General Information
Revision date
2014-08-31
Product name
EARTHGOLD ACID ACTIVATOR
Product name
EARTHGOLD ACID ACTIVATOR
Identification on the label/Trade name
Salt Compound Mixture
CAS No.
7681-38-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Jewelry Plating •
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None Specified
supplier name
PAUL H. GESSWEIN CO., INC
Manufacturer Name
PAUL H. GESSWEIN CO., INC
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
PAUL H. GESSWEIN CO., INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
1999/45/EC CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE REGULATION CLASSIFICATION
2.2 Label elements
OSHA/CLP – BASED ON GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM
Hazard pictograms
To the right Toxic [T+]; Irritant [Xi]
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May impair fertility. May cause harm to unborn child. [R60-61]. Irritating to skin and eyes. [R:36/38]
Precautionary statements
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. 270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P332+P313 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. P305+P351+P338+P337+P313 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. P312: Call a POISON CENTER if you feel unwell. P405: Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. EC DIRECTIVE SYMBOLS, RISK AND SAFETY PHRASES S1/2 Keep locked-up and out of reach of children. (This safety phrase may be omitted for preparations sold for industrial use only). S1/2 Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. 2.3 OTHER PERTINENT DATA ON CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS: EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This product is a white, odorless sold.
Health hazards
The product can mildly to severely irritate the skin and eyes, depending on point of contact and duration of exposure. It may be harmful if swallowed. Inorganic Acid Compound, a component of this product, may cause adverse effects on the reproductive system. FIRE HAZARDS: This product is not flammable.
Physical hazards
This product is stable under normal temperatures and pressures 0 circumstances of use should be considered. Protective Equipment B/C (Continued) CANADIAN REGULATORY STATUS o This product is classified as hazardous under Canadian Controlled Products regulations (SOR-88-66). It is classified D2-A: Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects/Very Toxic Material E Corrosive o This SDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
Environmental hazards
This product may be harmful to contaminated terrestrial and aquatic life- forms if significant volumes are released into the environment. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Health 2 HMIS Personal Protective Equipment Rating: Occupational Use situations: B/C; Safety glasses and Flammability 0 gloves/ body protection suitable to specific
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
REGULATION CLASSIFICATION OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2, Serious Eye Damage, Eye Irritation - (GHS) Category 1, Acute Toxicity - Category 4; Reproductive Toxicity – Category 2 REACH/CLP (GHS) Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2, Serious Eye Damage, Eye Irritation - Category 1, Acute Toxicity - Category 4; Reproductive Toxicity – Category 2 EU DIRECTIVES 67/548/EEC; Repr. Cat. 2 [T+]; Irritant [Xi] 1999/45/EC SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Continued)