MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
This Material Safety Data Sheet complies with the
1.
Product and Supplier
Identification
Product: Copper Patina
Product Use: Wipe on plating solutions for stained glass crafts.
Supplier: Novacan Industries Ltd.
Port
Emergency Telephone: (604) 986-4617
Manufacturer: As
above
2.
Composition
|
Component |
% (w/w) |
Exposure Limits |
|
Sulphuric Acid (CAS No.7664-93-9) |
5-7 |
PEL-TWA 1 mg/m3 TLV-STEL 3 mg/m3 Designated A2 carcinogen only in concentrated mist or vapours (ACGIH) |
|
Copper Sulphate (CAS No. 7758-98-7) |
15-17 |
PEL-TWA 1 mg/m3 as copper TLV-TWA 1 mg/m3 as copper |
3.
Hazards Identification
Routes of Entry: (under normal conditions of use)
Skin Contact: Moderate Eye Contact: Major Ingestion: Moderate Inhalation: Minor
Effects
of Short-Term (Acute) Exposure:
Inhalation: Vapor or mist in the 50 to 100
ppm range can cause severe nasal irritation, sore throat, choking, coughing and
difficulty breathing. Prolonged exposures can cause burns and ulcers to the
nose and throat.
Skin Contact: Contact with
liquid can cause severe irritation, burns. Vapor or mist may cause redness,
irritation and burns if contact is prolonged.
Eye Contact: Low concentrations of vapor or
mist (10 - 35 ppm) can be immediately irritating and result in redness.
Concentrated vapor, mist or splashed liquid can cause severe irritation, burns
and permanent blindness.
Ingestion: Liquid can cause severe corrosive burns to
mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. Symptoms may include difficulty in
swallowing, intense thirst, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and in
severe cases, collapse and death. Small amounts of acid which enter the
lungs during ingestion or vomiting (aspiration) can cause serious lung injury
and death.
Effects
of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure:
Repeated and prolonged exposure to low concentrations of
mist or vapour can cause discolouration and damage to tooth enamel, bleeding of
the nose and gums, and chronic bronchitis and gastritis. Repeated exposure to
low concentrations of liquid, mist or vapour can cause redness, swelling and
pain (dermatitis). No evidence of carcinogenicity in human studies. This
product does not accumulate in the body.
Medical
Conditions Aggravated By Exposure:
Pre-existing respiratory and skin disorders.
4.
First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Flush contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently running water for 30 minutes, holding eyelids open. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area immediately with mild soap and water and continue for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek immediate medical attention. Remove any contaminated clothing and launder clothing before reuse.
Inhalation: This is an unlikely route of entry, but if victim has been exposed to vapours remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, a trained person should perform artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: If small amounts have been ingested, do not induce vomiting. Dilute contents of stomach with 1-2 glasses of water. If large amounts have been ingested, see a doctor immediately for gastric lavage with a cuffed endotracheal tube. If vomiting occurs naturally have victim lean forward to reduce risk of aspiration. Seek immediate medical attention.
5.
Fire Fighting Measures
Flash point: Not Applicable
Autoignition temperature: Not applicable. See information under “Fire Fighting Instructions”
Lower Explosive Limit: Not established
Upper Explosion
Limit: Not
established
Sensitivity to Impact: Not sensitive.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of sulphur, and if heated to dryness, copper fume may be produced.
Extinguishing Media: No specific recommendation. Use media to suppress surrounding fire.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Do not enter confined fire space without proper personal protection. Use approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not use water except as a fog. Cool surrounding containers with water spray.
Fire Fighting Measures, continued
NATIONAL
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) HAZARD INDEX:
HEALTH: 3 - Short exposure could cause serious
temporary or residual injury.
FLAMMABILITY: 0 - Will not burn.
REACTIVITY: 1 - Normally stable but can become unstable at
elevated temperatures and pressures, or may react non-violently with water.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS: Corrosive
6.
Accidental Release Measures
Personal Protection: Evacuate
unnecessary personnel from spill area. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment. Ventilate area. Do not touch spilled product without proper personal
protection. See Section 8 for proper protective equipment to be worn while
cleaning an accidental spill.
Environmental Precautions: Implement
spill control plan. Stop or reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent from entering
sanitary or storm sewers, waterways, or confined spaces. Use inert materials
such as earth or sand to form dike.
Remedial Measures: Restrict access to area until
completion of cleanup. Ensure cleanup is conducted by trained personnel only.
Use all appropriate personal protective equipment. For small spills: absorb
with neutralizing materials such as soda ash or lime and collect in sealed
containers. Flush area with water. For large spills, contain and collect
spilled material if possible. Notify government occupational health and safety
and environmental authorities as per applicable regulations.
7.
Handling and Storage
Handling
Procedures: Prevent
release of vapour or mist into workplace air. Ensure adequate ventilation. Have
emergency equipment readily available. If diluting, slowly add product to the
water to avoid boiling or splattering. Keep containers closed when not in use. Wash face and hands thoroughly after handling and
before eating, drinking, or using tobacco products.
