Registered Quality System ISO 9001
QMI Certificate #004008
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Section 1: Product Identification
MSDS Code: 41670 Name: Copper Electroplating Solution
Related Part Numbers: 41670-1L, 41670-4L
Use: For use in the MG Chemicals Copper Electroplating process
Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percentage by ACGIH
Osha Pel Osha Stel
weight TWA
7758-98-7 Copper sulfate Pentahydrate 4.9-5.3 N/E N/E N/E
7664-93-9 Sulfuric acid 5.0-5.5 0.2 mg/m3 N/E N/E
25322-68-3 Polyethylene Glycol 1.0-1.2 N/E N/E N/E
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Eyes: Corrosive. Contact of liquid will cause severe eye burns, and corneal damage.
Skin: Corrosive. May cause severe skin irritation with possible burns.
Inhalation: May cause irritation mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. May cause chemical burns in the mouth, throat, esophagus,
and stomach.
Chronic: Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis.
Section 4: First Aid Measure
Eyes: Remove contact lenses. Flush with plenty of water. Get medical aid.
Skin: Wash skin with soap and water. Get medical aid if symptoms persist.
Inhalation: Immediately remove from exposure to fresh air.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give 1-2 glasses of water. Get medical aid.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Autoignition
N/A Flash Point: N/A LEL / UEL: N/A
Temperature:
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, Foam, Halon, CO2, Dry chemical, Any "ABC"class.
When involved in a fire this material may decompose and produce irritating vapors and
General Information:
toxic gases.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill Procedure: Prevent spill from entering sewers or waterways. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate
personal protection. Sprinkle absorbent material onto spill, then sweep into a plastic container for
later disposal. Wipe further residue with paper towel and place in container. Wash area with soap
and water.
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Registered Quality System ISO 9001
QMI Certificate #004008
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible
substances. Keep from freezing.
Section 8: Exposure Controls
Routes of entry: Eyes, ingestion, inhalation, and skin.
Ventilation: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below
exposure limits.
Personal Protection: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Wear appropriate
protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Wear Neoprene, butyl or natural rubber gloves.
Use a NIOSH approved respirator when necessary.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Odor: Solubility Evaporation Similar to
Liquid Mild Acidic 100%
State: In water: Rate: water
Boiling Specific 1.13 Vapor Vapor Similar to pH:
90癈 N/E <1.0
Point: Gravity: @25癈 Pressure: Density: water
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable at normal conditions and temperatures.
Conditions to avoid: Contact with incompatible materials. High Temperatures, Moisture and direct sunlight.
Strong oxidizing agents. Sulfides, Cyanides and strong Akalis
Incompatibilities: Sulfides, Cyanides, strong Akalis, Strong oxidizing agents, and Strong reducing agents.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Decomposition: Sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide could be evolved in a hot fire. May form corrosive
vapors, sulfur oxides, toxic fumes.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Sensitization: (effects of repeated exposure) Not known to
Carcinogenicity: (risk of cancer) The IARC has classified "strong inorganic acid mists
containing sulfuric acid" as known human carcinogens
(class 1). This classification applies only to mists and not
to sulfuric acid or sulfuric acid solutions.
Teratogenicity: (risk of malformation in an unborn fetus) Not known to
Reproductive Toxicity: (risk of sterility) Not known to
Mutangenicity: (risk of heritable genetic effects) Not known to
Lethal Exposure Ingestion (LD50): Inhalation Skin (LD50): Inhalation
Concentrations: (LC50): (TCLo):
Copper sulfate Pentahydrate 369 mg/kg Mouse N/A N/A N/A
Sulfuric acid 350 mg/kg rat 18 mg/m3/8H N/E 8 mg/m3/5D guinea Pig
guinea Pig
Polyethylene Glycol N/A N/A N/A 567 mg/m3/6H/2W Rat
Section 12: Ecological Information
General Information: Contains copper, very toxic to aquatic organisms, can cause long term
damage to the environment.
Volatile Organic Compounds, % by weight: 0
Volatile Organic Compounds, grams per litre: 0
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Registered Quality System ISO 9001
QMI Certificate #004008
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Section 13: Disposal Information
General Information: Stored used material and call a local waste management company for pickup. Dispose of in
accordance with all local, provincial, state, and federal regulations. Water runoff can cause
environmental damage.
Section 14: Transportation Information
Ground Canada: (all sizes 1L or smaller)
Classified as Limited Quantity. We recommend an MSDS accompany each carton.
We recommend that the shipper is trained and certified. Refer to TDG regulations
(Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations) and USA CFR 49 Regulations.
Meets Commodity/ORM-D label requirements and dual marking is permissible.
Ground Canada: (4L or larger)
Shipper must be trained and certified. Refer Refer to TDG regulations (Canadian Transportation of
Dangerous Goods regulations) and USA CFR 49 Regulations.
Shipping Name: SULPHURIC ACID with not more than 51 per cent acid, UN number: 2796, Class: 8,
Packing Group: II.
Air: (all sizes 1L or smaller)
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND TRANSPORTION OF THIS PRODUCT BY AIR. If you must move this product by
air, DG repackaging and documentation should be contracted through a certified Dangerous Goods Agent.
Shipper must be trained and certified. Refer to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Shipping Name: SULPHURIC ACID with not more than 51 per cent acid, UN number: 2796, Class: 8, Packing
Group: II.
Sea: (all sizes 1L or smaller)
Shipper must be trained and certified. Refer to IMDG regulations.
Shipping Name: SULPHURIC ACID with not more than 51 per cent acid, UN number: 2796, Class: 8, Packing
Group: II.
Section 15: Regulatory Information Cont.
CANADA
Industry and Science Canada
MG Labels products intended for the workplace to conform to WHMIS labeling regulations. Product identification, net
quantity declaration, minimum printing type size heights, and packaging of this product are in compliance.
WHMIS
This product belongs to the following categories: D1A, E
USA
CAA (Clean Air Act, USA)
This product does not contain any class 1-ozone depletors.
This product does not contain any class 2-ozone depletors.
This product does not contain any chemicals listed as hazardous air pollutants.
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, USA, 40 CFR 372.4)
This product does not contain toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the
superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372
EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Right to Know Act, USA, 40 CFR 372.45
This product does not contain chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 Title III of the SARA of
1986 and 40 CFR part 372.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, USA)
All substances are TSCA listed.
California Proposition 65 (Chemicals know to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, May 1, 1997 revision, USA)
This product does not contain any chemicals listed.
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Registered Quality System ISO 9001
QMI Certificate #004008
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
HMIS RATING NFPA CODES
0
2
HEALTH:
0
FLAMMABILITY:
1
PHYSICAL HAZARD:
2 1
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
EUROPE
RoHS
This product does not contain any lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB's, or PBDE's, and complies
with European RoHS regulations.
WEEE
This product is not a piece of electrical or electronics equipment, and is therefore not governed by this regulation.
Section 16: Other Information
Definitions: N/A = not applicable, N/E = not established
Disclaimer: This material safety data sheet is provided as an information resource only. M.G. Chemicals believes
the information contained herein is accurate and compiled from reliable sources. It is the
responsibility of the user to verify its validity. The buyer assumes all responsibility of using and
handling the product in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
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