CASWELL INC
Safety Data Sheet
Gold Tank Plating Solution
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product name Gold Tank Plating Solution
Product number GLD
Brand Caswell
1.2 Other means of identification
Blue liquid
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Gold Tank Plating Solution
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. 2
- Eye damage/irritation (chapter 3.3), Cat. 2B
- Acute toxicity, dermal (chapter 3.1), Cat. 4
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
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Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H315 Causes skin irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
Precautionary statement(s)
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
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).
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it 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.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... if you feel unwell.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to …
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous components
1. Component 1 (trade secret)
Concentration 1 - 5 % (Weight)
- Xi: Irritating
R36: Irritating to eyes.
2. Component 2 (trade secret)
Concentration 1 - 5 % (Weight)
3. Component 3 (trade secret)
Concentration 1 - 5 % (Weight)
4. Component 4 (trade secret)
Concentration 1-5%
- T+: Toxic
R 60: May impair fertility.
R61: May cause harm to the unborn child.
(Rated only when above 8.5% in concentration)
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5. Aqueous solution, with components that are not hazardous or are below 1.0% in concentration (or below
0.1% in concentration
for carcinogens, reproductive toxins, respiratory tract sensitizers, and mutagens). All ingredients are listed per
the requirements
of regulations pertinent to Safety Data Sheet requirements under various regulations..
Concentration Not specified
CAS no. 11111-11-1
Trade secret statement (OSHA 1910.1200(i))
The specific names and CAS #'s of components have been withheld as a trade secret.
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. No
significant hazards to human health.
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.
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
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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. Component 4 (trade secret)
TLV® (Oral): 2MG/M3 (ACGIH)
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)
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
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Appearance/form Blue Liquid
Odor None
Odor threshold
pH 5-8
Melting point/freezing point 32 deg F
Initial boiling point and boiling range 212 deg F
Flash point NA
Evaporation rate 1
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable
Upper/lower flammability limits NA
Upper/lower explosive limits NA
Vapor pressure NA
Vapor density 1
Relative density 1.23
Solubility(ies) Complete In Water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Viscosity
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Not reactive under typical conditions of use or handling; contact with water can generate some amount of
heat.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
This product is not self-reactive or air-reactive.
This product can release heat upon contact with water.
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.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Products of thermal decomposition of this product can include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and
compounds of sodium, nitrogen, sulfur.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
The following data are available for hazardous components in this product
greater than 1% in concentration
BORON COMPOUND
Specific Locus Test-Drosophila melanogaster-Oral 714
ppm
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Cytogenetic Analysis-Drosophila melanogaster-Oral
714 ppm
Oral-Rat TDLo: 37 g/kg (multi):Reproductive effects
Oral-Infant LDLo :1000 mg/kg
Oral-Man LDLo: 709 mg/kg
Oral-Rat LD50: 2660 mg/kg
Oral-Mouse LD50: 2000 mg/kg
Intraperitoneal-Mouse LD50: 2711 mg/kg
Intravenous-Mouse LD50: 1320 mg/kg
Subcutaneous-Rabbit, adult LDLo:150 mg/kg
Oral-Guinea Pig, adult LD50:5330 mg/kg
GOLD SALT
No data available.
SULFITE COMPOUND
DNA Inhibition-Human: lymphocyte 10 mmol/L
Cytogenetic Analysis-Mouse: other cell types 25 mg/L
Intravenous-Rat LD50: 115 mg/kg
.
SULFITE COMPOUND (continued)
Intraperitoneal-Mouse LD50: 950 mg/kg
Intravenous-Mouse LD50: 130 mg/kg
Subcutaneous-Dog, adult LDLo: 1300 mg/kg "
Subcutaneous-Cat, adult LDLo: 1300 mg/kg
Intravenous-Cat, adult LDLo: 200 mg/kg
Oral-Rabbit, adult LDLo: 2825 mg/kg
Subcutaneous-Rabbit, adult LDLo: 300 mg/kg
Intravenous-Rabbit, adult LD50: 65 mg/kg
CHELATING AGENT
Cytogenetic Analysis-Mouse-Intraperitoneal 50 mmol/L
DNA Inhibition-Rabbit, adult: kidney 250 nmol/L
Oral-Rat TDLo:7632 mg/kg (female 7-14D post): Teratogenic effects
Oral-Rat TDLo: 7632 mg/kg (female 7-14D post): Reproductive
effects
Intraperitoneal-Rat LD50: 397 mg/kg
Intraperitoneal-Mouse LD50: 250 mg/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
Not a carcinogen
Reproductive toxicity
BORON COMPOUND: Animal feeding studies in rat, mouse and dog, at high doses, have demonstrated effects on
fertility and testes. Studies with the chemically related boric acid in the rat, mouse and rabbit, at high doses,
demonstrate developmental effects on the fetus, including fetal weight loss and minor skeletal variations. The doses
administered were many times in excess of those to which humans would normally be exposed. Human
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epidemiological studies show no increase in pulmonary disease in occupational populations with chronic exposures
to boric acid dust and sodium borate dust. A recent epidemiological study under the conditions of normal
occupational exposure to borate dusts indicated no effect on fertility.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
Based on available data, this product may be harmful to contaminated terrestrial plants or animals.
• Based on available data, this product may be harmful or fatal to contaminated aquatic plants or animals.
• There are the following aquatic toxicity data available for components of this product that are over 1
percent in concentration.
BORON COMPOUND
LC50 Fish (Carassium auratus, goldfish); 72 hours/178 mg/L
LC50 Fish (Carassium auratus, goldfish); 72 hours/630mg/L
LC50 Fish (Onchoryncus mykiss, rainbow trout); 24 days/ 150 mg/L
EC50 (Daphnia magna); 48 hours, 1085-1402mg/L
IC50 (Algae); 96 hours, 158 mg/L
CHELATING AGENT
EC50 Fish (catfish); 96 hours, 129ppm
static test LC50 - Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish) -
41 mg/l - 96 hours
static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 625 mg/l
- 48 hours
Persistence and degradability
When released into the soil, the components of this product are expected to biodegrade, dissipate in soils
via oxidation, or otherwise chemically degrade or photo-decompose via solar radiation.
Bioaccumulative potential
The components of this product are not anticipated to bioaccumulate in any significant quantities. The
following bioaccumulation data are available for components of this product.
CHELATING AGENT: Lepomis macrochirus - 28 d - 80 μg/l; Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 1.8
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
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15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
SARA 311/312 Hazards
ACUTE: YES, CHRONIC: YES, FIRE: NO, REACTIVE: NO
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory
All components of this product are listed on the TCSA Inventory
California Prop. 65 Components
Nickel Chloride (less than 0.1%) is present in this solution and found on the Prop 65 List. WARNING: THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER.
HMIS Rating
Gold Tank Plating Solution
HEALTH 1
FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION B
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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