Storage: Store
in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, out of direct sunlight and away from heat
sources. Store away from incompatible
materials such as oxidizing materials, reducing materials, and strong bases.
Keep storage area separate from populated work areas.
8.
Exposure Controls, Personal
Protection
Engineering Controls: Use
general or local exhaust ventilation to maintain exposure below the exposure
limits.
Respiratory
Protection: If respiratory protection is required, NIOSH recommends
for sulphuric acid vapour or mist in air:
Up to 50 ppm: Chemical cartridge respirator with inorganic
acid cartridge(s), powered air-purifying respirator with appropriate
cartridge(s), Supplied Air Respirator (SAR), or a full face-piece SCBA.
IDLH Conditions (50 ppm) or Planned Entry in Unknown
Concentrations: Positive pressure, full face-piece SCBA, or positive pressure
full face-piece SAR with an auxiliary positive pressure SCBA.
Escape: Gas mask with canister, or escape type SCBA.
NOTE: Air purifying respirators do not protect against
oxygen deficient atmospheres.
Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection, continued
Skin protection: Wear
impervious gloves and boots and/or other protective clothing according to
circumstances.
Eye and Face Protection: Eye
protection is required. Chemical safety goggles are recommended. The wearing
of contact lenses is not recommended.
Footwear: As required by worksite rules.
Other: Have a safety
shower and eye wash station readily available in the immediate work area.
9.
Physical and Chemical
Properties
Appearance: Clear medium blue liquid
Odor: Mild Acrid odor
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: < 1
Vapor Pressure: Nor determined
Solubility: Completely soluble in water
Vapor Density: Not determined
Freezing Point ≈ 0 oC
Boiling Point: 214 oC
Critical Temperature: Not applicable.
Relative Density: 1.06
(water = 1)
Partition Coefficient: No data
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
10.
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical
Stability: Stable.
Incompatibility: Very corrosive to most metals, producing
flammable hydrogen gas. Reacts violently with bases to produce heat. Reacts
with reducing agents to produce heat, fire and flammable hydrogen gas. Reacts
with oxidizing agents to produce heat. Contact with explosives may cause
detonation. Reacts with cyanides to produce toxic cyanide gas, and sulphides to
produce toxic hydrogen sulphide gas.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products: None known.
Hazardous
Polymerization: Will not occur
11.
Toxicological Information
Acute Exposure: The theoretical LD50 (rat/oral) for copper patina is 5128 mg/kg
Chronic Exposure: See Section 3.
Exposure Limits: See Section 2.
Irritancy: See Section 3.
Sensitization: See Section 3.
Carcinogenicity: See Section 2
Teratogenicity: No
reports for ingestion or inhalation of copper compounds
Reproductive toxicity: Not available
Mutagenicity: Inconclusive
results
Synergistic products: None reported.
12.
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity: Copper sulphate is a severe marine pollutant.
Biodegradability: No data available.
13.
Disposal Considerations
Place used and contaminated material and packagings into
suitable containers and dispose of as controlled waste. Review and follow all
local, state, and national regulations.
14.
Transport Information
Department of Transport (49 CFR): Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (contains Sulphuric Acid), Class 8, UN 3264, P.G. II
International Air Transport Association (IATA): Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (contains Sulphuric Acid), Class 8, UN 3264, P.G. II
1 Gallon Containers
International Maritime Organization (IMO): Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (contains Sulphuric Acid), Class 8, UN 3264, P.G. II
.
8 Ounce Containers
International Maritime Organization (IMO): Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (contains Sulphuric Acid), Limited Quantity, Class 8, UN 3264, P.G. II
15.
Regulatory Information
UNITED STATES – FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA):
All components are listed in the inventory.
OSHA, 29 CFR 1910, Subpart Z: Meets
the criteria for a hazardous substance.
CERCLA, 40 CFR 302: RQ, Cupric sulphate 4.54 Kg, Sulphuric acid, 454 Kg
SARA 302, 40 CFR 355: Sulphuric
Acid listed. Threshold Planning Quantity 454 Kg
SARA 313, 40 CFR 372: Sulphuric
Acid is subject to the reporting requirements.
SARA 311/312, 40 CFR 370: Immediate
(Acute) Health, Delayed (Chronic) Health.
16. Other Information
Preparation Date: September 25, 2001
Prepared by: Kel-Ex
Agencies Ltd.,
Comments: This Material Safety Data Sheet was prepared using information provided by
Novacan Industries Ltd., and CCINFO. The information in the
Material Safety Data Sheet is offered for your consideration and guidance when
exposed to this product. Novacan Industries Ltd., expressly disclaims all
expressed or implied warranties and assumes no responsibilities for the
accuracy or completeness of the data contained herein. The data in this MSDS
does not apply to use with any other product or in any other process.
Revisions: Revised January 20, 2004 (1)