CASWELL INC
Safety Data Sheet
Nickel Activator
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product name Nickel Activator
Product number NA1P/1Q
Brand Caswell
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Swab or dip nickel parts to re-activate before plating
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
General hazard statement
"Consumer Products", as defined by the US Consumer Product Safety Act and which are used as intended (typical
consumer duration and frequency), are exempt from the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200). This SDS is being provided as a courtesy to help assist in the safe handling and proper use of the
product.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS classification in accordance with: (US) OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Skin corrosion/irritation (C.4.4), Cat. 1
- Eye damage/irritation (C.4.5), Cat. 1
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- Carcinogenicity (C.4.9), Cat. 1A
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) (C.4.11), Cat. 1
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H350 May cause cancer [route]
H370 Causes damage to organs [organs, route]
Precautionary statement(s)
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/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.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P308+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
Components
1. Sulfuric acid (51-60%)
Concentration 30 - 43 % (weight)
EC no. 231-639-5
CAS no. 7664-93-9
Index no. 016-020-00-8
- Skin corrosion/irritation (C.4.4), Cat. 1A
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H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a
poison center or doctor if you feel unwell.
Acute and delayed symptoms and effects: May cause respiratory irritation.
Signs/symptoms may include burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing,
wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema.
In case of skin contact Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
for at least 15 minutes. Call a poison center or doctor if irritation develops or
persists. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Acute and delayed symptoms and effects: Causes severe skin burns.
Signs/symptoms may include localized redness, swelling, itching, intense
pain, blistering, ulceration, and tissue destruction.
Acute and delayed symptoms and effects: Causes skin irritation.
Signs/symptoms may include localized redness, swelling, and itching.
In case of eye contact Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center
or doctor.
Acute and delayed symptoms and effects: Causes serious eye damage.
Signs/symptoms may include cloudy appearance of the cornea, chemical
burns, severe pain, tearing, ulcerations, significantly impaired vision or
complete loss of vision.
If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center or
doctor. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to reduce the
risk of aspiration. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Acute and delayed symptoms and effects: Harmful if swallowed. Causes
burns to nose, mouth, throat, and digestive tract. Signs/symptoms may
include severe mouth, throat and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea, blood in the feces and/or vomitus may also be seen.
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
No data available.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
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5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or
toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution. Wear
positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically
recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection. Structural firefighters' protective
clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact
with the substance is possible.
Further information
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear respiratory protection if necessary. Avoid breathing gas, mist, vapors, or spray. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Do not swallow. Do not breathe mist, vapors, or spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke
when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. See Section 8 for information on Personal
Protective Equipment.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store locked up. Store away from incompatible materials. See Section 10 for information on Incompatible Materials.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1 no other specific uses are stipulated.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
1. Sulfuric acid (51-60%) (CAS: 7664-93-9 EC: 231-639-5)
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Use ventilation adequate to keep exposures (airborne levels of dust, fume, vapor, gas, etc.) below recommended
exposure limits.
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8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Pictograms
Eye/face protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles. If splash hazard, wear 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 protective gloves. Consult manufacturer specifications for further information.
Body protection
Wear protective clothing. Clothing with full length sleeves and pants should be worn. The type of protective
equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific
workplace.
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).
Thermal hazards
No data available.
Environmental exposure controls
Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance/form (physical state, color, etc.) Clear water like liquid
Odor Rotten Eggs
Odor threshold No data available.
pH <1
Melting point/freezing point No data available.
Initial boiling point and boiling range 235.4 - 240.8 °F
Flash point No data available.
Evaporation rate No data available.
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available.
Upper/lower flammability limits No data available.
Upper/lower explosive limits No data available.
Vapor pressure 13 mm Hg
Vapor density No data available.
Relative density 1.2 - 1.3
Solubility(ies) No data available.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available.
Auto-ignition temperature 932 °F (500 °C) (as hydrogen gas)
Decomposition temperature No data available.
Viscosity No data available.
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Explosive properties No data available.
Oxidizing properties No data available.
Other safety information
No data available.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Contact with incompatible materials. Sources of ignition. Exposure to heat.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heat, flames and sparks. Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Reducing agents. Strong bases. Combustible organic materials. Finely divided metals. Strong
oxidizers.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No data available.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Likely Routes of Exposure: Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Causes severe skin burns. Signs/symptoms may include localized redness, swelling, itching, intense pain,
blistering, ulceration, and tissue destruction.
Serious eye damage/irritation
Causes serious eye damage. Signs/symptoms may include cloudy appearance of the cornea, chemical burns,
severe pain, tearing, ulcerations, significantly impaired vision or complete loss of vision.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
No data available.
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available.
Carcinogenicity
This product is or contains a component that has been reported to be carcinogenicity based on its IARC,
ACGIH,NTP, or EPA classification
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Reproductive toxicity
No data available.
STOT-single exposure
Causes damage to organs.
STOT-repeated exposure
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
No data available.
Additional information
No data available.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
No data available on product
Persistence and degradability
No data available on product
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available on product
Mobility in soil
No data available.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal of the product
Disposal should be in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations. Local regulations
may be more stringent than State or Federal requirements.
Disposal of contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN Number UN2796
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name BATTERY FLUID, ACID
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) 8
14.4 Packing group II
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
SARA 302 Components
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No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De
Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Pennsylvania Right To Know Act.
New Jersey Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the New Jersey Right To Know Act.
California Prop. 65 Components
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any
other reproductive harm.
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 (51-60%)
CAS number: 7664-93-9
03/14/2003 - Cancer
HMIS Rating
Nickel Activator
HEALTH *3
FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD 2
PERSONAL PROTECTION H
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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