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Flux powder disposal

F1358

#34009

Flux powder disposal | 2 May, 2005

Does anyone know about methods for disposal of expired flux powder?

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#34010

Flux powder disposal | 2 May, 2005

Dispose according to the MSDS for the product. As a point of comparison, here is a MSDS for another flux: http://www.kester.com/MSDS/USA%20and%20Canada/English/Fluxes/MSDS%20135%20US%20(24Nov03).pdf

... which says: 13 Disposal considerations Product: Recommendation: Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Uncleaned packagings: Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

We collect our liquid flux in a barrel and periodically have it carted by a hazardous disposal firm.

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DenM

#34029

Flux powder disposal | 3 May, 2005

Call me and I will give you a company that will take your solder for disposal at no cost. Den, Manncorp 215-830-1200

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RDR

#34035

Flux powder disposal | 3 May, 2005

How about just posting who it is? If it is no cost then this would not be aproblem and everyone can benefit.

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#34036

Flux powder disposal | 3 May, 2005

DenM: What is the connection between the your contact that disposes of solder and F1358's [the original poster] need to dispose of expired flux powder?

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George

#34224

Flux powder disposal | 12 May, 2005

I give up, what the heck is flux powder?? Spent flux yes, flux powder? Please educate me. What am I missing here?

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#34234

Flux powder disposal | 13 May, 2005

George

We're not sure about the application of powder flux for original poster to this thread, but a common application of powder flux is in brazing. This powder flux can be either metal bearing or just flux.

As an aside: Soldering and brazing are joining processes where parts are joined without melting the base metals. * Soldering filler metals melt below 840*F. * Brazing filler metals melt above 840*F.

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