CASWELL INC
Safety Data Sheet
Chrome Catalyst/Activator
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product name Chrome Catalyst/Activator
Product number DCCAT
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. 5
- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 3
- Eye damage/irritation (chapter 3.3), Cat. 2B
- Corrosive to metals (chapter 2.16), Cat. 1
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
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Hazard statement(s)
H333 May be harmful if inhaled
H316 Causes mild skin irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H290 May be corrosive to metals
Precautionary statement(s)
P304+P312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P234 Keep only in original container.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P406 Store in a corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous components
1. Sulfuric acid (<10%)
Concentration 1-5%
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
2. WATER OR OTHER NON-REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS
Concentration 5 - 99 %
CAS no. 7732-18-5
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice Avoid all contact. Corrosive to skin & eyes.
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.
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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.
Personal protective equipment for first-aid responders
Refer to section 8
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
n/a
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
n/a
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
n/a
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Further information
n/a
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Refer to section 8 for PPE
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
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.
Reference to other sections
n/a
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
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Read SDS before use. Refer to section 8 for PPE. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specific end use(s)
Hexavalent Chrome Plating Additive. No other use is advised.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
1. Sulfuric acid (<10%) (CAS: 7664-93-9 EC: 231-639-5)
PEL-TWA (Oral): 1mg/m3 (OSHA)
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Pictograms
Eye/face protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). 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
Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the
specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount
of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
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.
Thermal hazards
n/a
Environmental exposure controls
n/a
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
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Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance/form Clear Liquid
Odor Slight Acidic
Odor threshold
pH ne
Melting point/freezing point ne
Initial boiling point and boiling range ne
Flash point
Evaporation rate ne
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable
Upper/lower flammability limits
Vapor pressure ne
Vapor density ne
Relative density ne
Solubility(ies) Complete In Water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water ne
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature ne
Viscosity ne
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Not Reactive
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
None
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Avoid contact with incompatible materials
10.5 Incompatible materials
Stong Oxidizers
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
None
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
no data available
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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
Not a known carcinogen
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
Summary of evaluation of the CMR properties
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
no data available
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
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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.
Waste treatment
n/a
Sewage disposal
n/a
SECTION 14: Transport information
DOT (US)
UN Number: UN2796
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: Sulfuric Acid Solution
Reportable quantity (RQ):
Marine pollutant:
Poison inhalation hazard:
Small Quantities May Be Shiped as a LTD QTY by Ground
IMDG
UN Number: UN2976
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
EMS Number:
Proper Shipping Name: Sulfuric Acid Solution
IATA
UN Number: UN2976
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: Sulfuric Acid Solution
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
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
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Chemical name: Sulfuric acid (<10%)
CAS number: 7664-93-9
03/14/2003 - Cancer
HMIS Rating
Chrome Catalyst/Activator
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.
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