CASWELL INC
Safety Data Sheet
Electroless Copper Activator
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product name Electroless Copper Activator
Product number ELCUACT
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, oral (chapter 3.1), Cat. 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 3
- Eye damage/irritation (chapter 3.3), Cat. 2B
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H316 Causes mild skin irritation
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H320 Causes eye irritation
Precautionary statement(s)
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell,
P330 Rinse mouth.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to …
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
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.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous components
1. WATER
Concentration 90 - 98 %
CAS no. 7732-18-5
2. HYDROCHLORIC ACID (<37%)
Concentration 1-5%
EC no. 231-595-7
CAS no. 7647-01-0
Index no. 017-002-01-X
- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 1B
- Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure (chapter 3.8), Cat. 3
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
3. PALLADIUM CHLORIDE
Concentration 1-5%
CAS no. 7647-10-1
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice May be mildly irritating to eyes, throat and skin if directly exposed.
If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration.
In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
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In case of eye contact Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately if symptoms occur.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Any
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
None
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personnel who have received basic chemical safety
training can generally handle small-scale releases (e.g., under 1 kg). For small releases, the minimum
Personal Protective Equipment should be rubber gloves and rubber apron, splash goggles or safety
glasses. Use caution during clean-up; avoid stepping into spilled solid or clean-up procedures that
generate substantial amounts of dust.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid response actions that can cause a release of a significant amount of the substance (1 liter or more)
into the environment.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Any available
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
HYGIENE PRACTICES: Keep out of reach of children. Follow good chemical hygiene practices. Do not
smoke, drink, eat, or apply cosmetics in the chemical use area. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Use in wellventilated
area. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Remove contaminated clothing promptly. Clean up
spilled product immediately.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Ensure all containers are correctly labeled. Store containers away
from direct sunlight, sources of intense heat, or where freezing is possible. Store this product away from
incompatible chemicals (See Section 10, Stability and Reactivity). Empty containers may contain residual
material; therefore, empty containers should be handled with care. Material should be stored in
secondary containers, or in a diked area, as appropriate. Storage and use areas should be covered
with impervious materials. Inspect all
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
1. Hydrogen chloride (CAS: 7647-01-0)
PEL (Inhalation): (C) 5 ppm (OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
2. Hydrogen chloride (CAS: 7647-01-0)
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PEL (Inhalation): (C) 7 mg/m3 (OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
3. Hydrogen chloride (CAS: 7647-01-0)
PEL (Inhalation): (C) 5 ppm (Cal/OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
4. Hydrogen chloride (CAS: 7647-01-0)
REL (Inhalation): (C) 5 ppm (NIOSH)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Use this product in well-ventilated environment. Safety showers, eye
wash stations, and hand-washing equipment should be available.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Pictograms
Eye/face protection
Splash goggles or safety glasses. If necessary, refer to U.S. OSHA 29 CFR
1910.133, Canadian Standards, or the European Standard EN166.
Skin protection
Neoprene gloves or nitrile gloves should be used. Use triple gloves for spill
response, as stated in Section 6 (Accidental Release Measures) of this SDS. If necessary, refer to U.S.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138, appropriate Standards of Canada, or appropriate Standards of the European
Economic Community.
Body protection
Use a body protection appropriate to task (e.g., lab coat, coveralls, or apron).
Care should be taken to select protection for potentially exposed areas when prolonged exposure could
occur in occupational settings.
Respiratory protection
None needed under normal conditions of use. Use NIOSH approved
respirators if ventilation is inadequate to control sprays or mists. For situations in which significant
amounts of sprays or mists could be generated, wear an air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency
particulate filter.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance/form (physical state, color, etc.) Light Brown Liquid
Odor Acrid, Pungent
Odor threshold
pH <1
Melting point/freezing point 32 deg F
Initial boiling point and boiling range 102 deg C
Flash point NA
Evaporation rate 1
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Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable
Upper/lower flammability limits NA
Upper/lower explosive limits NA
Vapor pressure 190 mm Hg at 25 deg C
Vapor density 1
Relative density 1.01
Solubility(ies) Complete In Water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature > 105 deg C
Viscosity
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Not reactive under typical conditions of use or handling.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
This product is not self-reactive or air-reactive.
This product will not undergo hazardous polymerization.
10.5 Incompatible materials
This product is not compatible with strong oxidizers, strong acids and water-reactive substances.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Inhalation Rat LC50: 90 pp7/1hour
Oral Rabbit LD50: 27 g/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Mild irritation may occur
Serious eye damage/irritation
Mild irritation may occur
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Mild irritation may occur
Carcinogenicity
IARC Category 3
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
None Expected
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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)
Not dangerous goods
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory
All components of this product are listed on the TCSA Inventory
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Hydrochloric acid
CAS number: 7647-01-0
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Common name: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
CAS number: 7647-01-0
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Hydrochloric acid
CAS number: 7647-01-0
HMIS Rating
Electroless Copper Activator
HEALTH 1
FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION B
NFPA Rating
SECTION 16: Other information
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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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