SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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GOLD PASTE
UV CURABLE SCREEN PRINTING INK
North America: Europe: Asia:
NOR-COTE INTERNATIONAL, INC. NOR-COTE INTERNATIONAL LTD. NOR-COTE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.
506 Lafayette Avenue Unit 8 Warrior Park, Eagle Close Blk 4012 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10
Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933 USA Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate #05-08 Techplace 1,
Phone: 765-362-9180 (day phone) Eastleigh, Hampshire Singapore 569628
MSDS Issuer: EHS Department SO53 4NF England Tel: +65 6291-0898 (day phone)
Emergency Phone (United States): Tel: +44 (0) 23 80270542 (day phone) Emergency Phone (Outside U.S.):
800-424-9300 Emergency Phone (Outside U.S.): 703-527-3887 CHEMTREC
CHEMTREC 703-527-3887 CHEMTREC
SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Product is a metallic gold paste with acrylic odor that may irritate eyes, skin and respiratory
system. Product may also cause allergic skin reaction. Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid spillage to sewers or
waterways.
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Dermal, Inhalation, Ingestion
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Effects may be delayed for several hours.
Skin Contact: Potential irritant and can cause allergic skin reaction. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause sensitization.
Eye Contact: Liquid, vapors, or mists may cause eye irritation. Protect eyes from repeated or prolonged contact.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to upper respiratory tract upon prolonged or repeated inhalation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Gastrointestinal tract irritation may result.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: Chronic exposure of copper/zinc alloy may cause liver, kidneys, spleen injury, and/or development of
anemia. Chronic toxicity is confined to those persons suffering from pre-existing Wilson's disease.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: The following pre-existing medical conditions may be aggravated by
exposure to this product: Chronic respiratory disease, impaired pulmonary functions, liver or kidney disease, skin or blood disorders
and/or Wilson's disease.
HMIS ?RATING: Health - 2 Flammability - 1 Physical Hazard ?1 PPE ?C
GHS CLASSIFICATION:
Physical Hazards: Classification not possible for mixture
Health Hazards: Classification not possible for mixture
Environmental Hazards: Classification not possible for mixture
SECTION 3 COMPOSITION
INGREDIENT PERCENT BY CAS# EC# Symbol Risk Phrase
WEIGHT
Copper 45-46% 7440-50-8 231-159-6 Not available Not available
19- 20% 7440-66-6 231-175-3 F, N R10, R20/22,
Zinc
R36/37/38, R50/53
Photoinitiator Mixture 34-36% Proprietary Proprietary Xn, N R22, R36/37/38,
R50/52/53
Stearic Acid <1.5% 57-11-4 200-313-4 Not available Not available
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove excess material from skin with clean cloth. Flush
skin with running lukewarm water. Wash affected areas using mild soap.
EYE CONTACT: Flush the eye and under lids with warm water for 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses during the flushing. Get
immediate medical attention if symptoms persist.
INHALATION: Move subject to fresh air and keep warm. If subject is not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, have qualified personnel administer oxygen and get medical attention.
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INGESTION: If appreciable quantities are swallowed, seek immediate medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING METHOD: Dry chemical ONLY
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product contains brass powder which is an alloy of copper and zinc. Burning
brass powder, since it contains zinc may react with water to liberate hydrogen gas which will spread the fire. Burning brass may also
react with halogenated hydrocarbon extinguishing agents resulting in serious or violent reactions.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Do NOT use water or fire extinguishers containing halogenated hydrocarbons to fight a
fire in this product. Use only an NFPA Class D extinguisher containing dry chemical and equipped with a low velocity nozzle to
extinguish the fire. Evacuate area of all non-emergency personnel. Fire fighters must wear full emergency equipment with self-
contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Cover and soak up spills with absorbent, non-combustible material such as sand, sweeping compound or diatomaceous earth.
Collect material and place it in labeled, closed containers for disposal as solid in accordance with Section 13. Wear recommended
personal protective equipment from Section 8. For large spills, dike the area to prevent runoff from contacting public drains, sewers,
or streams.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Protect containers from physical damage. Storage of containers
should conform to flammable and combustible liquid regulations.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Store away from heat and sunlight. Store below 90 F (32 C).
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS: Not established for mixture.
Component Exposure Limit
Copper ACGIH TLV 1mg/m3 as fume or dust
ACGIH TLV 5mg/m3 as fume or dust
Zinc
Photoinitiator Mixture None known
Stearic Acid ACGIH TLV 3 mg/m3 respirable particles and 10 mg/m3 inhalable particles.
ENGINEERING CONTORLS/VENTILATION: Investigate engineering techniques to reduce exposures. Provide ventilation if
necessary to minimize exposure. Dilution ventilation is acceptable, but local mechanical exhaust ventilation is preferred, if practical,
at sources of air contamination.
EYE PROTECTION: Use splash-proof safety goggles or safety glasses that are ANSI approved to prevent eye contact. Eyewash
availability is also recommended.
HAND PROTECTION: Use solvent resistant gloves to minimize contact. Wash all affected areas prior to eating and at completion of
handling. Replace immediately if punctured or torn or when a change of appearance (color, elasticity, shape) occurs.
SKIN PROTECTION: Protective or disposable outer clothing is recommended.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use of NIOSH approved respirators is recommended where exposure is exceeded. If exposures
cannot be kept at a minimum with engineering controls, consult respirator manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment
for given application. Respiratory protection programs must comply with 29 CFR 1910.134.
