CASWELL INC
Safety Data Sheet
Aluminum Brightener
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product name Aluminum Brightener
Product number ALBR
Brand CASWELL
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. 2
- Acute toxicity, dermal (chapter 3.1), Cat. 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 1A
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
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Hazard statement(s)
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H310 Fatal in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statement(s)
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label).
P403+P233 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to …
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
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.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous components
1. Phosphoric acid liquid
Concentration < 10 %
EC no. 231-633-2
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
2. HYDROFLUORIC ACID
Concentration < 15 %
EC no. 231-634-8
CAS no. 7664-39-3
Index no. 009-003-00-1
- Acute toxicity (chapter 3.1), Cat. 2
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- Acute toxicity (chapter 3.1), Cat. 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 1A
H300 Fatal if swallowed
H310 Fatal in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330 Fatal if inhaled
Trade secret statement (OSHA 1910.1200(i))
Specfic Non Hazardous and Non Reportabale Chemical Compounds and Percentages Have Been Omitted As A
Trade Secret under OSHA 1910.1200(i)
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice Corrosive to skin and mucous membranes.
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. Get medical attention if symptoms
occur.
In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
physician.
If swallowed Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately if symptoms occur.
Personal protective equipment for first-aid responders
See section 8
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
not available
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, water fog.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Contact with some metals, particularly magnesium, aluminum and zinc (galvanized) can rapidly generate hydrogen,
which can be explosive.
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
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
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pumping or by using a suitable absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. Dispose in suitable
waste container.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Toxic To Aquatic Life. Avoid release to environment.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Do not allow to enter drains or water source.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
not available
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
PEL (Inhalation): 1 mg/m3, (ST) 3 mg/m3 (Cal/OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
REL (Inhalation): 1 mg/m3, (ST) 3 mg/m3 (NIOSH)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Avoid exposure.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Pictograms
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses. 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
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multipurpose
combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the
respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components
tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
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Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance/form (physical state, color, etc.) Clear Liquid
Odor Acidic
Odor threshold not available
pH <2
Melting point/freezing point not available
Initial boiling point and boiling range 220 deg F
Flash point None
Evaporation rate not available
Flammability (solid, gas) not available
Upper/lower flammability limits not available
Upper/lower explosive limits not available
Vapor pressure not available
Vapor density not available
Relative density 1.06
Solubility(ies) Complete in Water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water not available
Auto-ignition temperature not available
Decomposition temperature not available
Viscosity not available
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Not Reactive
10.2 Chemical stability
Material is Stable
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
None
10.4 Conditions to avoid
None
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong Acids
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Not established
Skin corrosion/irritation
Not established
Serious eye damage/irritation
Not established
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Respiratory or skin sensitization
Not established
Germ cell mutagenicity
Not established
Carcinogenicity
None
Reproductive toxicity
Not established
STOT-single exposure
Not established
STOT-repeated exposure
Not established
Aspiration hazard
Not established
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
Harmful to aquatic life.
Persistence and degradability
Not established
Bioaccumulative potential
Not established
Mobility in soil
Not established
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Not established
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal of the product
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.
Disposal of contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
Waste treatment
Not established
Sewage disposal
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Not established
SECTION 14: Transport information
DOT (US)
UN Number: UN1760
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, NOS (Hydroflouric Acid, Phosphoric Acid)
Reportable quantity (RQ):
Marine pollutant:
Poison inhalation hazard:
Small Quantities may be shipped as LTD QTY.
IMDG
UN Number: UN1760
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
EMS Number:
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, NOS (Hydroflouric Acid, Phosphoric Acid)
IATA
UN Number: UN1760
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, NOS (Hydroflouric Acid, Phosphoric 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: Hydrofluoric acid
CAS number: 7664-39-3
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Common name: HYDROGEN FLUORIDE
CAS number: 7664-39-3
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Hydrofluoric acid
CAS number: 7664-39-3
HMIS Rating
Aluminum Brightener
HEALTH *2
FLAMMABILITY 0
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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.
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