CASWELL INC
Safety Data Sheet
Nickel Electroforming Part B
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product name Nickel Electroforming Part B
Product number NEB
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
- Toxic to reproduction (chapter 3.7), Cat. 1B
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
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Precautionary statement(s)
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to …
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous components
1. Boric acid
Concentration 95 %
CAS no. 11113-50-1
2. Nickel (II) chloride
Concentration 5%
CAS no. 7718-54-9
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 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.
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
See section 8
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
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Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
See section 8 for PPE.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Not Established
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Not Established
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
1. Boric acid (CAS: 11113-50-1)
TWA: 2mg/m3 (ACGIH)
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
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
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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 White Powder, Speckled With Green
Odor Not Established
Odor threshold Not Established
pH 5.1
Melting point/freezing point Not Established
Initial boiling point and boiling range Not Established
Flash point Not Established
Evaporation rate Not Established
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Established
Upper/lower flammability limits Not Established
Vapor pressure Not Established
Vapor density Not Established
Relative density Not Established
Solubility(ies) Not Established
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not Established
Auto-ignition temperature Not Established
Decomposition temperature Not Established
Viscosity Not Established
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
Not Established
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Not Established
10.5 Incompatible materials
Not Established
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Not Established
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SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Oral LD50: 2660 mg/kg (rat)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Not Established
Serious eye damage/irritation
Not Established
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Not Established
Germ cell mutagenicity
Not Established
Carcinogenicity
Not Established
Reproductive toxicity
May impair fertility. May cause harm to unborn child.
STOT-single exposure
Not Established
STOT-repeated exposure
Not Established
Aspiration hazard
Not Established
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
Not Established
Persistence and degradability
Not Established
Bioaccumulative potential
Not Established
Mobility in soil
Not Established
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
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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)
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
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Nickel chloride
CAS number: 7718-54-9
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Common name: NICKEL CHLORIDE
CAS number: 7718-54-9
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Nickel chloride
CAS number: 7718-54-9
California Prop. 65 components
Chemical name: Nickel (II) chloride
CAS number: 7718-54-9
05/07/2004 - Cancer
HMIS Rating
Nickel Electroforming Part B
HEALTH 2
FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD 1
PERSONAL PROTECTION G
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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