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Section 1: Product and Company Identification

RTV Enterprises, LLC Product Name: Rust Blue American*British*French

1901 West Evans Street Damascus*German*Swedish*Swiss
Florence, South Carolina 29501 Product Description: Gun bluing solution
Phone: 843-407-1179 Date of Revision: 8 July 2013

24-Hour Emergency Phone Number: (843) 621-3541 U.S. & Canada

Use only for spills and releases.
National Poison Control: (800) 222-1222

Section 2: Hazard Identification

Emergency Overview: Clear blue to green-blue liquid. Corrosive to eyes and skin.

OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.
WHMIS Status: D2B, E

Classification:
Acute toxicity inhalation: dust, mist – Category 2
Acute toxicity oral: – Category 3
Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 1A
Serious eye damage/irritation – Category 1
Skin sensitization – Category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity – Category 1B
Toxic to reproduction – Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure: (respiratory system, blood system, liver, nervous
system, kidneys) – Category 1
Specific target organ following repeated/prolonged exposure (liver, tooth, respiratory system ) – Category 1
Specific target organ following (repeated/prolonged exposure (nervous system) – Category 2

Corrosive to metals – Category 1

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute toxicity – Category 2

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic toxicity – Category 2

Hazards not otherwise classified:

None

Label elements (and GHS Hazard and Precautionary codes):

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DANGER

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer

H301 Toxic if swallowed
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H340 May cause genetic defects
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
H370 Causes damage to organs (respiratory system, blood system, liver, nervous system, kidneys)
Causes damage to organs (liver, tooth, respiratory system, nervous system) through prolonged or
H372
repeated exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary Statement(s):

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing and combustible materials.
P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
P284 Wear respiratory protection.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with
water/shower.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P307+P311 IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P333+P313 IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

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P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jet, CO2, foam for extinction.
P391 Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorized disposal agency.

Section 3: Composition / Information On Ingredients

Component Common Names, Synonyms CAS # Weight %

Nitric acid Hydrogen nitrate, Aqua fortis, HNO3 7697-37-2 1–5
Ferric chloride Iron (III) chloride 7705-08-0 0.5 – 1.5
Ethanol Ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol 64-17-5 5 – 10
Copper sulfate Cupric sulfate, copper (II) sulfate 7758-98-7 3–7
Deionized water Demineralized water, IX water, RO water 7732-18-5 75 – 88

Non-hazardous components may or may not be listed. Carcinogens are listed when present at 0.1% or more;
components which are otherwise hazardous according to OSHA are listed when present at 1.0% or more.
This is not intended to be complete compositional disclosure. See Section 15 for applicable states right to
know and other regulatory information.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

4.1 Necessary first aid
Inhalation: If inhaled, will cause difficult breathing or loss of consciousness. Move to fresh air. If breathing has
stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Drink large amounts of water to dilute acid. GET PROMPT MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Skin Contact: Remove contaminated shoes and clothing and flush affected areas with plenty of water. If
irritation or redness develops, seek medical attention. Wash any contaminated clothing before reuse.

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally.

4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Ingestion: Can cause irritation and severe corrosive burns to mouth, throat, and stomach, and may be fatal if
swallowed. Inhalation: Gases or acid mist can cause severe irritation or corrosive burns to the upper
respiratory system, including nose, mouth, and throat. Lung irritation, nitrogen oxide poisoning, and
pulmonary edema can also occur. May cause severe breathing difficulties which may be delayed in onset. Skin:
Can cause severe corrosive burns or irritation. May stain the skin bright yellow. Eyes: Can cause irritation,
corneal burns, conjunctivitis, and may cause blindness.

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary: Nitric Acid
vapors contain nitrogen oxides. Acute overexposure by inhalation can result in delayed pulmonary edema.
Observe affected patients for delayed effects up to 48 hours after exposure. Screen patients with chest x-ray,
arterial blood gas, methemoglobinemia level, and pulmonary function tests. Bronchiolitis obliterans may
develop weeks after exposure.

Other Comments: None

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Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

5.1 Suitable extinguishing media: Not flammable, use media appropriate for surrounding fire.

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical: Hazardous combustion products include carbon oxides (CO2,
CO), organic acids and aldehydes, copper oxides, iron oxides, nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2, N2O), sulfur oxides
(SO2, SO3) and hydrogen chloride.

