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                               MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET





TRANSENE COMPANY, INC.

10 ELECTRONICS AVENUE

DANVERS, MA 01923



PHONE:(978) 777-7860

FAX: (978) 739-5640



       EMERGENCY NO.CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300



SECTION I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION



MATERIAL NAME: ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATING AMMONIA TYPE

(ENPAT)

Chemical family: Nickel salt solutions



SECTION II. INGREDIENTS AND HAZARDS

                                                                                    Toxicity

                                                                      %

(mg/M3)

AMMONIUM CITRATE              CAS# 3012-65-5                         6.5                   N/E

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE NH4CL       CAS# 12125-02-9                        5.0             10mg fume/M3

NICKEL CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE CAS# 7718-54-9                           3.0             0.lmg/M3 as Ni

SODIUM HYPOPHOSPHITE          CAS# 10039-56-2                        1.0                  N/ E

ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRACETATE CAS# 64-02-8                            0.4                  N/ E

AMMONIUN HYDROXIDE            CAS# 1336-21-6                         5.3                 5O ppm

DISTILLED WATER (NON HAZARDOUS)                                   BALANCE



SECTION III. PHYSICAL DATA



                                                    Specific gravity, 20/4oC N/A

Boiling point at 1 atm, deg C     N/A

Vapor pressure at 150C, mm Hg N/A                   Evap. Rate(BuAc = 1)         N/A

Vapor density (Air = 1)         N/A                Volatiles, %

APPROXIMATELY 80%

Water solubility at 20oC         N/A                Molecular weight            N/A

Appearance & Odor: blue liquid with slight ammoniacal odor, approximately of water density.



SECTION IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA



Flash Point and Method          Auto-ignition Temp.    Flammability Limits In Air    LOWER

UPPER

       N/A                               N/A                      N/A                    ---         --

       -



Extinguishing media: Water spray, or fog, CO2 and dry chemical.



Special fire fighting procedures: Water may cause frothing. Wear chemical retardant gear and NIOSH

approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Thermal decomposition produces toxic fumes.





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SECTION V. REACTIVITY DATA



Stability: Stable X                                Conditions to avoid: Heat releaseNH3 and HCL

           Unstable             gases.

Incompatible with: Strong oxidizing agents such as chlorates or nitrates. Strong alkalies or acids.

Hazardous decomposition products:      NH3 and Hydrogen Chloride Gas

Hazardous polymerization:        May occur                    Conditions to avoid: N/A



                                 Will not occur X







SECTION VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION



Effects of overexposure: Highly irritant to the mucous membranes of the eyes, respiratory tract and the

skin. Individuals hypersensitive to nickel may develop asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath or

wheezing. Causes irritation and sensitization or allergic reactions, which may be accentuated by heat and

humidity.

      FIRST AID:

      Eye contact: Irritant to naked eye; in case of contact flush eyes well for 15 minutes. Obtain

      medical attention.

      Skin contact: Irritant to exposed skin. Flush skin well with water for 15 minutes. Remove

      affected clothing, get medical attention.

      Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. Seek

      medical attention.



SECTION VII. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES



SPILLS, LEAKS: Cover the contaminated areas with absorbent material. Scoop up gross quantities.

Place in DOT approved container.

DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations. Aqueous waste

treatment if allowed. If not, contact professional disposal agency.



SECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION



Respiratory protection:     NIOSH approved organic vapor respirators where adequate ventilation is not

present.

Ventilation:    Where adequate ventilation is not available use NIOSH approved vapor respirator with

dust, fume and mist filters. Local ventilation through fume hoods or laminar flow stations is preferred.

Keep fumes away from strong bases.

Protective gloves: Skin contact should be minimized through use of rubber gloves.

Eye protection: Safety goggles, face shield

Other protective equipment: Steel-tipped shoes, eye wash station, chemical safety shower, chemical

retardant clothing.



SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS



Storage & Handling Information: Store below 60o Fahrenheit. Store in cool dry place. Do not store near

incompatible products or open flame. Store away from direct sunlight.





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NOTE: The National Toxicology program has listed Ni and NiO as possible cancer hazards. Although

these forms of Nickel are not active ingredients of this mixture, they may be products of reactions, or

formed when the mixture is heated. Please see the attached sheet for more information.









DOT Class









        TRANSENE COMPANY, INC.

        DANVERS INDUSTRIAL PARK

        10 ELECTRONICS AVENUE

        DANVERS, MA 01923

        (978) 777-7860 fax: (978) 739-5640







                    ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATING - AMMONIA TYPE

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HEALTH HAZARDS:



Inhalation:









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Skin Contact:





Wounds:



POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD IF INHALED AND MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION.





The National Toxicology Program has listed nickel and nickel oxide as possible cancer hazards. The

International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded there was sufficient evidence that nickel

refining was carcinogenic to humans and limited evidence that nickel and certain nickel compounds

were carcinogenic to humans. IARC could not state with certainty, which forms of nickel, are human

carcinogens but said �...metallic nickel seems less likely to be so than nickel subsulphide or nickel

oxides.� The inhalation of nickel oxide, even at high concentrations, and of nickel powder has not

resulted in an increased incidence of malignant tumors in rodents. Studies or workers exposed to nickel

powder and to dust and fume generated in the production of nickel alloys and of stainless steel have not

indicated a respiratory cancer hazard.



Inhalation of airborne nickel powder at concentrations fifteen times the PEL irritated the respiratory tract

in rodents. Inhalation of nickel oxide impaired long-term lung clearance in rats and, at concentrations

fifty times the PEL, produced pneumoconiosis in hamsters.



Repeated contact with metallic nickel can cause nickel sensitivity resulting in allergic skin rashes.



Nickel powder and nickel oxide have caused tumors at the site of injection in rodents. However, studies

of nickel-containing prosthesis do not suggest a significant risk for humans.









Ingestion:







Pre-existing

Conditions:





Nickel metal and nickel oxide have low oral toxicities; their oral rat LD50 are >9000 mg/kg and > 5000

mg/kg respectively. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration concluded that nickel and its inorganic

compounds are not carcinogenic when ingested.



Sensitized individuals may experience an allergic skin rash.









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