Kester Lead Free Solder #48

Pocket Pak Rosin Activated Core #48 Kester

.031" diameter

96.5% Tin, 3% Silver, .5% Copper

Size .43 oz

Melting temperature 420-428 degrees F.

Please note: This product is defined as lead free under the RoHS and WEEE definition listed below. The product may still contain traces of lead which is a chemical known by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Federal/State and Provincial laws prohibit the use of lead solder joints in any private or public potable (drinking) water system. After handling wash hands with soap and water before eating or drinking.

Lead Free Solder Defined:
On July 1, 2006 the European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) came into effect prohibiting the intentional addition of lead to most consumer electronics produced in the EU. California recently adopted a RoHS law and China has a version as well. Manufacturers in the U.S. may receive tax benefits by reducing the use of lead-based solder.

Lead-free solders in commercial use may contain tin, copper, silver, bismuth, indium, zinc, antimony, and traces of other metals, including lead itself.

The maximum permitted concentrations are 0.1% or 1000 ppm by weight of homogeneous material.