Safety Data Sheet
Specialty 835
Date: 05/26/2015 Version: 1
1. Identification
1.1. Product identifier
Product Identity Specialty 835
Alternate Names Specialty 835
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Intended use Etchant.
Application Method See Technical Data Sheet.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company Name U.S. Specialty Color Corporation
5624 Cannon Drive
Monroe, NC 28110
Emergency
24 hour Emergency Telephone No. 1-800-424-9300
Customer Service: U.S. Specialty Color Corporation 704-292-1476
2. Hazard(s) identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Corr. 1A;H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye Damage 1;H318 Causes serious eye damage.
2.2. Label elements
Using the Toxicity Data listed in section 11 and 12 the product is labeled as follows.
Danger
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
[Prevention]:
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P261 Avoid breathing dust / fume / gas / mist / vapors / spray.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P280 Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
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[Response]:
P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove / Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water / shower.
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses
if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
P333+313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice / attention.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice / attention.
[Storage]:
No GHS storage statements.
[Disposal]:
P501 Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local / national regulations.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
This product contains the following substances that present a hazard within the meaning of the relevant
State and Federal Hazardous Substances regulations.
Ingredient/Chemical Designations Weight % GHS Classification Notes
Sodium hydroxide 50 - 80 Skin Corr. 1A;H314 [1]
CAS Number: 0001310-73-2 Eye Damage 1;H318
Surfactants 25 - 50 Not Classified [1]
CAS Number: Proprietary
In accordance with paragraph (i) of ยง1910.1200, the specific chemical identity and/or exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been
withheld as a trade secret.
[1] Substance classified with a health or environmental hazard.
[2] Substance with a workplace exposure limit.
[3] PBT-substance or vPvB-substance.
*The full texts of the phrases are shown in Section 16.
4. First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
General In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, give
artificial respiration. If unconscious place in the recovery position and obtain immediate
medical attention. Give nothing by mouth.
Eyes Immediately flush the eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, alternately
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. After 5 minutes, if appropriate, remove contact lenses
and continue flushing the eyes for an additional 15 minutes. Call a physician at once.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use a
recognized skin cleanser.
Ingestion If conscious, give victim two glasses of water to dilute ingested material. Get immediate
medical attention.
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4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Overview Emergency overview
Harmful if inhaled.
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation and may cause burns, loss of vision.
Harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation Corrosive, destructive to tissues of mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion Corrosive, swallowing can cause severe burns of mouth, throat, stomach, leading to death.
Skin Corrosive, can cause severe irritation to the skin.
Eye Corrosive, can cause blurred vision, redness, tissue burns and severe irritation.
5. Fire-fighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
As appropriate for surrounding fire. Not considered to be a fire hazard.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous composition products: Burning may produce sodium oxides.
5.3. Advice for fire-fighters
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece
operated in positive pressure mode.
ERG Guide No. ----
6. Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8).
6.2. Environmental precautions
Do not allow spills to enter drains or waterways.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Wear prescribed protective equipment. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated container
immediately. Prevent run off to drains, sewers or other public waterways.
Waste material may be disposed of by a licensed waste facility contractor.
7. Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Eating, drinking, and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this
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material is handled. Wash hands and face before eating, drinking, and smoking. Put on appropriate personal
protective equipment (see section 8).
See section 2 for further details. - [Prevention]:
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Handle containers carefully to prevent damage and spillage.
Incompatible materials: No data available.
Store in original container, in a cool, dry location. Close package tightly after removal of product.
See section 2 for further details. - [Storage]:
7.3. Specific end use(s)
No data available.
8. Exposure controls and personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Exposure
CAS No. Ingredient Source Value
0001310-73-2 Sodium hydroxide OSHA TWA : 2.00 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV: 2.00 mg/m3
NIOSH No Established Limit
Supplier No Established Limit
Proprietary Surfactants OSHA No Established Limit
ACGIH No Established Limit
NIOSH No Established Limit
Supplier No Established Limit
The exposure limits for nuisance dust are: OSHA PEL: 15 mg/m3 (50 mppcf*) TWA, ACGIH 10 mg/m3.
Carcinogen Data
CAS No. Ingredient Source Value
0001310-73-2 Sodium hydroxide OSHA Select Carcinogen: No
NTP Known: No; Suspected: No
IARC Group 1: No; Group 2a: No; Group 2b: No; Group 3: No; Group 4: No;
Proprietary Surfactants OSHA Select Carcinogen: No
NTP Known: No; Suspected: No
IARC Group 1: No; Group 2a: No; Group 2b: No; Group 3: No; Group 4: No;
8.2. Exposure controls
Respiratory If risk assessment indicates this is necessary, an appropriate NIOSH approved respirator
for dust should be worn. Use type N95 (US) or type P3 (EN 143).
Eyes Use chemicals safety goggles / or a full face shield where splashing is possible..
Skin Wear a rubber or plastic apron. Wear clothing suitable to avoid skin contact and clean after
every shift. Wear impermeable rubber or plastic gloves.
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Engineering Controls Provide adequate ventilation. Where reasonably practicable this should be achieved by the
use of local exhaust ventilation and good general extraction. If these are not sufficient to
maintain concentrations of particulates and any vapor below occupational exposure limits
suitable respiratory protection must be worn.
Other Work Practices Eye wash fountain and emergency showers are recommended. Use good personal
hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet. Promptly
remove soiled clothing and wash thoroughly before reuse.
