CASWELL INC
Safety Data Sheet
Blue Chromate Concentrate
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product name Blue Chromate Concentrate
Product number BCC
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
- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 1
- Eye damage/irritation (chapter 3.3), Cat. 1
- Carcinogenicity (chapter 3.6), Cat. 1A
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard (chapter 4.1), Cat. 3
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment - long-term hazard (chapter 4.1), Cat. 3
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
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Hazard statement(s)
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H350 May cause cancer
H402 Harmful to aquatic life
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statement(s)
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.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
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 …
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous components
1. WATER
Concentration 74.5 - 80 %
CAS no. 7732-18-5
2. Nitric acid, chromium(3+) salt (3:1)
Concentration 14 - 17 %
CAS no. 13548-38-4
3. Nitric acid (<40%)
Concentration 10 - 12 %
EC no. 231-714-2
CAS no. 7697-37-2
Index no. 007-004-00-1
- Oxidizing liquids (chapter 2.13), Cat. 3
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- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 1A
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
4. Sulfuric acid (<10%)
Concentration 1-2%
EC no. 231-639-5
CAS no. 7664-93-9
Index no. 016-020-00-8
- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 1A
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
5. Ammonium bifluoride
Concentration 0.5 - 1.5 %
EC no. 215-676-4
CAS no. 1341-49-7
Index no. 009-009-00-4
- Acute toxicity (chapter 3.1), Cat. 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 1B
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact Rinse with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and
persists.
In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
physician.Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
If swallowed Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
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5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Avoid contact with organic materials. Moderate oxidizer.
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Not a fire hazard. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Block any potential routes to water systems.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for
disposal.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store locked up
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
1. Sulfuric acid (<10%) (CAS: 7664-93-9 EC: 231-639-5)
TWA: 0.2mg/m3 (ACGIH)
2. Sulfuric acid (<10%) (CAS: 7664-93-9 EC: 231-639-5)
TWA: 1 mg/m3 (NIOSH)
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of
workday.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Pictograms
Eye/face protection
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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.
Body 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.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance/form Dark Blue liquid
Odor Sharp/Acidic
Odor threshold NA
pH <1.5
Melting point/freezing point NA
Initial boiling point and boiling range >220 deg F
Flash point NA
Evaporation rate NA
Flammability (solid, gas) NA
Upper/lower flammability limits NA
Vapor pressure NA
Vapor density NA
Relative density 1.05-1.08
Solubility(ies) Complete in Water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water NA
Auto-ignition temperature NA
Decomposition temperature NA
Viscosity NA
Explosive properties NA
Oxidizing properties NA
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
NA
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
NA
10.4 Conditions to avoid
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Avoid combustibles, cyanides and organics.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Alkalis will precipitate chromium
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur and nitrogen.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Cobalt Sulfate: Oral LD50 Rate 424 mg/kg
Sulfuric Acid: Oral LD50 Rat 2140 mg/kg
Ammonium Biflouride: Oral LD50 Rate 130 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
No Data Available
Serious eye damage/irritation
No Data Available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
No Data Available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No Data Available
Carcinogenicity
Cobalt Sulfate: IARC Group 2B
Reproductive toxicity
No Data Available
STOT-single exposure
No Data Available
STOT-repeated exposure
No Data Available
Aspiration hazard
No Data Available
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
Cobalt Sulfate: EC50 72h 0.4-72 mg/L
Sulfuric Acid: LC50 96h >500 mg/L
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Persistence and degradability
No Data Available
Bioaccumulative potential
No Data Available
Mobility in soil
No Data Available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No Data Available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal of the product
Consult appropriate federal and local regulations for disposal. Empty containers are subject to the same regulations.
Disposal of contaminated packaging
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 (Trivalent Chrome Complex, Nitric Acid)
Reportable quantity (RQ):
Marine pollutant:
Poison inhalation hazard:
Quantities under 1L may be shipped as LTD QTY by Surface
IMDG
UN Number: UN1760
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
EMS Number:
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, NOS (Trivalent Chrome Complex, Nitric Acid)
IATA
UN Number: UN1760
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, NOS (Trivalent Chrome Complex, Nitric Acid)
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
New Jersey Right To Know Components
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Blue Chromate Concentrate
Common name: CHROMIUM NITRATE
CAS number: 13548-38-4
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
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Sulfuric acid
CAS number: 7664-93-9
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Common name: SULFURIC ACID
CAS number: 7664-93-9
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Sulfuric acid
CAS number: 7664-93-9
California Prop. 65 components
Chemical name: Sulfuric acid (<10%)
CAS number: 7664-93-9
03/14/2003 - Cancer
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Ammonium bifluoride
CAS number: 1341-49-7
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Common name: AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE
CAS number: 1341-49-7
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Ammonium fluoride
CAS number: 1341-49-7
HMIS Rating
Blue Chromate Concentrate
HEALTH *2
FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION J
NFPA Rating
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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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