CASWELL INC
Safety Data Sheet
Zincate
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product name Zincate
Product number ZINC1L
Brand Caswell
1.2 Other means of identification
Yellow odorless aqueous solution
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Etch for aluminum.
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. 1A
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard (chapter 4.1), Cat. 1
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment - long-term hazard (chapter 4.1), Cat. 1
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statement(s)
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/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 …
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P391 Collect spillage.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous components
1. Sodium hydroxide liquid
Concentration 65 % (weight)
EC no. 215-185-5
CAS no. 1310-73-2
Index no. 011-002-00-6
- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 1A
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
2. Zinc oxide
Concentration < 10 % (weight)
EC no. 215-222-5
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CAS no. 1314-13-2
Index no. 030-013-00-7
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute) (chapter 4.1), Cat. 1
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic) (chapter 4.1), Cat. 1
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
3. WATER OR OTHER NON-REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS
Concentration >= 25 %
CAS no. 7732-18-5
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice Corrosive. Contact will cause eye burns and permanent tissue damage.
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. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
physician.Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
If swallowed Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
eggs or vegetable oil,. Do not induce vomiting. Contact physician
immediately.
Personal protective equipment for first-aid responders
Wear chemical resistant clothing.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear all PPE listed in this SDS. Avoid runoff into sewer. Sweep up and shovel. Do not flush with water. Keep in
suitable, closed containers for disposal. Contain spillage, soak up with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g.
sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and transfer to a container for disposal according to local / national
regulations (see section 13)
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
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7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid all contact. Wear all PPE listed in this MSDS.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Avoid acids and other materials that react with Sodium Hydroxide.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
1. Sodium hydroxide (CAS: 1310-73-2)
PEL (Inhalation): 2 mg/m3 (OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
PEL (Inhalation): (C) 2 mg/m3 (Cal/OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
REL (Inhalation): (C) 2 mg/m3 (NIOSH)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
2. Zinc oxide fume (CAS: 1314-13-2)
PEL (Inhalation): 5 mg/m3 (OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
PEL (Inhalation): 5 mg/m3, (ST) 10 mg/m3 (Cal/OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
REL (Inhalation): 5 mg/m3, (ST) 10 mg/m3 (NIOSH)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
3. Zinc oxide (CAS: 1314-13-2)
PEL (Inhalation): See PNOR (Cal/OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
4. Zinc oxide, Total dust (CAS: 1314-13-2)
PEL (Inhalation): 15 mg/m3 (OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
PEL (Inhalation): 10 mg/m3 (Cal/OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
REL (Inhalation): 5 mg/m3, (C) 15 mg/m3 (NIOSH)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
5. Zinc oxide, Respirable fraction (CAS: 1314-13-2)
PEL (Inhalation): 5 mg/m3 (OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
PEL (Inhalation): 5 mg/m3 (Cal/OSHA)
OSHA Annotated Table Z-1, www.osha.gov
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
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Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching
glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in
accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Body protection
Wear chemical resistant clothing
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100
(US) or type P3 (EN 143) 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).
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance/form (physical state, color, etc.) Yellow liquid
Odor None
Odor threshold
pH 13.5-15.5
Melting point/freezing point
Initial boiling point and boiling range
Flash point
Evaporation rate
Flammability (solid, gas)
Upper/lower flammability limits
Vapor pressure
Vapor density
Relative density 1.425 to 1.465
Solubility(ies)
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Viscosity
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable
10.5 Incompatible materials
Acids. Materials that react with Sodium Hydroxide
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
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Not established
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
Not established
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)
UN Number: UN3264
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, nos (Sodium Hydroxide)
Reportable quantity (RQ):
Marine pollutant:
Poison inhalation hazard:
Amounts under 1 liter may be shipped as LTD QTY by surface
IMDG
UN Number: UN3264
Class: 8
Packing Group: ii
EMS Number:
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, nos (Sodium Hydroxide)
IATA
UN Number: UN3264
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, nos (Sodium Hydroxide)
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Sodium hydroxide
CAS number: 1310-73-2
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Common name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS number: 1310-73-2
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Sodium hydroxide
CAS number: 1310-73-2
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Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Zinc oxide
CAS number: 1314-13-2
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Common name: ZINC OXIDE
CAS number: 1314-13-2
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Zinc oxide
CAS number: 1314-13-2
HMIS Rating
Zincate
HEALTH *3
FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION H
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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