24K, 18K, 14K Bright Gold Solution SDS 2025
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Bright Gold Solution
Other Means of Identification: 24K Bright Gold, 18K Bright Gold, 14K Bright Gold
Intended Use of the Product: Electroplating bath
Restrictions on Use: For professional use only
Name, Address, and Telephone of the Responsible Party
Manufacturer:
Gold Plating Services
378 North Main #112 Layton, UT 84041
T: (801) 546 6200
www.GoldPlating.com
Emergency Telephone Number: PERS (801) 629-0667 or (800) 633-8253
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the Substance or Mixture
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral)
Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal)
Eye Irrit. 2A
Resp. Sens. 1
Skin Sens. 1
Muta. 2
Carc. 2
Repr. 1A
Aquatic Acute 3
Aquatic Chronic 3
Label Elements
Hazard Pictograms:
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements:
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Suspected of causing cancer.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Harmful to aquatic life.
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements:
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or spray.
Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves, eye protection, face protection, and protective clothing.
In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection.
If swallowed: rinse mouth. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell.
If on skin: wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If inhaled: remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If exposed or concerned: get medical advice/attention.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: get medical advice/attention.
If eye irritation persists: get medical advice/attention.
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a poison center or doctor.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.
Other Hazards
Exposure may aggravate those with pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions.
Unknown Acute Toxicity
Not applicable
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Mixture:
|
Name |
CAS Number |
% |
Classification |
|
Demineralized Water |
7732-18-5 |
82.9 |
Not classified |
|
Citric acid |
77-92-9 |
12.5 |
Comb. Dust |
|
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tripotassium salt |
866-84-2 |
2.3 |
Not classified |
|
Cobaltate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl) |
14931-83-0 |
1 |
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) |
|
Phosphoric acid, potassium salt (1:1) |
7778-77-0 |
0.8 |
Not classified |
|
Aurate(1-), bis(cyano-C)-, potassium |
13967-50-5 |
0.4 |
Acute Tox. 2 (Oral) |
|
Nickelate(1-), [N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glycinato(3-)- N,O,O',O'']-, hydrogen, (T-4)- |
34831-03-3 |
0.1 |
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) |
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of First Aid Measures
General: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label if possible).
After Inhalation: Keep at rest and in a position comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention. Symptoms may be delayed.
After Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Drench the affected area with water or soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Obtain medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
After Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
After Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed
Symptoms/Injuries: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause cancer (oral and dermal). Suspected of causing genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes serious eye irritation.
After Inhalation: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Symptoms may include: sore throat, cough, burning sensation.
After Skin Contact: Harmful in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Symptoms may include: redness, pain, swelling, itching, burning, dryness, and dermatitis.
After Eye Contact: Causes serious eye irritation. Symptoms may include: redness, pain, swelling, itching, burning, tearing, and blurred vision.
After Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Symptoms may include: gastrointestinal irritation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
Chronic Symptoms: Suspected of causing genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of causing cancer (oral and dermal).
Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
If exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Not applicable
Specific Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture
Fire Hazard: Not flammable
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive. Releases toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
Advice for Firefighters
Precautionary Measures: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.
Firefighting Instructions: Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
Protection During Firefighting: Firefighters must use full bunker gear including NIOSH-approved positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus to protect
against potential hazardous combustion and decomposition products.
Other Information: Do not allow the product to be released into the environment.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures
General Measures: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe vapor, mist, or spray.
For Non-emergency Personnel: Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Keep upwind.
For Emergency Responders: Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Upon arrival at the scene, a first responder is expected to recognize the presence of
dangerous goods, protect oneself and the public, secure the area, and call for the assistance of trained personnel as soon as conditions permit.
Environmental Precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up
For Containment: Contain any spills with dikes or absorbents to prevent migration and entry into sewers or streams.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Clean up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Small quantities of liquid spill: take up in non-combustible absorbent material and shovel into a container for disposal. Collect absorbed material and place into a sealed, labeled container for proper disposal. Practice good housekeeping - spillage can be slippery on smooth surfaces, either wet or dry.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Always wash your hands immediately after handling this product, and once again before leaving the workplace.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in areas where product is used.
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities
Technical Measures: Observe all regulations and local requirements regarding storage of containers.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use. Store locked up.
Incompatible Products: Strong acids
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits
For substances listed in section 3 that are not listed here, there are no established exposure limits from the manufacturer, supplier, importer, or the appropriate advisory agency including: ACGIH (TLV), AIHA (WEEL), NIOSH (REL), or OSHA (PEL).
Appropriate Engineering Controls
Emergency eye wash fountains should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
Personal Protective Equipment
Materials for Protective Clothing: Chemically resistant materials and fabrics.
