SAFETY DATA SHEET 

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Chrome Stripping Solution
Other Means of Identification: Not applicable 

Intended Use of the Product: Electroplating bath and brush
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
Met. Corr. 1
Skin Corr. 1A
Eye Dam. 1

Label Elements 
Hazard Pictograms:

Signal Word:
Danger

Hazard Statements:
May be corrosive to metals.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statements:
Keep only in original container.
Do not breathe vapors, mist, or spray.
Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves, eye protection, face protection, protective clothing.
If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
If on skin (or hair): take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing 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.
Immediately call a poison center or doctor.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Store locked up.
Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
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

Product Identifier

%

Classification

Demineralized water

(CAS No) 7732-18-5

92

Not classified

Sodium hydroxide

(CAS No) 1310-73-2

8

Met. Corr. 1
Skin Corr. 1A
Eye Dam. 1
Aquatic Acute 3

 


SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of First Aid Measures
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 and shoes. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 60 minutes. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
After Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least 60 minutes. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
After Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed
After Inhalation: Contact may cause immediate severe irritation progressing quickly to chemical burns.
After Skin Contact: Corrosive. Causes severe skin burns. Symptoms may include: Redness, pain, swelling, itching, burning, dryness, and dermatitis.
After Eye Contact: Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may include: redness, pain, swelling, itching, burning, tearing, and blurred vision. Causes permanent damage to the cornea, iris, or conjunctiva.
After Ingestion: May cause burns or irritation of the linings of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract.
Chronic Symptoms: None expected under normal conditions of use.

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
Dry chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Do not use a heavy water stream. 

Specific Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture
Fire Hazard: Not flammable
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive, however in contact with incompatibilities may release explosive hydrogen gas.
Reactivity: May be corrosive to metals.

Advice for Firefighters
Precautionary Measures: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.
Protection During Firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
Firefighting Instructions: Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
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: Cautiously neutralize spilled liquid. Clean up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Small quantities of liquid spill: take up in non-combustible absorbent material and shovel into 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
Additional Hazards When Processed: Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. May be corrosive to metals.
Hygiene Measures: 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. 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. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Storage areas should be periodically checked for corrosion and integrity.
Incompatible Products: Strong acids. Metals such as aluminum, tin, and zinc. Leather and wool. Oxidizing agents. Light metals and their alloys.


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).

Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2)

USA ACGIH

ACGIH Ceiling (mg/m3)

2 mg/m3

USA NIOSH

NIOSH REL (ceiling) (mg/m3)

2 mg/m3

USA IDLH

US IDLH (mg/m3)

10 mg/m3

USA OSHA

OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m3)

2 mg/m3

 
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: Corrosion-proof clothing.
Hand Protection: Wear chemically resistant protective gloves.
Eye Protection: A full face shield is recommended. Chemical safety goggles.
Skin and Body Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection: 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 PROPERTIE

Physical State: Liquid
Color: Clear to slightly yellow 
Odor: Slight alkaline odor
Odor Threshold: No data available
Melting Point: No data available
Freezing Point: No data available
Boiling Point: 212 °F (100 °C)
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: 10.5
Kinematic Viscosity: No data available
Solubility: Water : Complete
Partition Coefficient N-Octanol/Water: No data available
Vapor Pressure: No data available
Evaporation Rate: No data available
Density: No data available
Relative Vapor Density: No data available
Particle Characteristics: Not applicable


SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: May be corrosive to metals.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions.
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. Metals such as aluminum, tin, and zinc. Leather and wool. Oxidizing agents. Light metals and their alloys.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Smoke and soot. May produce explosive hydrogen gas on contact with incompatibilities or upon thermal decomposition.


SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Routes of Exposure and Symptoms
 Inhalation: Contact may cause immediate severe irritation progressing quickly to chemical burns.
Skin Contact: Corrosive. Causes burns. Symptoms may include: redness, pain, swelling, itching, burning, dryness, and dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may include: redness, pain, swelling, itching, burning, tearing, and blurred vision. Causes permanent damage to the cornea, iris, or conjunctiva.
Ingestion: May cause burns or irritation of the linings of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract.

Delayed and Immediate Effects & Chronic Effects from Short and Long Term Exposure
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not classified
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not classified
Carcinogenicity: Not classified
Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Not classified
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Not classified
Aspiration Hazard: Not classified
Chronic Effects: None expected under normal conditions.

Acute Toxicity Estimates
Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2):

LD50 Dermal Rabbit

1350 mg/kg

 
Carcinogen Listings
IARC: No 
NTP: No
OSHA: No  


SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2):

LC50 Fish 1

45.4 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h - Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss [static])

EC50 Daphnia 1

40 mg/l

 
Persistence and Degradability
No additional information available.

Bioaccumulative Potential
No additional information available.

Mobility in Soil
No additional information available.

Other Adverse Effects
Avoid release to the environment.


SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Sewage Disposal Recommendations: Do not empty into drains; dispose of this material and its container in a safe way.

Waste Disposal Recommendations: Dispose of contents and container according to local, regional, national, and international regulations.


SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

In Accordance with DOT, IMDG, ICAO and IATA
Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Identification Number: UN1824
Transport Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: III
Label Codes: 8
ERG Number: 154

IMDG:
Label Codes 8
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B


SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

US Federal Regulations
Chrome Stripper Solution:

SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes

Immediate (acute) health hazard


Water (7732-18-5):
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory

Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2):
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory

SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes

Immediate (acute) health hazard

 
US State Regulations
Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2):
U.S. - Massachusetts - Right To Know List
U.S. - New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous Substance List
U.S. - Pennsylvania - RTK (Right to Know) - Environmental Hazard List
U.S. - Pennsylvania - RTK (Right to Know) List


SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION, INCLUDING DATE OF PREPARATION OR LAST REVISION

Current SDS preparation date: October 17, 2024
Last SDS Preparation Date: January 15, 2022
Original SDS preparation date: May 16, 2014

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.