CASWELL INC
Safety Data Sheet
Chocolate Brown Oxidizer
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product name Chocolate Brown Oxidizer
Product number A312
Brand CASWELL
1.2 Other means of identification
Blue liquid
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Metal Blackening of Steel & Iron
1.4 Supplier's details
Name Caswell Inc
Address 7696 Route 31
Lyons, NY 14489
USA
Telephone 315 946 1213
Fax 315 946 4456
email sales@caswellplating.com
1.5 Emergency phone number(s)
Office Hours (9-4ET): 315 946 1213
24 Hour: CHEMTEL US# 1-800-255-3924 Intl# +01-813-248-0585
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
- Acute toxicity, inhalation (chapter 3.1), Cat. 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 1
- Eye damage/irritation (chapter 3.3), Cat. 1
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard (chapter 4.1), Cat. 1
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment - long-term hazard (chapter 4.1), Cat. 1
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... if you feel unwell.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to …
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P391 Collect spillage.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous components
1. WATER OR OTHER NON-REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS
Concentration 85 - 90 % (Weight)
CAS no. 7732-18-5
2. Copper powder
Concentration 3 - < 6 % (Weight)
CAS no. 7440-50-8
3. Phosphoric acid liquid
Concentration 1 - 3 % (Weight)
EC no. 231-633-2
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CAS no. 7664-38-2
Index no. 015-011-00-6
- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 1B
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
4. SELENIOUS ACID
Concentration 0.75 - < 0.99 % (Weight)
CAS no. 7783-00-8
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice Substance can cause severe skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation/nurning.
Corrosive. Will cause eye burns and permanent tissue damage.
If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
physician.
If swallowed Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
May produce toxic selenious fumes. Reactions with organics and strong reducing agents can produce volatile
organoselenides or hydrogen selenide.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
SMALL SPILLS: Contain and absorb with absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. Wash site
of spillage thoroughly with water. LARGE SPILLS: Dike far ahead of spill to prevent further movement. Recover by
pumping or by using a suitable absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. Dispose in suitable
waste container.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully
resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
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SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
1. Phosphoric acid (CAS: 7664-38-2)
PEL (Inhalation): 1 mg/m3 (OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
2. Phosphoric acid (CAS: 7664-38-2)
PEL (Inhalation): 1 mg/m3, (ST) 3 mg/m3 (Cal/OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
3. Phosphoric acid (CAS: 7664-38-2)
REL (Inhalation): 1 mg/m3, (ST) 3 mg/m3 (NIOSH)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
4. Copper, Fume (as Cu) (CAS: 7440-50-8)
PEL (Inhalation): 0.1 mg/m3 (OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
5. Copper, Fume (as Cu) (CAS: 7440-50-8)
PEL (Inhalation): 0.1 mg/m3 (Cal/OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
6. Copper, Fume (as Cu) (CAS: 7440-50-8)
REL (Inhalation): 0.1 mg/m3 (NIOSH)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
7. Copper, Dusts and mists (as Cu) (CAS: 7440-50-8)
PEL (Inhalation): 1 mg/m3 (OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
8. Copper, Dusts and mists (as Cu) (CAS: 7440-50-8)
PEL (Inhalation): 1 mg/m3 (Cal/OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
9. Copper, Dusts and mists (as Cu) (CAS: 7440-50-8)
REL (Inhalation): 1 mg/m3 (NIOSH)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH
(US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Wear chemical resistant gloves and clothing.
Respiratory protection
NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartidge or canister may be permissable
under certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits.
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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance/form (physical state, color, etc.) Blue Liquid
Odor
Odor threshold
pH 0-2.5
Melting point/freezing point 32 deg F
Initial boiling point and boiling range 220 deg F
Flash point
Evaporation rate 1
Flammability (solid, gas)
Upper/lower flammability limits
Vapor pressure
Vapor density Approx equal to water
Relative density 1.03-1.107
Solubility(ies) Soluble In Water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Viscosity
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable
10.5 Incompatible materials
Cyanides, organic solvents, strong reducing agents
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath
headache, nausea, and vomiting. It causes conjunctivitis leading eventually to an allergic type of reaction of the
eyes. Acute selenium poisoning produces central nervous system effects, which include nervousness, convulsions,
and drowsiness. Other signs of gastrointestinal distress, teeth that are discolored or decayed, odorous (garlic-like)
breath, and partial loss of hair and nails. Chronic exposure by inhalation can produce symptoms that include pallor,
coating of the tongue, anemia, irritation of the mucosa, lumbar pain, liver and spleen damage, as well as any of the
other previously mentioned symptoms
Carcinogenicity
Phosporic Acid is suspected of causing cancer
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
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Copper Sulfate:
Fish: LC50 96h
Invertebrate: EC50 48h
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal of the product
Consult appropriate federal and local regulations for disposal. Empty containers are subject to the same regulations.
SECTION 14: Transport information
DOT (US)
UN Number: UN1760
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, NOS (Phosphoric Acid, Selenious Acid)
Reportable quantity (RQ): 335 lbs
Small quantities may be shipped as Limited Quantities. Consult 49 CFR.
IMDG
UN Number:
Class:
Packing Group:
EMS Number:
Proper Shipping Name:
IATA
UN Number: UN1760
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, NOS (Phosphoric Acid, Selenious Acid)
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Phosphoric acid
CAS number: 7664-38-2
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Common name: PHOSPHORIC ACID
CAS number: 7664-38-2
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Selenious acid
CAS number: 7783-00-8
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Common name: SELENOUS ACID
CAS number: 7783-00-8
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Selenous acid
CAS number: 7783-00-8
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
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Chemical name: Copper
CAS number: 7440-50-8
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Common name: COPPER
CAS number: 7440-50-8
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Copper
CAS number: 7440-50-8
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Nitric acid
CAS number: 7697-37-2
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Common name: NITRIC ACID
CAS number: 7697-37-2
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Nitric acid
CAS number: 7697-37-2
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Chemical Name: Phosphoric Acid
HMIS Rating
Chocolate Brown Oxidizer
HEALTH *2
FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION C
NFPA Rating
SECTION 16: Other information
16.1 Further information/disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently
available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with
respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own
investigation to determine the suitability of information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Caswell Inc be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental,
consequential or exemplary damages, whatsoever arising, even if Caswell Inc has been advised of the possibility of
such damages.
16.2 Preparation information
L CASWELL
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