Hand Protection: Wear chemically resistant protective gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles.
Skin and Body Protection: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Respiratory Protection: When there is insufficient ventilation, use a NIOSH-approved respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus whenever exposure
may exceed established Occupational Exposure Limits.
Environmental Exposure Controls
Do not allow the product to be released into the environment.
Consumer Exposure Controls
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Purple
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Odorless
Melting Point: No data available
Freezing Point: ~ 30°F (-1.11°C) at standard pressure
Boiling Point: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): Does not burn
Upper/Lower Explosion Limits: Product is not explosive.
Flash Point: Does not burn
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Does not burn
Decomposition Temperature: No data available
pH: 4.2 - 4.5
Kinematic Viscosity: No data available
Solubility: Water soluble
Partition Coefficient N-Octanol/Water: No data available
Vapor Pressure: No data available
Evaporation Rate: No data available
Relative Density: No data available
Relative Vapor Density at 20 °C: No data available
Particle Characteristics: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: 1.1 g/cm3
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions (see section 7).
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Direct sunlight, extremely high or low temperatures, open flames, sources of ignition, and incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen cyanide
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Routes of Exposure and Symptoms
Inhalation: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Symptoms may include: sore throat, cough, burning sensation.
Skin Contact: Harmful in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Symptoms may include: redness, pain, swelling, itching, burning, dryness, and dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Causes serious eye irritation. Symptoms may include: redness, pain, swelling, itching, burning, tearing, and blurred vision.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Symptoms may include: gastrointestinal irritation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
Delayed and Immediate Effects & Chronic Effects from Short and Long Term Exposure
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity: Suspected of causing cancer.
Reproductive Toxicity: May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Not classified
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Not classified
Aspiration Hazard: Not classified
Chronic Effects: Suspected of causing genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of causing cancer (oral/dermal).
Acute Toxicity Estimates
24K Bright Gold Solution
|
ATE (Oral) |
1,216 mg/kg body weight |
|
ATE (Dermal) |
1,250 mg/kg body weight |
Cobaltate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',ON,ON']-, (OC-6-21)- (14931-83-0)
|
ATE (Oral) |
500 mg/kg body weight |
Nickelate(1-), [N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glycinato(3-)-N,O,O',O'']-, hydrogen, (T-4)- (34831-03-3)
|
ATE (Oral) |
500 mg/kg body weight |
Citric acid (77-92-9)
|
LD50 Oral Rat |
5400 mg/kg |
|
LD50 Dermal Rat |
> 2000 mg/kg |
Aurate(1-), bis(cyano-C)-, potassium (13967-50-5)
|
ATE (Oral) |
5 mg/kg body weight |
|
ATE (Dermal) |
5 mg/kg body weight |
|
ATE (Gases) |
100 ppmV/4h |
|
ATE (Vapors) |
0.50 mg/l/4h |
|
ATE (Dust/Mist) |
0.05 mg/l/4h |
Interactive Effects
No data available
Carcinogen Listings
IARC: Yes
OSHA: Yes
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Citric acid (77-92-9)
|
LC50 Fish 1 |
1516 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h - Species: Lepomis macrochirus [static]) |
Persistence and Degradability
Citric acid (77-92-9): Readily biodegradable in water.
Bioaccumulative Potential
Citric acid (77-92-9)
|
Log Pow |
-1.72 (at 20 °C) |
Mobility in Soil
No additional information available.
Other Adverse Effects
Avoid release to the environment.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Sewage Disposal Recommendations: This material is hazardous to the aquatic environment. Keep out of sewers and waterways.
Waste Disposal Recommendations: Dispose of waste material in accordance with all local, regional, national, and international regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
In Accordance with DOT, IMDG, and IATA: Not regulated for transport.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations
24K Bright Gold Solution:
|
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes |
Immediate (acute) health hazard Delayed (chronic) health hazard |
Water (7732-18-5):
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
Cobaltate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',ON,ON']-, (OC-6-21)- (14931-83-0):
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
Nickelate(1-), [N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glycinato(3-)-N,O,O',O'']-, hydrogen, (T-4)- (34831-03-3):
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tripotassium salt (866-84-2):
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
Citric acid (77-92-9):
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
|
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes |
Immediate (acute) health hazard |
Phosphoric acid, potassium salt (1:1) (7778-77-0):
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
Aurate(1-), bis(cyano-C)-, potassium (13967-50-5):
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION, INCLUDING DATE OF PREPARATION OR LAST REVISION
Current SDS preparation date: October 15, 2024
Last SDS Preparation Date: January 15, 2022
Original SDS preparation date: April 30, 2007
Other Information
This document has been prepared in accordance with the SDS requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Disclaimer: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named manufacturer/supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of the suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.