Metalx Specialty Products, Inc.
B-9 Nickel Stripper, B-929, B-913, B-9 Plus, B-9 Nickel-Iron
SDS Number: FP100 Revision Date: 5/15/2015
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1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer
Metalx Specialty Products, Inc
1333 Virginia St.
Lenoir, NC 28645
Emergency: Infotrac: 1-800-535-5053
Phone: 828-754-0980
Product Name: B-9 Nickel Stripper, B-929, B-913, B-9 Plus, B-9 Nickel-Iron
Revision Date: 5/15/2015
SDS Number: FP100
Chemical Family: Metal salts
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS):
Health, Respiratory or skin sensitization, 1 Skin
Health, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, 2 A
Health, Acute toxicity, 5 Inhalation
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
GHS Signal Word: WARNING
GHS Hazard Pictograms:
GHS Hazard Statements:
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H333 - May be harmful if inhaled
GHS Precautionary Statements:
P301+312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P302+352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
P306+360 - IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.
P337+313 - Get medical advice/attention.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS
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B-9 Nickel Stripper, B-929, B-913, B-9 Plus, B-9 Nickel-Iron
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HMIS III: Health = 2, Fire = 0, Physical Hazard = 0
HMIS PPE: C - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Apron
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Cas# % Chemical Name
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127-68-4 20-40% Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-nitro-, sodium salt
497-19-8 30-60% Carbonic acid disodium salt
The specific chemical identity and/or exact percentages are being withheld as a trade secret (CBI). In the event of an
emergency, the exact chemical formula and percentages will be given to medical personnel upon request.
All chemicals in this product are reported in the EPA TSCA Inventory.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If
irriation occurs, get medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally to facilitate
irrigation. Contact a physician if redness persists.
Ingestion: If swallowed, wash mouth thoroughly with plenty of water. Get medical attention immediately. Do not give anything by
mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None Known
Hazardous Combustion Products: Unknown
Special protective equipment: Full protective clothing and approved self-contained breathing apparatus required for fire fighting personnel.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautionary Measures: Use appropriate protective equipment. (See Section 8.) Do not get into eyes, skin, or
clothing. Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapors. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental Precautionary Measures: Do not empty into drains, ditches and rivers.
Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleanup: Place in a non-leaking container for proper disposal according to
Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Metalx Specialty Products, Inc.
B-9 Nickel Stripper, B-929, B-913, B-9 Plus, B-9 Nickel-Iron
SDS Number: FP100 Revision Date: 5/15/2015
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7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Precautions: Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe vapors. Do not get on skin, eyes, or clothing.
Storage Requirements: Keep from freezing. Store between 50 and 80 degrees F. Keep container closed and in a well-ventilated
area.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Use in well ventilated area.
Personal Protective
Equipment: Eye/face protection: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye
protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN
166(EU).
Skin protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal
technique (without touching gloves outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash
and dry hands.
Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124
Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374 If used in solution, or
mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the
CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial
hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It
should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection: Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of
dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be
selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific
workplace.
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of
dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components
tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure: Do not let product enter drains.
Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-nitro-, sodium salt (127-68-4) [20-40%] : no data available
Carbonic acid disodium salt (497-19-8) [30-60%] : no data available
No Occupationl Exposure Levels have been established for this product or its chemical components.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Off-white to yellow powder
Physical State: Solid Odor: None to mild
Odor Threshold: No data available Solubility: Soluble in water
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Spec Grav./Density: No data available Freezing/Melting Pt.: No data available
Viscosity: No data available Flash Point: No data available
Boiling Point: No data available Vapor Density: No data available
Partition Coefficient: No data available Auto-Ignition Temp: No data available
Vapor Pressure: No data available UFL/LFL: No data available
pH: (1% soln) 9.0-11.0
Evap. Rate: No data available
Decomp Temp: No data available
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture and exceesive heat (above 200°F)
Materials to Avoid: Avoid exposing to oxidizeing agents and acids.
Hazardous Decomposition: Oxides of carbon, sulfur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen. Other unknown decomposition products possible
Hazardous Polymerization: Not expected to occur
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-nitro-, sodium salt (127-68-4) [20-40%]
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Oral LD50 LD50 Oral - rat - 11,000 mg/kg
Inhalation LC50 LC50 Inhalation - rat - 4 h - > 5,100 mg/m3
Dermal LD50 no data available
Other information on acute toxicity
Skin corrosion/irritation: Skin - rabbit -
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Eyes - rabbit -
Respiratory or skin sensitization: May cause allergic skin reaction.
Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human
carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by
ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by
NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by
OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity: no data available
Teratogenicity: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Globally Harmonized System):
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Globally Harmonized System):
no data available
Aspiration hazard: no data available
Potential health effects: Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Skin
May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation.
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Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been
thoroughly investigated.
Synergistic effects: no data available
Additional Information:
RTECS: DB7195000
Carbonic acid disodium salt (497-19-8) [30-60%]
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
LD50 Oral - rat - 4,090 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation - rat - 2 h - 5,750 mg/l
Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: Skin - rabbit Result: Mild skin irritation - 24 h
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Eyes - rabbit Result: Eye irritation - 24 h
Respiratory or skin sensitisation: no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human
carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by
ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by
NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by
OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: no data available
Aspiration hazard: no data available
Additional Information:
RTECS: VZ4050000
burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-nitro-, sodium salt (127-68-4) [20-40%]
Information on ecological effects
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Toxicity:
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe) - > 500 mg/l - 96 h.
Toxicity to algae EC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - > 500 mg/l - 72 h.
Persistence and degradability: no data available
Bioaccumulative potential: no data available
Mobility in soil: no data available
PBT and vPvB assessment: no data available
Other adverse effects: no data available
Carbonic acid disodium salt (497-19-8) [30-60%]
Information on ecological effects
Toxicity:
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) - 300 mg/l - 96 h.
Toxicity to daphnia and EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 265 mg/l - 48 h.
other aquatic invertebrates
Persistence and degradability: no data available
Bioaccumulative potential: no data available
Mobility in soil: no data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not
conducted
Other adverse effects: no data available
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a liscensed professional waste disposal
service to dispose of this material. Dispose of waste material in accordance with all local, regional, national, and international regulations
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.
Metalx Specialty Products, Inc.
B-9 Nickel Stripper, B-929, B-913, B-9 Plus, B-9 Nickel-Iron
SDS Number: FP100 Revision Date: 5/15/2015
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14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
USDOT: Non-Regulated
Marine Pollutant: No
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Component (CAS#) [%] - CODES
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Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-nitro-, sodium salt (127-68-4) [20-40%] TSCA
Carbonic acid disodium salt (497-19-8) [30-60%] TSCA
Regulatory CODE Descriptions
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TSCA = Toxic Substances Control Act
16 OTHER INFORMATION
METALX SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy,
completeness or reliability of this information, except that such information is, to the best of our
knowledge and belief, accurate as of the date indicated.
