DALIC, B.P.

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

I - IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION

ATTAQUE N4 or ACTIVATOR XP (code 10034)

ACTIVATOR / ETCH N4 (code: DPR 5004)
USE OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATIONS
These solutions are used at ambient temperature with a brush plating tool to etch locally some substrates (stainless
steel, nickel and nickel alloys: inconels, monels, etc.). The surfaces are firstly etched with reverse polarity; then powerful
depassivation carried out with normal polarity ensures adhesion of the deposit.
A correct treatment causes a surface dissolution of approximately 7 m.
The specificity of the brush process is it can be applied locally, just where it is necessary, without immersion of the part.
Thus, only small quantities of solutions are stored or used.
COMPANY / UNDERTAKING IDENTIFICATION

DALIC - ZI de Plagu - 41, Rue des Eaux, BP. 90139 - 35501 VITRE CEDEX, France
Manufacturer and Seller Tel.: (33) 2.99.75.36.99 - Fax: (33) 2.99.74.49.31
FRENCH EMERGENCY TELEPHONE

INRS / Orfila, tel.: (33) 1.45.42.59.59

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II - 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%): YES.
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Regulated substance

HCl (19 )
Hydrochloric acid
EC index N: 017-002-01-X
CAS N: EINECS N: 231-595-7
C R34
Xi R37
(1/2)-26-45

Classification of the
pure substance
S phrases
Classification of the
25 % C R34-37
substance according to
10-25 % Xi R36/37/38
its concentration (in %)
Concentration range in
< 10 %
the preparations

Substances with the R33 phrase (if 1%) or with the R64 phrase (if 1%) or sensitising substances (if 0.1%): NO.
OTHER SUBSTANCES WITH WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS: NO.
OTHER INFORMATION: contains also not classified salts.
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III HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CHEMICAL NATURE
Acidic aqueous solutions containing not specified chemicals or specified products below the regulated levels, for
example less than 10% hydrochloric acid.
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO 1999/45/EC and 67/548/EC
Preparations not classified as dangerous with regard to these directives in reason of their low content in acids and other
components.
MAIN HAZARDS
Adverse physicochemical effects
- Fire or explosion: these products are not classified as flammable or explosive.
Adverse effects on health
Due to the pH (less than 1), may cause damage in case of contact with eyes or skin if washing with water is not
immediately achieved, also in case of ingestion or by inhalation under abnormal conditions of use.

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Effects on the environment

These preparations are not classified as dangerous for the environment providing that the recommendations of the
section XIII relative to disposal as well as the national or local provisions are followed.
Refer also to the paragraphs XI, XIII and XV.
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IV - 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 15 minutes. In case of pain, redness, local oedema 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. Following the inhaled
quantity, a delayed pulmonary oedema may appear and a clinical and radiological supervision may be necessary.
INGESTION
Dont try to induce vomiting. Do not give anything to drink. Call immediately the medical service to transfer to hospital.
Complications may appear later. A clinical and biological supervision and a treatment may be necessary.
PROTECTION OF THE FIRST-AIDERS
According to the situation, wear gloves, clothes and protective shoes, glasses or masks
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V - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Water spray to blow the vapours and sprays of hydrochloric acid back down. Sodium carbonate or slaked lime to
neutralize the acid.
Dry ice, powders and chemical foams.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WHICH MUST NOT BE USED
No contraindication.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Hydrogen chloride (gas) and the other substances that remain after water evaporation are thermally very stable even
above 1000C. The dissociation of HCl gas in hydrogen and chlorine is higher than 1% above 2230C. HCl gas is
heavier than air.
Dangerous thermal decomposition products: pungent and toxic fumes containing in particular oxides, hydrochloric gas,
chlorides, hydrogen and chlorine according to the temperature.
PROTECTION OF THE FIRE-FIGHTERS
Because of the toxicity of the substances that are produced during thermal decomposition, use approved self-contained
breathing equipment and protective clothing in case of intervention.
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VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid contact with skin and eyes: wear at least gloves, glasses and a FFP3 mask in case of sprays or vapours.
In case of contact, wash thoroughly with water.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Do not allow the product to be thrown away without neutralization. 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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VII - 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 on a spill-retaining vat away from alkaline or oxidizing products, sulphuric acid, metals and cyanides. Keep in
original containers only, between 5 and 30C if possible away from sun-light. The maximum recommended shelf life is
three years from the date of manufacture under normal conditions of storage.
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VIII - 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.
EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES IN AIR
France: decision of 30 June 2004
Directive 2000/39/EC
Directive 2006/15/EC

Anhydrous hydrochloric acid

Limit value = 7.6 mg/m3
3
Average value = 8 mg/m
3
Limit value = 15 mg/m
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PERSONAL PROTECTION
Provide a shower, a powerful tap and sink unit, an eye basin in the vicinity of the work place and a protective breathing
mask for emergency interventions.
- Respiratory protection: during brush electrolysis, provide an inhaling of the sprays / vapours where they are created and
extraction out of the premises and if insufficient, wear a filtering B2P3 cartridge according to EN 405:2002 standard.
- Hand protection: wear imperatively gloves (in latex, nitrile or neoprene for example).
- Eye protection: wear imperatively glasses with lateral protections or a facial screen. Do not wear contact lenses.
- Skin protection: wear overalls and safety shoes.
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IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance: colourless liquid.

