Passive flux

[Billy Bob Bob]

Can anyone tell me, is residue from passive flux such as "la-co" corrosive after the soldering process is complete?

Thanks.

yes its worst than passive smoking your arms/legs/fingers/lungs/head/todger/nose etc might rot away and fall off

 

[neily01]

They tell me that laco is only active when heat is being applied that was why it use to be the preferred choice

 

[kozak1968]

If You that worried ( I'm not) use Yorkshire flux

 

[kay-jay]

yes its worst than passive smoking your arms/legs/fingers/lungs/head/todger/nose etc might rot away and fall off

Hmm is it worse than say powerflux? I thought la-co was non-toxic and therefore not as bad for you in terms of fumes and irritation etc.

 

[badabing04]

La-co turns your hands green as well!

 

[AWheating]

Hmm is it worse than say powerflux? I thought la-co was non-toxic and therefore not as bad for you in terms of fumes and irritation etc.

powerflux is not recommended for gas pipework, laco is. what the difference is i cant say for sure. powerflux is acid based from memory.

 

[kay-jay]

yes it is acid based, and i dont like the smell of it either.

from the fernox website

Powerflow Flux has been successfully used in gas systems for many years. However there are people who
prefer not to use a self-cleaning flux in a gas pipe system. If this is a concern, then Fry Fluxite Paste flux is
recommended.

 

[kay-jay]

from la-co hazard sheet
Potential Health Effects ACUTE (short term): see Section 8 for exposure controls
Relevant Route(s) of Exposure: Skin contact, Inhalation.
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors is not expected with normal use. Over exposure to high vapor
concentrations may cause nasal and respiratory irritation, sore throat, coughing and difficulty
breathing. High concentrations may also cause dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting or in
extreme cases, unconsciousness or asphyxiation.
Ingestion: Not an expected route of occupational exposure. Low oral toxicity. Swallowing large
quantities may cause abdominal and chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or dizziness.
Aspiration into the lungs may occur during swallowing or from vomiting, resulting in lung injury.
Skin: This product has been tested and found to be non-irritating to skin.
Eye: This product has been tested and found to be non-irritating to eyes. Solids may cause
temporary irritation as a foreign object in the eye.

 

[kay-jay]

from the powerflux hazard sheet

Section 07 Health Hazard Data
Eye: Irritant. May cause corneal injury.
Skin Contact: Irritant.
Skin Absorption: No evidence of adverse effects.
Ingestion: May irritate or burn digestive tract.
Inhalation: Fumes will irritate nasal lining.
Systemic & Other Effects: N/A

 

[kay-jay]

think i will stick with the non-toxic, non irritant,non blinding and non acid la-co:44: