Johnson Matthey 
                                   PALLADIUM DNS SOLUTION 
                                   151010 2.00 EC Current 15.09.2000 
 
    1.   PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 
                                          151010 
         Product Code 
                                          PALLADIUM DNS SOLUTION 
         Trade Name 
                                          Substance 
         Product Type 
                                          Johnson Matthey PLC 
         Manufacturer/Supplier 
                                          Precious Metals Division, Chemicals 
         Address 
                                          Orchard Road 
                                          ROYSTON, Hertfordshire 
                                          SG8 5HE 
                                          +(44) 1763 253000 
         Phone Number 
                                          +(44) 1763 253155 
         Fax Number 
                                          Potassiumdinitrosulfatopalladate solution, K [Pd(NO ) SO ] 
         Composition 
                                          1 
         JM Version Number 
                                          18/10/96 
         Date of First Issue 
 
    2.   COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS 
                                          PALLADIUM DNS SOLUTION 
         Product Formal Name 
                                          .Not Specified 
         Product Chemical Family 
                                          67859-45-4 
         CAS Number 
 
    3.   HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 
                                          There is no toxicological data available for this Palladium compound. The 
                                          principal hazard of this solution is the prescence of Sulfuric acid at a level of 
                                          approximately 5%. In accordance with the classification regulations this 
                                          solution is classified as a skin and eye irritant. 聽 
 
    4.   FIRST AID MEASURES 
                                          Over-exposure may produce the following symptoms - 
         First Aid 
                                          Inhalation - irritation of the respiratory tract, producing coughing. 
                                          Ingestion - abdominal pain. 
                                          Eye contact - redness, irritation, blurred vision and pain. 
                                          Skin - redness and irritation. 聽 聽 聽 
 
         First Aid - Inhalation           remove from exposure and allow to rest in fresh air. Seek medical attention. 聽 
                                          rinse mouth with clean water and give water or milk to drink. Seek medical 
         First Aid - Ingestion 
                                          attention. 
                                          irrigate with water or isotonic saline solution for 15 minutes. Seek medical 
         First Aid - Eyes 
                                          attention. 
                                           remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If 
         First Aid - Skin 
                                          symptoms persist, seek medical attention. 聽 
 
 
    5.   FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 
                                          Although the material is not flammable, toxic fumes will be produced if 
                                          involved in a fire. The residue, ash or char left after a fire may have catalytic 
                                          properties and may promote the re-ignition of flammable materials and 
                                          vapours. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and personal protective 
                                          equipment. Use any extinguisher suitable for the surrounding fire. 聽 聽 
 
    6.   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 
                                          Wearing chemical resistant gloves and eye protection, spread lime (calcium 
                                          hydroxide) or sodium carbonate liberally over the spillage to neutralise the 
                                          acid and mop up cautiously with plenty of water. Wash the area thoroughly 
                                          with water afterwards. 聽 
 
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                                       Johnson Matthey 
                                  PALLADIUM DNS SOLUTION 
                                  151010 2.00 EC Current 15.09.2000 
 
    7.    HANDLING AND STORAGE 
                                         Good industrial hygiene practices should be observed. Use only under 
          Handling (JM) 
                                         conditions of good local ventilation. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Do 
                                         not eat, drink, smoke or apply cosmetics whilst using this material. 聽 
                                         Store in an air-tight container under vacuum or an inert atmosphere, in a cool 
          Storage (JM) 
                                         dry chemical store. 
                                         Keep separate from incompatible materials and flammable or combustible 
                                         materials. 
 
    8.    EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 
                                         No specific exposure control standards have been established for the 
                                         Palladium compound. The following standards have been established for 
                                         Sulfuric Acid. 
 
                                         UK HSE OES - 1 mg/m鈥? 
                                         USA ACGIH TLV - 1 mg/m鈥? 
                                         Germany MAK - 1 mg/m鈥? 
                                         France VME - 1 mg/m鈥? 
 
                                         Local exhaust extraction should be used. If a risk of inhalation exists, users 
                                         should wear appropriate respiratory protection. Chemical resistant gloves and 
                                         suitable eye protection should also be worn. 聽 
 
    9.    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 
                                         red/gold solution. 
          Appearance 
                                         No odour. 
          Odour 
                                         3.5 - 4 
          pH 
                                         100掳C approximately. 
          Boiling Range/Point 
                                         0掳C approximately. 
          Melting Point 
                                         not applicable. 
          Flash Point 
                                         not flammable. 
          Flammability 
                                         not applicable. 
          Auto-flammability 
                                         not explosive. 
          Explosive Properties 
                                         not oxidising. 
          Oxidising Properties 
                                         no data. 
          Vapour Pressure 
                                         >1 
          Density 
                                         Water - soluble. 
          Solubility in Water 
                                         Fat - no data. 
                                         no data. 
          Partition Coefficient 
 
    10.   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 
                                         This material is supplied in a stable condition. No reactive hazards are known 
                                         for Palladium DNS solution. Many reactive hazards are reported for Sulphuric 
                                         acid, user are advised to refer to standard texts such as"Bretherick's" in case 
                                         of doubt. 
 
