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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION

ATTAQUE N2 or ACTIVATOR XB (code 10004)

ACTIVATOR / ETCH No. 3 (code: DPR 5003)
USE
This electrolyte is used at ambient temperature with the selective brush plating process for etching ferrous or cuprous
metals or light alloys before plating. It permits to eliminate impurities, oxides and various precipitates from the surface.
As the brush process is applied locally without immersion of the part, just where it is necessary, only small quantities of
solution are stored or used.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
DALIC - ZI de Plagu - 41, rue des Eaux - B.P. 90139 - 35501 VITRE CEDEX, FRANCE
Manufacturer and Seller, tel.: (33) 2.99.75.36.99, fax: (33) 2.99.74.49.31.
For information: sclaverie@dalicworld.com, tel.: (33) 2.99.75.53.88.
RELEVANT OFFICIAL ADVISORY BODY (France): INRS / Orfila, tel. (33) 1.45.42.59.59.
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2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CHEMICAL NATURE
Weakly acid aqueous preparation.
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING to 1999/45/EC and 67/548/EC
Preparation not classified as dangerous with regard to these directives.
MAIN HAZARDS
Adverse physicochemical effects
- Fire or explosion: this product is not considered as flammable or explosive.
Adverse effects on health
Is not classified as sensitizing but contains a skin sensitizing substance.
Effects on the environment
This preparation does not present a special risk to environment providing that the recommendations of the section 13
relative to disposal as well as the national or local provisions are followed. Refer also to the paragraphs 11, 13 and 15.
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3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENTS OR IMPURITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE HAZARDS (according to 1999/45/EC and 67/548/EC)
Substances present in concentrations higher than the minimal level of danger: NO.
Substances present in concentrations lower than the minimal level of danger (if 1%): NO.
Substances with the R33 phrase (if 1%) or with the R64 phrase (if 1%): NO.
Sensitizing substances present at 0.1% and more: YES.
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Formaldehyde (22 adaptation)

EC index N: 605-001-00-5
Regulated substance
CAS N: 50-00-0
EINECS N: 200-001-8
T: R 23/24/25
Classification of the
Carc. cat. 3: R 40
Symbol:
pure substance
C: R 34
T
Xi: R43
S phrases
(1/2)-26-36/37/39-45-51
25% T R23/24/25-34-40-43
Classification of the
5-25% Xn R20/21/22-36/37/38-40-43
substance according to
1-5%
Xn R40-43
its concentration (in %)
0,2-1% Xi R43
Concentration range in
0.1%
the preparation
OTHER SUBSTANCES WITH WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS: NO.
OTHER INFORMATION: contains also not classified salts.
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4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

CONTACT WITH SKIN
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash immediately with plenty of water.
CONTACT WITH EYES
Rinse immediately with plenty of water for approximately 10 minutes. In case of pain, redness or visual discomfort, call
an ophthalmologist.
INHALATION
Theoretically, not applicable. Under abnormal conditions of use causing considerable inhalation, remove the casualty
from the contaminated area, let him take a rest in a well-ventilated room and seek medical advice.
INGESTION
If the person is perfectly conscious, try to induce vomiting then give water to drink. Seek medical advice to decide to
transfer or not to a hospital.
PROTECTION OF THE FIRST-AIDERS
According to the situation, wear gloves, protective clothes and shoes, glasses, masks
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5 - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Water spray, dry ice, powders
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WHICH SHALL NOT BE USED
No contraindication.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Dangerous thermal decomposition products: decomposition of some components begins at 150C and gives notably
polyacids, unsaturated anhydrides and carbon oxides.
PROTECTION OF THE FIRE FIGHTERS
Because of the substances produced during thermal decomposition, use approved self-contained breathing equipment
and protective clothing.
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6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid contact with skin: wear at least gloves and preferably glasses.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Do not allow the product to be thrown away. Recover as much as possible for processing within the firm or by an
approved centre.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
With water to remove all non-recoverable product. Before throwing rinsing water, check the pH is between 5.5 and 8.5.
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7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Use as supplied. Close containers (in PE) tightly after use with the original cap. Do not re-use containers with another
product.
STORAGE
Store in a room away from alkaline products and powerful oxidising agents. Keep in original containers only, between 5
and 30C, if possible away from direct sunlight. The maximum recommended shelf life is three years from the date of
manufacture under normal conditions of storage.
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8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
TECHNICAL MEASURES
No drinking, eating or smoking on the workplace.
Maintain the premises and the workplace in a perfect state of cleanliness and clean them frequently.
Since the product is little concentrated in Formaldehyde, the values below are not reached.
EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES IN AIR
French decisions of 26 October 2007, of 30
June 2004, INRS file ND 2098
Directives 2006/15/EC, 2000/39/EC and
91/322/EC

