Hazards & Health Effects of Solder Fumes

Hazards & Health Effects of Solder Fumes

What are solder fumes?

Solder fumes are metal vapors expelled into the air as a result of the heat + pressure of soldering. So why does this happen?Soldering itself is the process of melting metal alloys in order to form a bond. As a result, the solder flux turns into a gas and releases these fumes into the air.

Why are Solder Fumes Health Hazard?

Solder fumes contain heavy metals which are toxic to humans. As a result, the consensus is that solder fumes represent a serious occupational health hazard, and workers should be protected from these effects through proper ventilation, solder fume extractor, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Soldering Fumes Health Effects The health effects of soldering fumes highly depend on which metals are used in the soldering process. All heavy metals can be toxic if ingested, however not all heavy metals are as toxic and the dose required to be toxic can vary. It’s wise to treat all fumes as toxic and prevent the inhalation of any soldering fumes.

Protect Yourself & Your Workers?

Proper ventilation throughout the shop is an absolute must. Not to mention, fume capture devices must be used. At IP Systems USA, we provide a variety of mobile and fixed fume capture devices that are excellent for solder fumes.

In Summary

• Soldering fumes are an occupational health hazard caused by metal vapors.

• Proper ventilation throughout the shop is key.

• Fume extractors should always be used at soldering workstations.

• PPE will prevent contact with heavy metals that causes toxicity.

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