRS-PUB/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_search_view_view/4F4DD37C0400823AC1256FF7002EC64B/$FILE/ed122.pdf [in French]
Abstract Soft soldering is widely practised in numerous industrial sectors and can give rise to several hazards. Following an overview of various soldering tools and processes, this information sheet lists the main hazards associated with soft soldering and describes the human health effects of substances that may be released during the process.
Descriptors (primary) France; harmful substances; plant safety and health organization; hazard evaluation; risk factors; soldering and brazing
Descriptors (secondary) irritants; lead; lead poisoning; safety guides; soldering flux; burns; electric shock; toxic substances
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Risk evaluation
Welding and cutting