Odour: odourless.
pH: <1.
Relative density: 1.11.
Solubility: miscible in water in all proportions.
Boiling point: approximately 100C.
Crystallisation / melting point: -13C.
Flammability: nil.
Oxidising properties: nil.
Danger of fire or explosion: no, but these products can react vigorously with some compounds (see section X). In
case of reaction with metals, there is also hydrogen evolution (flammable and explosive gas in some concentrations
in air).
Other properties: not applicable.
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X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Good at ambient temperature with water evaporation for only risk.
Good in humidity and light.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
High temperatures.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Notably bases, oxidizers, organic products, metals, halogenated products, perchloric acid, sulphuric acid, oleum,
cyanides
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Toxic and pungent fumes containing in particular oxides, hydrochloric gas, chlorides, hydrogen and chlorine according to
the temperature or to the reactions.
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XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data are available regarding the preparations themselves. The evaluation of health hazards has been realised
thanks to directives 67/548/EC, 1999/45/EC and bibliographical data.
SKIN
Little irritating but the pH is lower than 1. The effect will depend on the applied quantity and on the length of contact.
EYE MUCOSA
Is not classified as irritating; however following the length of contact and the applied quantity, may cause severe
irritations and even severe caustic lesions if decontamination with water is not quickly achieved.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
May be strongly irritating if the electrolysis is performed with a bad inhaling of the sprays above the workplace.
IN CASE OF INGESTION
Pains and vomiting are possible as well as burns and complications in the following days.

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INDUSTRIAL DISEASES: none (in FRANCE).

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XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There are no ecological data on the preparations themselves.
ECOTOXICITY
Bibliographic data concerning hydrochloric acid:
FISHES - CL50 (24 h) = 369 mg/L, DAPHNIAS - CE50 (24 h) = 213 mg/L, ALGAE - CI50 (120 h) = 25.5 mg/L.
Immediate ionization in aquatic environment.
Harmful to the aquatic organisms because of the acidic pH.
MOBILITY - PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY - BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL OTHER ADVERSE
EFFECTS
High mobility and persistence under ionic state. The involved substances are not bio accumulative.
According to the applicable EC directives, it is not appropriate to apply theN symbol DANGEROUS FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT to these preparations.
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XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
These products 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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XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
A.D.R. (road transport)
Hydrochloric acid, class 8, classification code C1, packaging group III, hazard label model 8, restricted quantities LQ19,
hazard identification n 80, material identification n 1789.
I.M.D.G. (sea transport)
Hydrochloric acid, UN N 1789, class 8, packaging group III, subsidiary risk label: not applicable, restricted quantities
5L, stowing and separation: category C, safety sheets F-A, S-B.
I.A.T.A. (air transport)
Hydrochloric acid, UN N 1789, class 8, subsidiary risk: not applicable, risk label: CORROSIVE, packaging group III,
Passenger and Cargo aircraft: packaging instructions 819, maximum quantity per package: 5L, Cargo aircraft only:
packaging instructions 821, maximum quantity per package: 60L, instruction IDC 8L.
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XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
This safety data sheet has been established in accordance with Commission Directive 91/155/EC of 5 March 1991
modified by the directive 2001/58/EC of 27 July 2001. It complies with standards NF T 01-102 and ISO 11014-1.
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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 29 April 2004) and the directive 1999/45/EC modified by the directive 2001/60/EC of 7 August
2001.
EC LABELLING:
Is not classified but contains at least one dangerous compound with a non regulated concentration (with regard
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to the 67/548/EC directive until the 29 modification).
A safety data sheet is available.
Aqueous acidic preparation containing, in particular, less than 10 % hydrochloric acid.
S26: in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S37/39: wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

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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:

professional diseases,

health surveillance,

administrative declarations and rules,

environment laws regarding rinsing water treatment.

Refer also to specific legislative and administrative, national or local provisions on these topics.
Additional information is provided in paragraphs VIII, XI, XII, XIII and XIV.
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XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
RESTRICTION OF USE
For industrial use only.
R PHRASES OF THE PURE COMPONENTS LISTED IN SECTION 2
R34: causes burns.
R37: irritating to respiratory system.
R PHRASES OF THE PREPARATION ACCORDING TO THE SECTIONS 3 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).
MODIFICATIONS
Updating in relation to directives 2001/58/EC, 2001/59/EC, 2001/60/EC and 2004/73/EC.
General presentation. Revised paragraphs: all.
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 which 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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