BHTBJ - ASSURE-ETCH ETCHING SOLUTION

Product Identification

Product ID:ASSURE-ETCH ETCHING SOLUTION
MSDS Date:12/01/1985
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F010682
MSDS Number: BHTBJ

Responsible Party
WILLIAMS GOLD REFINING CO., INC
2978 MAIN STREET
BUFFALO, NY 14214

Emergency Phone: (716) 837-1000

Info Phone: (716) 837-1000

Preparer: LAWRENCE A WILLIAMS

Cage: FO191

Contractor
WILLIAMS GOLD REFINING CO/BUFFALO, NY 14214
AMHERST, NY 14228 US

Telephone: (716) 691-0010

Cage: FO191

Ingredients

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 83%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA III)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 17%

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


FERRIC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7705-08-0

RTECS: LJ9100000

OSHA PEL 1 MG FE/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG FE/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, NARCOSIS, COUGHING & CNS DAMAGE. SKIN: DERMATITIS. EYES:
BURNS & BLINDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: DERMATITIS. EYES: BURNS & BLINDNESS.
INHALATION: DROWINESS, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, NARCOSIS, COUGHING, & CNS
DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DERMATITIS

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH AFFECTED
AREA W/PLENTY OF WATER OR ACID NEUTRALIZER FOR AT 15 MINS. SEEK
MEDICAL HELP IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: DILUTE W/MILK OR
WATER IF V ICTIM IS CONSCIOUS. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER MIST OR FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT, SPARKS OR FLAMES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL W/VERMICULITE, PAPER OR OTHER
ABSORBENT. DON'T FLUSH TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:ACID

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYE. STORE
CLOSED CONTAINERS OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:BE SURE TO USE VENTILATED CAP WHEN STORING MIXED
SOLUTION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC VAPOR/ACID, WHEN ADEQUATE VENTILATION
NOT AVAILABLE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, PVC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES, GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:165F
Solubility in Water:EXOTHERMIC
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-ORANGE COLOR, ALCOHOL ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALKALINE MATERIAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:UNDER NORMAL USE & STORAGE CONDITIONS &
DIRECT SUNLIGHT, HEAT, SPARKS OR FLAMES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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