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE, ODOR & PHYSICAL STATE: Metallic gold paste with acrylic odor
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not applicable
BOILING POINT (F): Not available
MELTING / FREEZING POINT: Not available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.4987
EVAPORATION RATE: <1
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): Not available
VAPOR DENSITY: Heavier than air
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RELATIVE DENSITY: 9.45 kg/gal
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not soluble
VISCOSITY: Not available
VOC: Not established, but expected to be <1%
pH: Not available
DENSITY: See section 1
PARTITION COEFFICIENT: Not available
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available
FLASHPOINT: >210癋 (>100癈) METHOD: ASTM D 56 TCC
FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE LIMITS (Volume % in air): Not established
SECTION 10 REACTIVITY / STABILITY HAZARD DATA
STABILITY: This material is stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat, ignition sources and contamination with dirt and other foreign materials.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid contamination or inappropriate mixing with strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids, peroxides, strongly
caustic materials and metal corrosion products including rust. Do not expose to UV light during storage.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal oxidation or pyrolysis (as in fire) may yield carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide, copper and/or zinc oxide, and volatile organic fragments which are flammable, irritating or toxic.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Under certain conditions (excess temperatures and contamination) hazardous polymerization
may occur. Avoid high temperature and contamination with foreign materials.
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA: No data available
LD50 ?Not determined for mixture LC50 ?Not determined for mixture
CARCINOGENICITY: IARC? No NTP? No OSHA? No
MUTAGENICITY: Not determined for mixture REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Not determined for mixture
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No determination has been made on ecological impact. However, it is highly recommended to prevent contamination of the
environment with this product, i.e. soil, landfills, drains, sewers, surface waters, etc.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of this material in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Transport this product in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. This product, as supplied, is not regulated nor
classified as a hazardous material/dangerous good by United States Department of Transportation (DOT), the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
(TDG), or the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
Export Shipping Class: Not applicable
DOT (49 CFR)/IATA/IMDG Hazard Class: Not applicable
UN Number: Not applicable
Export Shipping Name: Not applicable
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been formatted to the best of our ability in accordance with American National Standards
Institute (ANSI), European Communities (EC), and contains hazard criteria and all information required by the Canadian Controlled
Products Regulation (CPR).
Australian Inventory Status: All components of this product are currently listed in the Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substances (AICS) or otherwise comply with National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS).
Canadian Inventory Status: All components of this product are currently listed on the Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL) or
the Canadian Non-Domestic Substance List (NDSL).
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California Proposition 65 RTK: This product contains the following components that are regulated by the state of California as a
known carcinogen or reproductive toxin: None Known
Clean Air Act- Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP): This product and its components do not contain any Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Clean Air Act ?Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): This product and its components do not contain Ozone Depleting
Substances.
Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG): This product meets the requirements of CONEG pertaining to heavy metals total
content of no more than 100 PPM. No heavy metals are added as a part of the formulation, but raw materials may contain residual
parts per million as naturally occurring elements.
European Inventory Status: Components of this product are listed on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Substances
the European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS), or are exempt from being listed. This product is classified
(EINECS),
and labeled in accordance with EC directives.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Packaging Status: This product has not been cleared by the FDA for use in food
packaging and/or other applications as an indirect food additive.
Korean Inventory Status: All components of this product are listed on the Korean Existing Chemicals List (ECL).
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS): Product is in compliance with 2002/95/EC.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III:
Section 302 ?Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS): This product is not regulated as an EHS.
Section 304 - CERCLA: This product is not regulated for emergency release notification.
Section 311/312 ?Hazard Communication Standard (HCS): This product is classified as an acute hazard.
Section 313 ?Toxic Chemical List (TCL): This product contains the following components that are regulated under the Toxic
Chemical Release Reporting requirements 40 CFR 372: Zinc (CAS#7440-66-6); Copper (CAS#7440-50-8)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(b) ?Inventory Status: All chemicals in this product are TSCA listed.
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS?ratings are a registered trade and service mark of the National Paint and Coatings Association with the following scale:
* = Chronic health effect PPE Index
4 = Severe Hazard A = Safety Glasses
3 = Serious Hazard B = Safety Glasses and Gloves
2 = Moderate Hazard C = Safety Glasses, Gloves and Protective Apron
1 = Slight Hazard D = Face Shield, Gloves and Protective Apron
0 = Minimal Hazard E = Safety Glasses, Gloves and Respirator
EU Risk Phrases
R10 = Flammable
R20 = Harmful by inhalation
R21 = Harmful in contact with skin
R22 = Harmful if swallowed
R36/37/38 = Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R43 = May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms
R51: Toxic to aquatic organisms
R52: Harmful to aquatic organisms
R53: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Definitions
ACGIH ?American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
TWA ?Time Weighted Average
TLV ?Threshold Limit Value
STEL ?Short Term Exposure Limit
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service Number
NTP ?National Toxicology Program
PEL ?Permissible Exposure Limit
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
ANSI ?American National Standards Institute
Supersedes: November 3, 2008
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Disclaimer: To the best of our knowledge, the product information contained herein is based upon data believed to be reliable,
however Nor-Cote makes no warranty and disclaims any liability whatsoever for its accuracy or completeness. Since the actual use
of the product is beyond our control, no guarantee expressed or implied, is made by Nor-Cote as to the effects of such uses nor does
Nor-Cote assume liability arising out of the use of this product by others. It remains the responsibility of the user to ensure that the
use of the product herein is in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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