5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-
approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other
positive pressure mode.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel: Safety glasses and gloves

For emergency responders: Safety glasses, goggles or full face shield; gloves

6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not flush to environment or septic system

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Containment techniques: Not applicable

Clean up procedures: Always use impervious rubber gloves for handling. Commercial acid spill kit is
best choice for cleaning up. Alternatively, paper towels or newspapers can be used for absorbing
liquid. Place wetted materials in a non-metallic container for disposal. Neutralize area with sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) solution.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling: Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
Do not breathe vapors or mists.
Keep container closed except during use.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Provide emergency safety shower near work area.
Provide emergency eye-wash station near work area.

Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid);
observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sources of ignition and
incompatibles.
Store at ambient or lower temperature.
Store out of direct sunlight.
Keep containers tightly closed and upright when not in use.
Protect against physical damage.

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Section 8: Exposure Control / Personal Protection

8.1 Control parameters:

Component CAS # OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL

2 ppm TWA 2 ppm TWA
Nitric acid 7697-37-2 2 ppm TWA
4 ppm ST 4 ppm ST
Ferric chloride 7705-08-0 None established 100 ppm TWA None established
1000 ppm TWA
Ethanol 64-17-5 1000 ppm TWA 1000 ppm TWA
3300 ppm IDLH
Copper sulfate 7758-98-7 None established None established None established
Deionized water 7732-18-5 None established None established None established

8.2 Appropriate Engineering Controls: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep
employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred
because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the
general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended
Practices, most recent edition, for details.

8.3 Individual protection measures, including Personal Protective Equipment:

(a) Eye/face protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where misting or splashing of
liquids is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain in work area.

(b) Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or
coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact. Nitrile or butyl rubber gloves provide suitable
protection. A quick-drench shower should be available in the work area.

(c) Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved vapor respirator if exposure is unknown or exceeds
permissible limits. A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 or ANSI Z88.2
requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use. WARNING:
Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

(d) Thermal Hazards: None present

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Clear blue to blur-green liquid
Odor: Mild
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: 1.0 or less
Melting point/freezing point: Not available
Initial boiling point and boiling range: Not available
Flash point: Not applicable
Evaporation rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not flammable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: Not applicable
Vapor pressure: Not applicable
Vapor density (air=1): Not available

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Relative density (water=1): 1.1

Solubility in water: Comlpete
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not known
Auto-ignition temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition temperature: Not available
Viscosity: Not available

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides (CO2, CO), organic acids and aldehydes, copper oxides,
iron oxides, nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2, N2O), sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3).

10.1 Reactivity: Reacts with metals and bases

10.2 Chemical Stability: This product is stable in closed containers at room temperature.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions: No reactive materials together

10.4 Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame, direct sunlight

10.5 Incompatibile materials: Metals, reducing agents, strong bases

10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity: Fatal if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed.

Oral: Nitric acid: Rat LD50: >90 mL/kg; Copper sulfate: Rat LD50: 300 mg/kg; Ferric chloride: Rat LD50:
316 mg/kg; Ethanol: Rat LD50: 7000 mg/kg
Inhalation: Nitric acid: Rat LC50: 130 mg/m3/4Hr; Ethanol: Rat LC50: 124 g/m3/1 Hr

Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Ferric chloride: Rabbit: Irritating to skin

Serious eye damage/irritation: Causes severe eye irritation.

Ferric chloride: Rabbit Severe eye irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitization: May be a skin sensitizer.

Germ cell mutagenicity: May cause genetic defects.

Carcinogenicity: No component listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Reproductive toxicity: May damage fertility or the unborn child

Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure: Causes damage to organs (respiratory system, blood
system, liver, nervous system, kidneys).

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Specific target organ toxicity following prolonged or repeated exposure: Causes damage to organs (tooth,
respiratory system, nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Aspiration hazard: Not classified

Section 12: Ecological Information

12.1 Toxicity: Very toxic to aquatic organisms with long-lasting effects.
Copper sulfate: LC50 Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): 0.1 – 2.5 mg/L, 96 Hr
Ferric chloride: LC50 Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) - 21.84 mg/l - 96 Hr; EC50 Water flea (Daphnia
magna) - 9.6 mg/l - 48 Hr

12.2 Persistence and degradability: None

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential: This product is not expected to bioaccumulate.

