Copper etchant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

Manufacturer Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. 30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099 Tel 800-343-0660 Fax 800-322-4757 Email: tech@alfa.com www.alfa.com

Prevention

Keep only in original container Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse mouth Take off contaminated clothing Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant