Product ID:ELECTROPLATING SILVER SOLUTION, SPS 5855
MSDS Date:05/29/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N047514
MSDS Number: BTYDB

SIFCO SELECTIVE PLATING

5708 SCHAFF ROAD
CLEVELAND, OH 44131-1394
US

Emergency Phone: 216-524-0099

Info Phone: 216-881-8600

Cage: DO645

SIFCO SELECTIVE PLATING, DIV OF SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC

CLEVELAND, OH 44131-1394 US

Telephone: 216-524-0099

Cage: DO645

SILVER CYANIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 506-64-9

RTECS: VW3850000

Fraction By Weight: 95% G/L

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3 (AG)

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 (AG)

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

1,2-ETHANEDIAMINE; (ETHYLENEDIAMINE) (SARA III)

CAS: 107-15-3

RTECS: KH8575000

Fraction By Weight: <12%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM, S

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

FOLLOWING THIS, GIVE 50 MLS OF 25% SODIUM

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

NEW TREATMENT REGIMIN OF 100% OXYGEN W/I V

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

W/IN THE IMMEDIATE WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

FACILITIES. IF CLTHG SHOULD BECOME

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

WORN AGAIN UNTIL LAUNDERED OR SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 6.44 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:ACUTE CLINICAL SYMPTOMS OF
TOXICITY ARE LIKELY TO DEVELOP FROM INHALATION OF DUST OR VAPOR
MIST (IN SOLUTION). TOX BY INGESTION. IRRITATION OF MOUTH, PHARNYX,
ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH. CHRONIC:CAN CO RRODE SKIN IN ANIMALS & CAN
CAUSE DAMAGE TO HUMAN SKIN. CONTACT CAN CAUSE "CYANIDE RASH", A
CONTACT (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:DERMATITIS TO CYANIDE SOLUTIONS
GENERATED IN HUMID ATMOSPHERES. ALSO CAN CAUSE CAUSTIC BURNS TO
SKIN OVER PROLONGED PERIODS. SIGNS/SYMPS:THIS MATL CAN CAUSE GEN
WEAK, DFCLTY IN BRTHG, CYANOSI S, NOSE BLEED, HDCH, DIZZ, NAUS,
VOMIT,TACHYCARDIA, COMA & RESP ARREST CAUSING DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:ADMIN OF ANY FIRST AID PROCS MUST BE GIVEN BY QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUAL, PREF MED DOCTOR. SPEED IS ESSNTL IN FIRST AID. CALL MD.
ALWAYS HAVE CYANIDE FIRST AID KIT AVAIL (THEY CAN BE PURCHASED FROM
ANY SFTY SUPPLY CO). INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.SUPPORT BRTHG (GIVE
O*2/ARTF RESP) . SKIN:WASH MATL OFF CONTAM AREAS W/SOAP & WATER.
EYES:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. (SUPP DATA)

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, HALON 211 - DO NOT USE
CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY TOXIC FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN CYANIDE
IS RELEASED BY CONTACT W/CARBON DIOXIDE & ACIDS. CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE
MIXTURES W/AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE SPILL AREA. WEAR FULL BODY
PROTECTION. ABSORB SPILL W/INERT MATERIAL & SAVE FOR REFINING OF
PRECIOUS METAL. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER OR DRAIN. DO NOT ALLOW ANY
ACIDIC MATERIAL TO COME INTO CONT ACT W/CYANIDE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN AIR TIGHT CONTAINERS IN A
COOL DRY AREA & WELL VENTILATED, AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS,
I.E., ACIDS.
Other Precautions:EATING & SMOKING SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED IN AREAS
WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS HANDLED OR STORED. PROPER TRAINING SHOULD BE
GIVEN TO PERSONNEL HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: ADEQUATE EXHAUST. AREAS SHOULD BE MONITORED
REGULARLY FOR CYANIDE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPVD CHEMICAL WORK GOGG .
Other Protective Equipment:FULL BODY CLTHG PROT. WHERE THERE IS POSS OF
EXPOS, FACILITIES FOR DRENCHING OF BODY & EYES SHOULD BE PROVIDED
(ING 5)
Work Hygienic Practices:EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE THIS MATL SHOULD WASH
THEIR HANDS & FACE THORO BEFORE EATING, SMOKING/USING REST ROOM
(ING 6)
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:INGEST:BREAK AMYL NITRATE PEARLS IN CLOTH & HOLD UNDER
NOSE FOR 15 SECS. DO NOT GIVE MOUTH TO MOUTH RESP. INDUCE VOMIT -
HAVE VICTIM LIE DOWN. DO NOT ADMIN ANYTHING TO UNCON PERS. NOTE TO
MD:MED THERAPY:ADMIN 10 MLS OF 3% SODIUM NITRITE I V AT 2.5-5
MLS/MIN TO ADULTS & 10 MG/M3 TO CHILDREN. IMMED (ING 3)

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.11 (H*2O=1)
pH:10.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT GRAYISH COLOR; SLIGHT AMMONIACAL ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS NITRATES, CHLORATES & PEROXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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