    11.   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
                                         There is no toxicological data available for this Palladium compound. The 
                                         solution is classified as a skin and eye irritant on the basis of the Sulfuric acid 
                                         content. 
 
    12.   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
 
 
 
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                                               PALLADIUM DNS SOLUTION 
                                              151010 2.00 EC Current 15.09.2000 
 
    12.   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (continued) 
                                                            There have been no reports of adverse environmental effects due to 
                                                            Palladium. 
                                                            The following data is available for the Sulphuric acid component. 
                                                            LC50 shrimp 80-90mg/lt/48hrs (aerated water), LC50 flounder 100-330mg/lt/ 
                                                            48hrs (aerated water), LC50 prawn 42.5ppm/48hrs (salt water). 
                                                            The toxicity of Sulphuric acid to aquatic life is a function of the resulting pH. A 
                                                            pH of 4.0 produced pronounced gill irritation and a pH of 3.5 caused death of 
                                                            sunfish, bass and carp. 聽 聽 
 
    13.   DISPOSAL 
                                                            The slurry obtained following neutralisation with lime or soda ash can be dried 
                                                            on a filter and disposed of to land-fill, in accordance with local and national 
                                                            regulations. 
 
    14.   TRANSPORT INFORMATION 
                                                            U.N. No. 3264, Class 8.0, Packing Group III 
                                                            ADR 2801 1(c) 
 
    15.   REGULATORY INFORMATION 
                                                            R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. 
          R phrases 
                                                            S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and 
          S phrases 
                                                            seek medical advice. 
                                                            2673951 
          EINECS Number 
                                                            Xi - Irritant 
          EC Annex I Classification 
 
    16.   OTHER INFORMATION 
                                                            30 July 1999 
          MSDS first issued 
                                                            15 September 2000 
          MSDS data revised 
          This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination 
          with any other materials or in any process. Such information is given in good faith, being based on the latest information 
          available to Johnson Matthey PLC and is to the best of Johnson Matthey PLC's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable at 
          the time of preparation. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to the accuracy, liability or 
          completness and Johnson Matthey PLC assumes no responsibility therefore, and disclaims any liability for any loss, damage 
          or injury howsoever arising (including in respect of any claim brought by any third party) incurred using this information. The 
          product is supplied on thecondition that the user accepts responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completness 
          of such information for his own particular use. Freedom from patent or any other proprietary rights of any third party must not 
          be assumed. 聽 
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          NIOSHTIC Occupational Safety and Health database. Published by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. 
          USA. 
          HSELINE Health and Safety Executive Library and Information Service. Published by the Health and Safety Executive. UK. 
          CISDOC International Occupational Safety and Health Database. Published by the International Labour Organisation. Geneva. 
          RISKLINE. Published by the National Chemical Inspectorate. Sweden. 
          TOXLINE. Published by the Chemical Abstracts Service. USA. 
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          Toxicity, Bibliography. The National Library of Medicine. USA. 
          Environmental Mutagen Information. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. USA. 
          Environmental Teratology Information. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. USA 
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          Hazardous Materials Technical Center Abstracts. Department of the Army, Hazardous Materials Technical Center. USA. 
          Toxicology Document and Data Depository. National Technical Information Service. USA. 
 
 
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                                             PALLADIUM DNS SOLUTION 
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    16.   OTHER INFORMATION (continued) 
          Federal Research in Progress. National Technical Information Service. USA. 
          Toxicology Research Projects. National Institutes of Health. USA 
          Toxic Substances Control Act Test Submissions. The Environmental Protection Agency. USA. 
          Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 3rd edition. 
          Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals. Friberg, Nordberg and Vouk 2nd edition. 
          Bretherick's Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards. 5th edition. 
          Grant's Toxicology of the Eye. 3rd edition. 
          Merck Index 10th edition. 
          Handbook on Toxicology of Inorganic Compounds. Seiler, Sigel and Sigel. 
          Catalog of Teratogenic Agents. Shepard. 4th edition 
          Reproductive Hazards of Industrial Chemicals. Barlow and Sullivan. 
          Royal Society of Chemistry, Chemical Safety Data Sheets. 
          National Sales Offices 
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          Johnson Matthey PLC, Unit 1 - 2, Blanchardstown Business Centre, Clonsilla Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Republic of 
          Ireland, Tel:- 1 820 7722, Fax:- 1 820 7733 
 
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          840070, Fax:- 721 849674 
 
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