MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
June 1, 2001 Page 1 of 4
Max Etch Cl Starter Solution
Common Name
Manufacturer Old Bridge Chemicals, Inc.
P.O. Box 194
Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857
Telephone (732) 727-2229
Emergency Telephone (800) 275-3924
This document is prepared pursuant to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200).
SECTION I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION.........................................................
Common Name Copper Chloride
Molecular Formula CuCll2
EPA Reg. Number None
CAS Number 1344-67-8
SIC Number 28199 C 29
SECTION II. INGREDIENTS...........................................................................................
Copper Chloride (CAS No. 1344-67-8) 15-30%
Hydrogen Chloride (CAS No. 7647-01-0) 10% maximum
Water Balance
SECTION III. PHYSICAL DATA.............................................................................
Physical State Green solution
214 to 230o F
Boiling Point
Melting Point Not applicable
Specific Gravity 1.20 - 1.35
Solubility in H20 Completely
Appearance Green solution
Odor Pungent
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SECTION IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA......................................................
Flash Point Not applicable
Flammable Limits Not flammable
Extinguishing Media Copper Chloride does not burn nor
will it support combustion.
Special Fire Fighting Instructions If evaporated and dry residue is heated
above 600o C Cl2 + HCl is evolved.
Fire and Explosion Hazards None
SECTION V. REACTIVITY DATA.........................................................................
Stability Reacts with bases to cause exothermic release.
Conditions to Avoid Bases, cellulose, starch. paper, metals, hydrazine
and nitromethane.
Incompatibility See 鈥淐onditions to Avoid鈥? above.
Hazardous
Decomposition products Hydrochloric Acid
Polymerization Will not occur.
SECTION VI. HEALTH AND HAZARD INFORMATION.................................
Swallowing Toxic orally in accordance with FHSLA regulations.
Will cause burns of the mouth and throat.
Skin Short single exposure may cause severe skin burns.
Eyes Corrosive in accordance with FHSLA regulations.
May cause severe irritation with corneal injury and
result in permanent impairment of vision or even
blindness.
Inhalation Inhalation of mist may cause irritation to the upper
respiration tract.
This product contains Copper Chloride subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 of the
Emergency Planning and Community-right-to-Know-Act of 1986 (40 CFR 372).
SECTION VII. FIRST AID PROCEDURES....................................................................
Swallowing Give large amounts of milk or water. Do not induce
vomiting. Call Poison Control Center or a physician.
Never give anything to an unconscious person.
Skin Wash thoroughly with soap and water.Call a physician if
irritation persists. Remove and wash contaminated clothing
before reuse, Remove and destroy contaminated shoes.
Eyes Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes.
Hold eye lids apart during irrigation. Call a physician.
Inhalation Remove person to fresh air and call a physician.
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SECTION VII. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS.....................................................
Personal Protective Equipment Chemical safety goggles. Rubber
gloves and rubber apron
may be worn.
Ventilation Use positive ventilation
SECTION VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION...........
Aquatic Toxicity Copper compounds are very toxic to aquatic life.
Spills and Leaks Comply with Federal. State and local regulations on
reporting spills. Do not wash away the solution.
Recover. If product is in a confined solution, react with
Soda Ash to form an insoluble Copper Carbonate
solid that can be scooped up.
Waste Disposal Do not reuse container. Comply with Federal, State and
local regulations. Vacuum up solutions or scoop up
insoluble Copper Carbonate and dispose of in an approved
landfill.
Environmental
Effects May be dangerous if it enters the public water systems.
Follow local regulation. Toxic to fish and plants.
SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS..............................................................
Storage Store in plastic drums or plastic storage tank..
Other Precautions All precautions should be taken to prevent skin and eye
contact with this material. Design of equipment and
operational procedures should be such that the possibility
of skin and eye contact does not exist.
SECTION XI. REGULATORY INFORMATION.........................................
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be
accurate. However, no warranty. express or implied, is given. Regulatory
requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another.
It is the buyer鈥檚 responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with Federal,
State and local laws.
U.S. REGULATIONS: SARA 313 Information; This product contains the
following substance subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of
Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40
CFR Part 372: COPPER Approximately 10.0%
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed according to the
EPA 鈥淗azard Categories鈥? promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the
Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is
considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following category:
AN IMMEDIATE HEALTH HAZARD
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SECTION XII. SHIPPING INFORMATION..............................................................
DOT Shipping Name RQ Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S.
(Cupric Chloride-Hydrochloric Acid)
8, UN3264, PGII
SECTION XII. MSDS PREPARATION INFORMATION......................................
Prepared by Stephen Wolenuk
Laboratory Director
June 1, 2001
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