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                                    Material Safety Data Sheet

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         Printing date 08.06.2006                                Reviewed on 08.06.2006



     *     1 Identification of substance:

           · Product details:

           · Trade name: MDC DECHRO A

           · Article number: 15679

           · Application of the substance / the preparation Electroplating auxiliary

           · Manufacturer/Supplier:

             MDC Max Daetwyler AG

             Flugplatz

             CH-3368 Bleienbach

             Phone ++ 41 (0) 62 919 37 37

                    ++ 41 (0) 62 919 34 00

             Fax

             mdc@daetwyler-graphics.ch

           · Emergency information:

             Swiss Toxicological Information Centre

             CH-8030 ZÃœRICH

             Tel.: +41 (0)1 251 51 51

             National emergency call: 145



     *     2 Composition/Data on components:

           · Chemical characterization

           · Description:

             Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.

             CAS number    Text                              R-Phrases      Content

             10039-56-2    Sodium hypophosphite monohydrate -               20 - 50%

           · Dangerous components: Void



     *     3 Hazards identification

           · Hazard description: not applicable

           · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

             The product does not have to be labelled due to the calculation

             procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of

             the EU" in the latest valid version.

           · Classification system

             The classification was made according to the latest editions of the EU-

             lists, and expanded upon fom company and literature data.



           4 First aid measures

           · After inhalation

             Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

           · After skin contact

             Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

           · After eye contact Rinse opened eye for 15 minutes under running water.

           · After swallowing If symptoms persist consult doctor.



           5 Fire fighting measures

           · Suitable extinguishing agents

             Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.

           · Protective equipment: No special measures required.



           6 Accidental release measures

           · Person-related safety precautions: Not required.

           · Measures for environmental protection:

             Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

           · Measures for cleaning/collecting:

             Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders,

             universal binders, sawdust).

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       7 Handling and storage

       · Handling

       · Information for safe handling: No special measures required.

       · Information about protection against explosions and fires:

         No special measures required.

       · Storage

       · Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

         No special requirements.

       · Information about storage in one common storage facility:

         Store away from foodstuffs.

       · Further information about storage conditions:

         Keep receptacle tightly sealed.



       8 Exposure controls and personal protection

       · Additional information about design of technical systems:

         No further data; see item 7.

       · Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

         The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with

         critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.

       · Additional information:

         The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.

       · Personal protective equipment

       · General protective and hygienic measures

         The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to when handling

         chemicals.

       · Breathing equipment: Not required.

       · Protection of hands: Not required.

       · Eye protection: Goggles recommended during refilling.



       9 Physical and chemical properties:

       · General Information

            Form:                            fluid

            Colour:                          colourless

            Odour:                           odourless

       · Change in condition

            Melting point/Melting range:     <0°C (DIN 51761)

            Boiling point/Boiling range:     > 100°C (DIN 51761)

       · Flash point:                        not applicable

       · Flammability (solid, gaseous)       Product is not flammable.

       · Self igniting:                      Product is not self-igniting.

       · Danger of explosion:                Product does not present an explosion

                                             hazard.

       · Vapour pressure at 20°C:            23.0 hPa (DIN 51754)

       · Density at 20°C:                    1.136 g/cm³ (DIN 51757)

       · Solubility in / Miscibility with

            Water:                        fully miscible

       · pH-value:                           not applicable



      10 Stability and reactivity

       · Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

         No decomposition if used according to specifications.

       · Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known

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           · Dangerous products of decomposition:

             No dangerous decomposition products known



          11 Toxicological information

           ·   Acute toxicity:

           ·   Primary irritant effect:

           ·   on the skin: No irritant effect.

           ·   on the eye: No irritant effect.

           ·   Sensitization: No sensitising effects known.

           ·   Additional toxicological information:

               The product is not subject to classification according to the

               calculation method of the General EU Classification Guidelines for

               Preparations as issued in the latest version:

               When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not

               have any harmful effects according to our experience and the

               information provided to us.



          12 Ecological information:

           · General notes:

             Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly

             hazardous for water.

             Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach

             ground water, water course or sewage system.



          13 Disposal considerations

           · Product:

           · Recommendation

             Smaller quantities can be disposed of with household waste.

           · Uncleaned packagings:

           · Recommendation: Disposal according to official regulations.

           · Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.



     *    14 Transport information

           · Land transport ADR/RID    (cross-border)

           · ADR/RID class:    -

           · Maritime transport IMDG:

           · IMDG Class:       -

           · Marine pollutant: No

           · Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

           · ICAO/IATA Class: -

           · Transport/Additional information:

             Transport Emergency Card (Road):

             Number: -



          15 Regulations

           · Markings according to EU guidelines:

             Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals

             The product is not subject to identification regulations under EU

             Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV).

           · National regulations

             Swiss Legislation:

              BAGT-Nr./BAG-EDV-Nr. : 611 484

              class of toxicity    :4

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      16 Other information:

         This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall

         not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall

         not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

       · Department issuing MSDS: Galvanotechnik

       · Contact: Bruno Streuli

       · * Data compared to the previous version altered.

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