See section 2 for further details. - [Prevention]:
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance White Powder
Odor Not Measured
Odor threshold Not Measured
pH Not Measured
Melting point / freezing point 604F / Not Measured
Initial boiling point and boiling range 2,534F
Flash Point Not Measured
Evaporation rate (Ether = 1) Not Measured
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Applicable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Lower Explosive Limit: Not Measured
Upper Explosive Limit: Not Measured
Vapor pressure (Pa) Not Measured
Vapor Density Not Measured
Specific Gravity Not Measured
Solubility in Water Not Measured
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Kow) Not Measured
Auto-ignition temperature Not Measured
Decomposition temperature Not Measured
Viscosity (cSt) Not Measured
Solubility in Water Not Measured
9.2. Other information
No other relevant information.
10. Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Hazardous Polymerization will not occur.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal circumstances.
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10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Moisture.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents and acids..
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
When used and handled as directed, none.
11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
Ingredient Oral LD50, Skin LD50, Inhalation Inhalation Inhalation
mg/kg mg/kg Vapor LC50, Dust/Mist LC50, Gas LC50,
mg/L/4hr mg/L/4hr ppm
Sodium hydroxide - (1310-73-2) No data No data No data No data No data
available available available available available
Surfactants - (Proprietary) No data No data No data No data No data
available available available available available
Skin and eye corrosion/irritation:
Sodium hydroxide: skin, rabbit: 24 h severe burns.
Sodium hydroxide: eye rabbit: 24 h corrosive.
Classification Category Hazard Description
Acute toxicity (oral) --- Not Applicable
Acute toxicity (dermal) --- Not Applicable
Acute toxicity (inhalation) --- Not Applicable
Skin corrosion/irritation 1A Not Applicable
Serious eye damage/irritation 1 Not Applicable
Respiratory sensitization --- May cause allergy or asthma symptoms of breathing
difficulties if inhaled.
Skin sensitization --- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Germ cell mutagenicity --- Not Applicable
Carcinogenicity --- Not Applicable
Reproductive toxicity --- Not Applicable
STOT-single exposure --- Not Applicable
STOT-repeated exposure --- Not Applicable
Aspiration hazard --- Not Applicable
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12. Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
The preparation has been assessed following the conventional method of the Dangerous Preparations Directive
1999/45/EC and GHS and is not classified as dangerous for the environment, but contains substance(s) dangerous
for the environment. See section 3 for details
Aquatic Ecotoxicity
96 hr LC50 fish, 48 hr EC50 crustacea, ErC50 algae,
Ingredient
mg/l mg/l mg/l
Sodium hydroxide - (1310-73-2) Gambusia - 125 Daphnia - 34.59 Not Available
Surfactants- (Proprietary) Not Available Not Available Not Available
12.2. Persistence and degradability
There is no data available on the preparation itself.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Not Measured
12.4. Mobility in soil
No data available.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This product contains no PBT/vPvB chemicals.
12.6. Other adverse effects
No data available.
13. Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of this substance.
14. Transport information
DOT (Domestic Surface IMO / IMDG (Ocean ICAO/IATA
Transportation) Transportation)
14.1. UN number 1759 1759 1759
14.2. UN proper shipping UN1759, Corrosive UN1759, Corrosive UN1759, Corrosive
name Solid, N.O.S. Solids, N.O.S. Solids, N.O.S.
(sodium hydroxide), 8 (sodium hydroxide), 8 (sodium hydroxide), 8
PG II PG II PG II
14.3. Transport hazard DOT Hazard Class: 8 IMDG: 8 Air Class: 8
class(es) Sub Class: Not Applicable
14.4. Packing group II II II
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14.5. Environmental hazards
IMDG Marine Pollutant: No
14.6. Special precautions for user
Danger: Corrosive substance (sodium hydroxide
15. Regulatory information
Regulatory Overview The regulatory data in Section 15 is not intended to be all-inclusive, only selected
regulations are represented.
Toxic Substance All components of this material are either listed or exempt from listing on the TSCA
Control Act ( TSCA) Inventory.
WHMIS Classification E
US EPA Tier II Hazards
Fire: No
Sudden Release of Pressure: No
Reactive: No
Immediate (Acute): Yes
Delayed (Chronic): Yes
EPCRA 311/312 Chemicals and RQs (lbs):
Sodium hydroxide ( 1,000.00)
EPCRA 302 Extremely Hazardous:
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
EPCRA 313 Toxic Chemicals:
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
Proposition 65 - Carcinogens (>0.0%):
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
Proposition 65 - Developmental Toxins (>0.0%):
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
Proposition 65 - Female Repro Toxins (>0.0%):
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
Proposition 65 - Male Repro Toxins (>0.0%):
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
New Jersey RTK Substances (>1%):
Sodium hydroxide
Pennsylvania RTK Substances (>1%):
Sodium hydroxide
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16. Other information
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no
guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the information contained herein.
We accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability for any harmful effects which may be caused by exposure to our
products. Customers/users of this product must comply with all applicable health and safety laws, regulations, and
orders.
The full text of the phrases appearing in section 3 is:
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
This is the first version in the GHS SDS format. Listings of changes from previous versions in other formats
are not applicable.
We believe all the data and information given is accurate as of the date of preparation and is offered in good faith, but
without warranty or representation. Since conditions of use are beyond our control, we disclaim all liability for reliance
thereon. This is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification.
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