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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
TRANSENE COMPANY, INC.
DANVERS INDUSTRIAL PARK
10 ELECTRONICS AVENUE
DANVERS, MA 01923
TEL: 978. 777-7860 FAX: 978-739-5640
www.transene.com
SECTION I. MATERIAL INDENTIFICATION
MATERIAL NAME: NICKEL ETCHANT TFB Reviewed: M.E. Hecht 08/01
TRADE NAME: Nickel Etch TFB
CHEMICAL NAME: Nitric acid Aqueous solution
SECTION II. INGREDIENTS AND HAZRDS
toxicity
Nitric Acid CAS# 7697-37-2 10-20% 2ppm (TLV)
Potassium Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonate CAS# 2795-39-3 <1% 0.1 mg/M3
Water CAS# 7732-18-5 Balance
SECTION III: PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling point at 1atm, deg C>200F Specific, 20/4C 1.25
Vapor pressure at 15C, mmHg>1 Evap. Rate (BuAc=1) N/A
Vapor density (air=1) N/A Volatiles, % N/A
Water solubility at 20C complete Molecular weight N/A
Appearance and odor: Clear, colorless liquid with an acrid oder
SECTION IV: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash point and method Autoignition Temp. Flammability Limits in Air Lower Upper
Non-flammable N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Extinguishing media: Water spray or fog, carbon dioxide, and dry chemical.
Special fire fighting procedures: Water may cause frothing/wear chemically retardant gear and NIOSH
approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Thermal decomposition produces toxic (NOx) fumes.
Moderate hazard by chemical reaction with reducing agents/ wood and other organics may ignite
spontaneously or have increased flammability.
SECTION V: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability stable X conditions to avoid: excess heat, cyanide salts bases
Unstable
Incompatible with; Strong reducing agents, water, formic acid.
Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of nitrogen
SECTION VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of overexposure: Oxides of nitrogen or nitric acid are highly irritant to the mucous membranes
of the eyes, respiratory tract and the skin.
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 soda ash and slaked lime mixture (50-50). Mix
and add water if necessary to form slurry. 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 also
preferred. Keep fumes away from strong bases or cyanide salts.
Protective gloves: Skin contact should be minimized through use of rubber gloves
Other protective equipment: Steel-tipped shoes, eye wash station, chemical safety shower, chemical
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retardant clothing.
Eye protection: Safety goggles, face shield
SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
Storage & Handling information
Store below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Store in cool, dry place. Do not store near incompatible products or
open flame. Store away from direct sunlight.
DOT CLASS: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
(NITRIC ACID & FLUOROCARBON SURFACTANT
AQUEOUS SOLUTION) UN 3264 APPROVALS M.E. Hecht 11/99
Judgements as to the suitability of information herein for purchaser's purposes are necessarily
purchaser's responsibility. Therefore, although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of such
information, Transene extends no warranties, makes no representations and assumes no responsibility as
to accuracy or suitability of such information for application to purchaser's intended purpose of for
consequences of ifs use.
ADDENDUM TO MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
REGULATORY STATUS
THIS ADDENDUM MUST NOT BE
DETACHED FROM THE MSDS
IDENTIFIES SARA 313 SUBSTANCE HAZARD CATEGORIES FOR SARA
(S)
Any copying or redistribution of the
MSDS
Section 311/312 Reporting
must include a copy of this addendum
(Chem.Key: PHACD) Acute Chronic Fire Pressure Reactive
Product or Components
SARA EHS SARA Section 313 CERCLA Sec. 103 RCRA
Sect. 302 Chemicals
Of Products
RQ TPQ Name Chemical Section
RQ (lbs.)
(lbs.) (lbs.) List Category 261.33
NITRIC ACID, 70%
1000 1000 Yes No 1000 No
(7697-37-2)
SARA Section 302 EHS RQ: Reportable Quantity of Extremely Hazardous Substance, listed at 40 CFR
355.
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SARA Section 302 EHS TPQ: Threshold Planning Quantity of Extremely Hazardous Substance. An
asterisk (*) following a threshold Planning Quantity signifies that if the material is a solid and has a
particle size equal to or larger than 100 micrometers, the Threshold Planning Quantity + 10,000 LBS.
SARA Section 313 Chemicals: Toxic Substances subject to annual release reporting requirements listed
at 40 CFR 372.65.
CERCLA Sec 103: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
(Superfund). Releases to air, land or water of these hazardous substances which exceed the Reportable
Quantity (RQ) must be reported to the National Response Center (800-424-8802); Listed at 40 CFR
302.4
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Reclamation Act. Commercial chemical product wastes designated
as acute hazards and toxic under 40 CFR 261.33
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Effective Date 02-17-87 Supersedes 04-30-86
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