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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
1.1 IDENTIFICATION
Product name: PD/CO Palladium RTU Plating Solutions
Chemical family: Palladium Chloride complex and Ammonium hydroxide
1.2 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
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57 Service Road
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 286-7756
1.3 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
24 hours a day: In case of spill, leak, exposure or accident- Call Chemtrec
800-424-9300. Number for non-emergency questions concerning MSDS
information (401) 286-7756 Monday thru Friday 8am-4pm.
2. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
Principal Hazardous Component(s) CAS# Amount (%)
Tetrammine palladium (II) chloride 13815-17-3 <1
Cobalt 10026-24-1 <1
Ammonium Chloride 12125-02-9 2-5
Amminia 1336-21-6 < 0.2
Hazardous Ingredients:
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
TWA TWA
Palladium Tetrammine (II) Chloride Not established Not established
Ammonium hydroxide NIOSH 50 ppm
ceiling level
Cobalt 0.1 mg/m3
Ammonia NIOSH 50 ppm
ceiling level
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance purple color
Physical state liquid
Odor Slight ammonia odor
Hazards of product Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
3.2 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Primary Entry Routes: Eye irritant / /mucous membranes
Target Organs: Not known
Acute Effects: Not known
Inhalation: Not known
Eyes: Not known
Skin: Not known
Ingestion: Not known
Carcinogenicity: Not known
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure: no data
Chronic Effects: Not known
Other:
3.3 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Do not allow product to reach sewers, ground water or any water bodies.
4. FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Following Inhalation: Not expected in normal use of the product
Following eye contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes including beneath
eyelids. Remove contact lens / glasses while flushing. Get immediate medical attention.
Following contact with skin: Flush with copious amounts of soap and water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing / shoes thoroughly
before reuse.
Following ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse the mouth out with water. Give milk or
water. Do not make an unconscious person vomit. Get immediate medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not known Auto ignition Temperature: not applicable
Extinguishing Media: Product is not flammable. Use fire-fighting measures that suit the
surrounding fire.
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Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards : Potential emission of ammonia and hydrochloric
acid vapors.
Fire-Fighting instructions: Evacuate immediate area. If without risk, remove material from fire
area.
Fire-Fighting equipment: Use normal procedures which include wearing NIOSH?MSHA
approved pressure demand self-contained breathing apparatus, flame and chemical resistant
clothing; hat (hard), boots and gloves.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill / Leak Procedures: Wearing full protective clothing, and respiratory protection, collect
the material and place in an appropriate container. Prevent wastage, conserve, accumulated spent
residue wipes, etc., for recovery of precious metal.
Cleanup: Accumulate spent residue wipes, etc. for refining.
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable federal, state and local regulations for packaging,
labeling, manifesting, transportation and disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage: Store in a sealed, inert container in a cool, dry place. Keep closed. Keep away from
incompatible materials and conditions. Use proper labeling in accordance with 29 CFR
1910.1200
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Additional information about design of technical systems: Properly operating chemical fume
hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average velocity of at least 100 feet per
minute.
Components with work place related limits to be monitored:
Ammonia ppm ACGIH TLV 25; 35-STEL
OSHA PEL 50
Respiratory Protection (Specify type) : Use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or
equivalent when ventilation is inadequate
Personal Protective Equipment:
Gloves: Protective (impervious) Gloves.
Eye Protection : OSHA, ANSI approved safety goggles/glasses. Contact lens should not be
worn.
Other Protective Equipment : Rubber apron or other impervious clothing.
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The usual precautionary measures for dealing with chemicals should be observed. Keep away
from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid Water Solubility: Soluble
Appearance and Odor: purple Other Solubilities: N/A
Colored solution, slight ammonia odor. Boiling Point (癋) : N/A
Density: 1.15 g/cm3 Freezing/Melting Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A Viscosity: N/A
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A
Formula Weight: 245.43
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.05-115
pH value: 8.5
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability ?Stable
Conditions to Avoid: decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid): Reducing agents, easily oxidized materials, organic
materials, acids, heat, metal powders, aqueous solutions are incompatible with alkali and alkaline
earth metals and many reactive organic and inorganic chemicals.
Dangerous Reactions: Reacts with reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products : Hydrogen chloride (HCl), toxic metal compounds.
Hazardous Polymerization -- Will Not Occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Tetrammine Palladium (II) Chloride Solution
Acute oral toxicity: low LD 50 200 mg/kg, rats. Non-irritant to skin when tested on rabbits
according to OECD guidelines. In contact (Primary irritation score 0.6). A positive eye irritant
when tested on rabbits according to OECD guidelines.
Eye Effects: irritating effect
Skin Effects: irritant to skin and mucous membranes
Acute Inhalation Effects: not known
Acute Oral Effects: not known
Subacute to chronic toxicity: palladium has caused bone marrow, liver and kidney damage in
experimental animals. Other animal experiments indicate that it may interfere with the use of
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energy by nerves and muscles, induce lung malfunctions and produce abnormal fetuses. The
chloride ion generally has a very low toxicity.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological Information
Do not allow product to be released to the environment without proper governmental
permits.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose according to Federal, State and local regulations. Do not allow product to reach
sewage system, ground water, storm-water drains or water bodies. Dispose of empty containers
according to regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT transportation data (49 CFR 172.101)
Non-Hazardous for road and air transportation
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations:
TSCA Inventory Status: Listed
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL LISTS
RCRA Hazardous Waste Number (40 CFR 261.33): Not listed
RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261): Not classified
CERCLA Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 302.4), Sec 3001; CWA, Sec 311 (b)(4); CWA, Sec
307 (a), CAA, Sec 112: Not listed
CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ): Not known
SARA 311/312 Codes: Not listed
SARA EHS (Extremely Hazardous Substance) (40 CFR 355): Not listed, Threshold
Planning Quantity (TPQ)
SARA Toxic Chemical (40 CFR 372.65: Not listed
Hazard Symbols: none
Risk phases: R 20/20/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety phases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical attention. 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
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16 OTHER INFORMATION
The information, recommendations and suggestions herein are believed to be reliable. However,
it is the users responsibility to determine the safe handling and suitability for his/her use of the
product described herein. Since the use by others is outside our control, no guarantee, expressed
or implied, is made by TWL as to the effects of such use, the results obtained or the safety and
toxicity of the product nor does TWL per se assume any liability arising out of use, by others of
the product referred to herein. Nor is the information herein to be construed as absolutely
complete since more information may be desirable or necessary when particular or exceptional
circumstances exist, or because of applicable laws or government regulations.
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