Safety Data Sheet 115-3821/115-3824
CircuitMedic, 22 Parkridge Road, Haverhill, MA 01835 USA
Phone: 978-373-1600 | Website: www.circuitmedic.com
CircuitMedic disclaims all liability associated with the use of this information.
Revision Date: Nov 2, 2021
Section 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Plating Solution, Gold
Product Number: 1 oz: 115-3821, 4 oz: 115-3824
Recommended use: This is an electroplating solution, for industrial use only.
Supplier: CircuitMedic
22 Parkridge Road, Haverhill, MA 01835 USA
PHONE: 978-373-1600, FAX: 978-372-5700
Emergency Response: For Chemical Emergency Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident
Call CHEMTREC Day or Night
Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300 CCN4877
Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)
Section 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Classification Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1B
Acute Toxicity - Oral, Category 4
Eye Damage/Irritation, Category 1
Carcinogenicity, Category 2
Acute Aquatic Toxicity, Category 1
Chronic Aquatic Toxicity, Category 1
Label elements and precautionary statements.
Signal Word: Danger
Pictograms:
Gold Plating Solution
Gold Plating Solution
Gold Plating Solution
Gold Plating Solution
Hazards not otherwise classified: None.
Hazard Statements: H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements: P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P260 Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors or spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves, clothing and eye and face protection.
P301_312_330 If swallowed: Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth, do not swallow.
P303_361_353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304_340 If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305_351_338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.
P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Section 3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION OR INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name C.A.S. Number EINECS Number Concentration
Potassium aurocyanide 13967-50-5 237-748-4 4.3%
Cobalt ethylenediamine tetraacetate 14931-83-0 239-001-8 0.9%
Nickel nitrilotriacetate 34831-03-3 252-235-5 0.06%
The chemical identity and concentration of one or more ingredients of this product are withheld as a trade secret under the provisions of paragraph (i) of 29 CFR 1910.1200. This information will be made available to health professionals and others in accordance with the applicable provisions of this paragraph.
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air. Immediately call a first response, trained rescue squad. If patient is not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.
Skin Contact: Remove all contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash affected skin areas with plenty of soap and water. Obtain immediate medical attention.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes including under the eyelids with plenty of water for at least fifteen minutes while keeping eyes wide open. Do not rub affected areas. Obtain immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Remove patient to fresh air. Immediately call a first response, trained rescue squad. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Use media appropriate for surrounding fire such as foam, extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide or water spray. In case of fire, cool endangered containers with water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: High pressure water jet.
Specific hazards in case of fire: May release toxic hydrogen cyanide fumes upon heating to dryness.
Special protective equipment and precaution for fire fighters: For fires in enclosed areas, wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Do not inhale combustion gases.
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Wear appropriate skin, eye and respiratory protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke while cleaning up. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Wear appropriate personal protective gear including eye, skin and respiratory protection. Contain spilled material and collect for gold recovery by absorption or other suitable method. Flush spill area with water. Do not allow this material or its rinsings to enter storm or sanitary sewers or other waterways. (See also Section 13).
Environmental precautions: Prevent spills and rinsings from entering storm or sanitary sewers or other waterways and contact with soil.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged repeated skin contact and breathing mists or vapors. Use in well-ventilated area. Do not empty waste into sanitary drains.
Conditions for safe storage, including incompatibilities: Store in a cool, dry area. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Store only in the original container.
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits.
Ingredient ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL Other Limits
Potassium aurocyanide 5 mg/m3 (CN) STEL/C 5 mg/m3 (CN) 5 mg/m3 (CN) NIOSH REL
Cobalt ethylenediamine tetraacetate 0.02 mg/m3 (Co) TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (Co) 0.05 mg/m3 (Co) NIOSH REL
Nickel nitrilotriacetate 0.1 mg/m3 (Ni) TWA 1 mg/m3 (Ni) 0.015 mg/m3 (Ni) NIOSH REL
Appropriate engineering controls: Use in well-ventilated area with local exhaust.
Respiratory protection: Wear appropriate, approved respirator when ventilation is inadequate to meet exposure limits.
Eye protection: Chemical splash goggles or safety glasses with side shields must be worn.
Skin protection: Wear rubber or neoprene gloves. Wear rubber apron and long sleeves to prevent skin contact. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating or smoking.
