GARE 70 Material Safety Data Sheet
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Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA and ANSI
Printing date 08/13/2004 Reviewed on 06/02/2004
1 Identification of substance:
Product details:
LIQUID BRIGHT GOLD
Product name: Bright Brushing Gold
Stock number: 12943
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Alfa Aesar, A Johnson Matthey Company
Johnson Matthey Catalog Company, Inc.
30 Bond Street
Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099
Emergency Phone: (978) 521-6300
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Web Site: www.alfa.com
Information Department: Health, Safety and Environmental Department
Emergency information:
During normal hours the Health, Safety and Environmental Department. After normal
hours call Chemtrec at (800) 424-9300.
2 Composition/Data on components:
Chemical characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Organo-chromium compound (CAS# proprietary), 0.1-5%
Organo-gold compound (CAS# proprietary), 8-10%
Cyclohexanol (CAS# 108-93-0), 5-10%
Perchloroethylene (CAS# 127-18-4), 10-20%
Turpentine (CAS# 8006-64-2), 0.1-5%
Xylenes (CAS# 1330-20-7), 0.1-5%
Proprietary solvents (CAS# proprietary), <20%
Proprietary resins (CAS# proprietary), Balance
3 Hazards identification
Hazard description:
Xn Harmful
N Dangerous for the environment
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment
Classification system
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HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 1
Flammability = 1
Reactivity = 1
4 First aid measures
After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental
permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal
binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7 Handling and storage
Handling
Information for safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
No special measures required.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
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Store away from oxidizing agents.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
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 face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
Chromium (III) compounds, as Cr
mg/m3
ACGIH TLV 0.5; Not classified as a human carcinogen
Belgium TWA 0.5
Denmark TWA 0.5
Finland TWA 0.01
France VME 0.5
Japan OEL 0.5
Korea TLV 0.5
Netherlands MAC-TGG 0.5
Norway TWA 0.5
Poland TWA 0.5
Sweden NGV 0.5
United Kingdom TWA 0.5
USA PEL 1.0
Cyclohexanol
ppm
ACGIH TLV 50 (skin)
Austria TWA 50
Belgium TWA 50
Denmark TWA 50
Finland TWA 50; 75-STEL
France TWA 50; 75-STEL
Germany TWA 50
Hungary TWA 20; 40-STEL (skin)
Ireland TWA 50
Netherlands TWA 0.25
Poland TWA 20
Russia TWA 25
Sweden TWA 50; 75-STEL
Switzerland TWA 50; 100-STEL
United Kingdom TWA 50
USA PEL 50
Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene)
ppm
ACGIH TLV 25; 100-STEL, Confirmed animal carcinogen
Austria MAK 50; Suspected carcinogen
Belgium TWA 50; 200-STEL
Denmark TWA 10 (skin)
Finland TWA 50; 75-STEL (skin)
France VME 50; C3 carcinogen
Germany MAK 50; Carcinogen
Hungary 50-STEL (skin); Carcinogen
Japan OEL 50; 2B carcinogen
Korea TLV 25; 100-STEL, Confirmed animal carcinogen
Netherlands MAC-TGG 35 (skin)
Norway TWA 20
Poland TWA 60 mg/m3; 480 mg/m3-STEL
9 Physical and chemical properties:
General Information
Form: Liquid
Color: Dark brown
Odor: Solvent-like
Value/Range Unit Method
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Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flash point: 64 ?C
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Danger of explosion:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure: Not determined
Density: Not determined
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Not miscible or difficult to mix
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
Materials to be avoided:
Oxidizing agents
Ammonia
Dangerous reactions
Gold can form explosive compounds with ammonia, ammonium hydroxide + aqua regia, and
hydrogen peroxide.
Dangerous products of decomposition:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Metal oxide fume
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye: Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Other information (about experimental toxicology):
Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
Reproductive effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
Tumorigenic effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
Carcinogenic effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
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Xylenes are irritating to the eyes and skin. May be narcotic in high
concentrations. Teratogenic, reproductive and mutagenic effects in laboratory
animals have been reported. May damage liver, kidneys and blood.
Gold compounds may cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract. Aplastic
anemia may result from damage to the blood forming organs. Gold has caused tumors
and reproductive effects in laboratory animals via implant, intraperitoneal and
subcutaneous routes.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Chromium powder, chromium (II) and chromium (III) compounds may cause nausea,
diarrhea, vomiting, skin and eye irritation and pneumoconiosis. Although less likely
than Cr(VI) compounds, the NTP considers all chromium to be potentially
carcinogenic.
Tetrachloroethylene causes general anesthetic effects, hallucinations, distorted
perceptions, coma and pulmonary changes. Experimental carcinogenic, teratogenic,
mutagenic and reproductive effects have been reported.
Cyclohexanol causes severe eye irritation and narcotic effects. Causes damage to
the liver, kidneys and blood vessels in experimental animals. Mutagenic and
reproductive effects have been reported.
Turpentine causes narcotic effects, conjuctiva irritation and pulmonary and kidney
changes. Tumorigenic effects have been reported.
Additional toxicological information:
Danger through skin absorption.
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not
fully known.
IARC-2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans: limited evidence in humans in the absence
of sufficient evidence in experimental animals.
IARC-3: Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
NTP-2: Reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen: limited evidence from studies in
humans or sufficient evidence from studies in experimental animals.
ACGIH A3: Animal carcinogen: Agent is carcinogenic in experimental animals at a
relatively high dose, by route(s) of administration, at site(s), of histologic
type(s), or by mechanism(s) not considered relevant to worker exposure. Available
epidemologic studies do not confirm an increased risk of cancer in exposed humans.
Available evidence suggests that the agent is not likely to cause cancer in humans
except under uncommon or unlikely routes or levels of exposure.
12 Ecological information:
Ecotoxical effects:
Remark: Toxic for fish
General notes:
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental
permits.
Toxic for aquatic organisms
13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
Not a hazardous material for transportation.
DOT regulations:
Hazard class: None
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: None
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Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: None
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: None
Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
15 Regulations
Product related hazard informations:
Hazard symbols:
Xn Harmful N Dangerous for the environment
Risk phrases:
20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment
Safety phrases:
23 Do not breathe fumes
24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data
sheets
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer or
reproductive toxicity.
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
This product is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.
This product contains chromium and is subject to the reporting requirements of
section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and
40CFR372.
16 Other information:
Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this
information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.
This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in
conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other
product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
Department issuing MSDS: Health, Safety and Environmental Department.
Contact: Darrell R. Sanders
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