Formaldehyde
Average value (8h) = 0.5 ppm
Limit value (15 min) = 1 ppm
(INRS file ND 2098)
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PERSONAL PROTECTION
Provide a shower, a powerful tap and sink unit and an eye basin near the work place.
Respiratory protection: during brush electrolysis, provide as far as possible an inhaling of the sprays / vapours where
they are created and extraction out of the premises, or work in a ventilated room and wear if necessary a filtering
FFP3 mask (EN 149:2001 standard).
Hand protection: wear gloves (in latex or nitrile for example).
Eye protection: wear glasses with lateral protections. Do not wear contact lenses.
Skin protection: wear overalls and safety boots.
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9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
- Appearance: colourless to pale yellow liquid.
- Odour: odourless.
- pH: 4.4.
- Relative density: 1.13.
- Solubility: miscible in water
- Boiling point: approximately 100C.
- Crystallization / Melting point: - 4C.
- Flammability: no.
- Oxidising properties: no.
- Risk of explosion and fire: no but potentially dangerous reaction with metallic nitrates.
- Other properties: allows the dissolving of most metallic salts.
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10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Good at ambient temperature with water evaporation for only risk.
Good in humidity and light (possible slight yellowing).
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Decomposition of some constituents from 150C.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Contact with bases and powerful oxidising agents (nitrates), in particular if the preparation has been accidentally
concentrated or dehydrated.
HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Beginning of polyacids growth at around 150C and then notably of carbon oxides and unsaturated anhydrides.
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11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data are available regarding the preparation. The evaluation of health hazards has been realised thanks to
directives 67/548/EC, 1999/45/EC and bibliographical data.
SKIN
The risk of skin allergy is probably very small because of the low concentration in formaldehyde.
EYE MUCOSA
Can become irritating in case of contact if rinsing with water is not immediately realized.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Slightly irritating if the electrolysis is performed without an inhaling of the sprays over the workplace.
Formaldehyde can cause respiratory allergies on some sensitive people.
IN CASE OF INGESTION
Possible gastrointestinal troubles if the swallowed quantity is large.
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES: table n43, for formaldehyde (in France).
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12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There are no ecological data on the preparation.
In general, a pH lower than 5 is fatal.
ECOTOXICITY
The components are not considered as dangerous for the aquatic environment.
MOBILITY - PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY - BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL OTHER ADVERSE
EFFECTS
According to the available data, the compounds in this preparation are easily biodegradable and are not bioaccumulative.
According to the applicable EC directives, it is not appropriate to apply theN symbol DANGEROUS FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT to this preparation.
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13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
This product and water used for rinsing must not be thrown away notably because of their acidity and their content in
metals after use. They must be processed within the firm or destroyed by an approved organization.
Contaminated packaging if not re-used with the same product is also special waste to be sent to an approved
organization for recycling or disposal.
Classification according to the commission directive 2000/532/EC of 3 May 2000 and its modifications (in particular
2001/118/EC, OJ L47). Use the mandatory documents to follow-up the waste products.
06 03 13* or Solid salts and solutions containing heavy metals
11 01 05*
Pickling acids
11 01 11*
Aqueous rinsing liquids containing dangerous substances
15 01 10*
Packaging containing residues of or contaminated by dangerous
substances
As the volume of rinsing water is small, it can be added to the waste solutions.
NOTE: in addition to the community provisions, it can be specific legislative and administrative, national or local
provisions on this topic.
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14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
A.D.R. (road transport), I.M.D.G. (sea transport), I.A.T.A. (air transport)
Not regulated.
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15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
This safety data sheet has been established in accordance with the Corrigendum to Regulation (EC) n 1907/2006 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of December 18, 2006, OJ L136, 29.05.2007.
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The preparation labelling has been established in compliance with the directive 67/548/EC (until the 29 adaptation:
directive 2004/73/EC of April 29, 2004) and the directive 1999/45/EC reviewed in last in January 23, 2006 by the
directive 2006/8/EC.
EC LABELLING:
Weakly acid aqueous preparation, not classified as dangerous with regard to the EC directives.
No sensitizing preparation but containing a sensitizing substance.
Contains formaldehyde, can cause an allergic reaction.
S37: wear suitable gloves.
HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
Council Directive 98/24/EC of 7 April 1998 on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to
chemical agents at work
An appropriate health surveillance of workers must be carried out according to the risk.
For each worker who undergoes this health surveillance, individual health and exposure records are to be made and kept
up-to-date.
Other paragraphs in the French version of this safety data sheet summarize French rules regarding:

occupational diseases,

administrative declarations and rules,

environment laws regarding rinsing water treatment.

See specific legislative and administrative, national or local provisions on these topics.
Additional information is provided in paragraphs 8, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
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16 - OTHER INFORMATION
RESTRICTION OF USE
For industrial use only.
We remain available to bring you the training or advice you may need.
R PHRASES OF THE PURE COMPONENTS LISTED IN SECTION 3
R23/24/25: toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34: causes burns.
Carc. Cat.3 R40: limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R43: may cause sensitization by skin contact.
R PHRASES OF THE PREPARATION ACCORDING TO THE SECTIONS 2 AND 15
None.
BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES
European directives, INRS files, safety data sheets of the components established by their manufacturers or distributors,
information of European Office of the chemical substances (ECB).

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MODIFICATIONS
Updating in relation to directives 2006/8/EC, 2006/15/EC, corrigendum to regulation (EC) n 1907/2006 published in May
29, 2007 and French decisions of October 26, 2007.
Revised paragraphs: n2, 3, 8, 15, 16.
OTHER INFORMATION
This sheet is provided to complement, not replace, the user instructions.
Information contained herein is bona fide and based on current knowledge relating to the product on the date of
publication. Furthermore, the attention of the user is drawn to the risks, which may be incurred when the product is used
for purposes other than those for which it is designed.
Information provided herein relates to this product only; it cannot take account of every situation that may arise at every
work place. This safety data sheet therefore represents only a part of the information required for establishing a safety
programme.
Under no circumstances does this sheet dispense the user from the need to know and to apply all of the regulations
governing its activity, which are not all necessarily quoted herein in an exhaustive manner.
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