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Liquid
Color: Clear, purple
Odor: Slight cyanide
Odor threshold: Not available
pH: 4.0-6.0
Melting/freezing point: Not determined
Initial boiling point: 100 °C (212 °F)
Flash point: Not applicable
Evaporation rate: Not available
Flammability (solid, gas): Not applicable
Upper/lower explosion limits: Non-explosive
Vapor pressure: Not determined
Vapor density: Not determined
Relative density (H2O = 1) @25 °C: 1.13+/-0.05
Solubility: Completely soluble in water at 20 °C
Partition coefficient octanol/water: Not determined
Auto-ignition temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition temperature: Not available
Viscosity: Similar to water
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Stable, non-reactive when stored and used as recommended.
Chemical Stability: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: None are known.
Conditions To Avoid: Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Acids and oxidizers.
Hazardous decomposition products: May release toxic hydrogen cyanide fumes upon heating to dryness.
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Routes of Exposure and Symptoms
Inhalation: May cause weakness, dizziness, headache, vomiting, unconsciousness and death.
Ingestion: Very poisonous. Ingestion may cause death or permanent injury from small quantities. Ingestion may cause an increase in the depth and rate of respiration. Cardiac irregularities often occur. Death is due to respiratory arrest of central origin. Signs are blue lips, lowered blood pressure, unconsciousness, and convulsions. Other signs may include salivation, nausea without vomiting, anxiety, confusion, vertigo, giddiness, lower-jaw stiffness, opisthotonos, paralysis, coma, and bradycardia.
Skin Contact: May cause “cyanide rash” with itching with macular, papular and vesicular eruptions. There is often secondary infection.
Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation.
Acute and Chronic Effects from Short - and Long-term Exposure: See Routes of Exposure and Symptoms above.
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD50: 29 mg/kg (rat, potassium aurocyanide)
Acute Dermal Toxicity: No applicable information available.
Acute Inhalation Toxicity: No applicable information available.
Acute Eye Irritation: Known to be an eye irritant.
Dermal Irritation: Known to be a skin irritant.
Carcinogen Listings: IARC: Yes (Group 2B, Cobalt compounds), Yes (Group 1, Nickel compounds)
NTP: No, Yes (Group 1, Nickel compounds)
OSHA: No
Reproductive Effects: No applicable information available.
Target Organ Effects: No applicable information available.
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Aquatic Toxicity: There are no data reported for this material; however, this product is harmful to aquatic life.
Persistence and degradability: There are no data reported for this material; however, this product is harmful to aquatic life.
Bioaccumulative potential: There are no data reported for this material.
Mobility in soil: Accidental spillage may lead to penetration in the soil and groundwater. Improper handling and disposal of this material may cause environmental damage.
ection 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: Disposal of this material is subject to user compliance with applicable laws and regulations and consideration of product characteristics at time of disposal.
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Classification for shipment by road or rail, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA/ICAO):
UN number: UN3287
UN proper shipping name:: Toxic Liquid, Inorganic, N.O.S. (Potassium Metallic Cyanide Mixture)
Transport hazard class: 6.1
Packing group: II
Marine Pollutant Yes (Cyanide mixtures)
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Inventory Status: All components are on TSCA (active list), EINECS/ELINCS, AICS, and DSL.
U.S. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III
SARA (311/312) HAZARD CATEGORIES: ___None _X_Immediate _X_Delayed ___Fire ___Reactive ___Pressure generating
SARA 313: This product contains the following SARA 313 Toxic Release Chemicals.
Chemical Name C.A.S. Number Concentration
Potassium aurocyanide 13967-50-5 4.3%
Cobalt ethylenediamine tetraacetate 14931-83-0 0.9%
Nickel nitrilotriacetate 34831-03-3 0.06%
California Proposition 65 List
WARNING: This product can expose users to one or more of the following chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.
Chemical Name: Nickel nitrilotriacetate
CAS Number: 34831-03-3
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Occupational Exposure Limits for Hazardous Agents in the Workplace GBZ2.1-2019 (China)
Chemical Name C.A.S. Number MAC PC-TWA MAC
Potassium aurocyanide 13967-50-5 1 mg/mP3 (CN) - -
Cobalt ethylenediamine tetraacetate 14931-83-0 - 0.05 mg/mP3 (Co) 0.1 mg/mP3 (Co)
Nickel nitrilotriacetate 34831-03-3 - 0.05 mg/mP3 (Ni) -
Section 16. OTHER INFORMATION
VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds): None
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither Circuit Technology Center, Inc., nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. The final determination of the suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
Safety Data Sheet 115-3821/115-3824
CircuitMedic, 22 Parkridge Road, Haverhill, MA 01835 USA
Phone: 978-373-1600 | Website: www.circuitmedic.com
CircuitMedic disclaims all liability associated with the use of this information.
Revision Date: Nov 2, 2021