General Information
Revision date
2014-10-07
Product name
EARTHGOLD BRIGHT NICKEL
Product name
EARTHGOLD BRIGHT NICKEL
Identification on the label/Trade name
Aqueous salt solution
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+H332, H315+H319, H317, H334, H350, H360, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H332
Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
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 Harmful [Xn]; Irritant [Xi]; Danger to the Environment [N]
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H315 + H319: Causes skin and eye irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. R 22 Harmful if swallowed. R 40 Possible risks of irreversible effects. R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact. Irritating to skin and eyes. [R:36/38] R 45 May cause cancer [R45]. R 25] Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. [R50/53]
Precautionary statements
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water 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. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/ attention P330 Rinse mouth. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/ attention P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P391: Collect spillage. 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 K eep locked up and out of the reach of children. S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. S 22 Do not breathe vapors/msts/sprays. S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S29 Do not empty into drains. 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. S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. 3 4 (Continued) 2.3 OTHER PERTINENT DATA ON CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS: EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This product is a green, odorless liquid.
Health hazards
The product can mildly to moderately irritate the skin and eyes, depending on point of contact and duration of exposure. It is be harmful if swallowed. The nickel compounds in this product are suspected cancer-causing agents and respiratory/skin sensitizers. All the listed components 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 CANADIAN REGULATORY STATUS o This product is classified as hazardous under Canadian Controlled Products regulations (SOR-88-66). It is classified D2-A/B: Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects/Very Toxic and Toxic Material 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 (GHS) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4); Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Skin irritation (Category 2); Eye irritation (Category 2B); Respiratory sensitization (Category 1); Skin sensitization (Category 1), Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2); Carcinogenicity (Category 1A); Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B); Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1) REACH/CLP (GHS) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4); Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Skin irritation (Category 2); Eye irritation (Category 2B);Respiratory sensitization (Category 1); Skin sensitization (Category 1), Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2); Carcinogenicity (Category 1A); Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B); Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1); Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1); Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1) EU DIRECTIVES 67/548/EEC; 1999/45/EC Harmful [X]; Irritant [Xi]; Danger to the Environment [N]. SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Continued)