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HSL Effectiveness of a Solder Fume Tip Extraction System: Effects of Tube Diameter, Air Flow Rate and Air Flow Velocity

This research paper investigates the effects of tube diameter, extraction flow rate and air flow velocity on the effectiveness of a solder fume tip extraction system. HSL/2005/19

HSE INDG 249 Controlling health risks from rosin based solder fumes

This is a HSE publication titled Controlling health risks from rosin (colophony) based solder fluxes.  Serious health problems may arise from inhalation of fume from rosin.  This publication is aimed at managers of businesses using these fluxes; suppliers of fluxes; …

HSE INDG248 Solder fume and you

This is a HSE publication which tells you about the possible health hazards from exposure to solder fume when using flux materials containing rosin (also known as colophony). Download a copy here:- INDG248 Solder Fume and You