12.4 Mobility in soil: No information available

12.5 Other adverse effects: No information available

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

13.1 Disposal methods: Not applicable

13.2 Containers and methods: Not applicable

13.3 Physical chemical considerations: As a waste, this material IS considered a HAZARDOUS WASTE under
RCRA (29 CFR 261). It should be considered first under the characteristic of Corrosivity, D002

13.4 Sewage disposal: Not applicable

13.5 Special precautions for incineration or landfill: Not applicable

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste
disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and
unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

Section 14: Transport Information

14.1 UN Number : UN3264

14.2 Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquids, inorganic, n.o.s. (Nitric acid)

14.3 Transport Hazard Classes: 8

Label: 8
EMS: F-C, S-V

14.4 Packing Group: III

Packing Instructions: IATA: 818, Y818; IMDG: P001, LP01

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14.5 Environmental hazards: None

Marine Pollutant: Yes (Copper sulfate)

14.6 Special precautions for user: None

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code: Not applicable

CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ): Copper sulfate, 10 lbs; Nitric acid, 1000 lbs; Ferric chloride 1000 lbs.

This product in small packages (5L or less) qualify for Limited Quantity shipping rules as given in 173.154(a)(2),
providing relief from specification packaging and placarding requirements for ground shipments.

This data provided for information only. The description shown may not apply to all shipping situations.
Consult 49 CFR, or appropriate regulations to properly classify your shipment for transportation.

Section 15: Regulatory Information

TSCA Chemical Inventory: All of the chemicals in this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
TSCA Sec 4 Chemical Test Rule: None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
TSCA Sec 8(d): None of the chemicals in this product are on the Health and Safety Reporting List.
TSCA Sec 12(b) Notices of Export: None of the chemicals in this product are on this list.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule (SNUR): None of the chemicals in this product are on this list.
SARA Sec 302 (EHS) TPQ: Nitric acid, 1000 lbs
SARA Sec 302 (EHS) RQ: Copper sulfate, 10 lbs; Nitric acid, 1000 lbs; Ferric chloride 1000 lbs.
SARA Sec 311/312: Acute – Yes; Chronic – Yes; Fire – No; Release of Pressure – No; Reactivity – Yes
SARA 313 List: The following chemicals in this product are reportable under Section 313 Title III and 40 CFR
Part 372 when present above 1.0 wt%: Nitric acid, Copper sulfate
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs: Copper sulfate, 10 lbs; Nitric acid, 1000 lbs; Ferric
chloride 1000 lbs.
RCRA: D002, Corrosivity

Clean Air Act Clean Water Act

Hazardous Class 1 Ozone Class 2 Ozone Hazardous Priority Toxic
Air Pollutant Depletor Depletor Substance Pollutant Pollutant
7697-37-2 No No No YES No No
7705-08-0 No No No YES No No
64-17-5 No No No No No No
7758-98-7 No No No No No No
7732-18-5 No No No No No No

Chemical Weapons Convention: None of the chemicals in this product are on this list.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) CDTA: None of the chemicals in this product are on this list.
OSHA: Nitric acid in the product is considered Highly Hazardous by OSHA.

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State Right-to-Know Lists:

CA FL MA MN NJ NY PA RI
7697-37-2 YES No YES YES YES No YES No
7705-08-0 YES No YES No YES No YES No
64-17-5 YES No YES YES YES No YES No
7758-98-7 YES No YES No YES No YES No
7732-18-5 No No No No No No No No

California Proposition 65: Warning: WARNING: This product contains Ethanol, a chemical known to the state
of California to cause developmental reproductive toxicity.

Canadian: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
The components in this product are listed, or exempt from listing, on the Canadian Domestic Substances List.
WHMIS Classification: D2B, E

Section 16: Other Information

Abbreviations and acronyms used:

ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists NA not applicable, not available
National Institute for Occupational Safety and
ANSI American National Standards Institute NIOSH
Health
atm atmosphere (pressure unit) ND not determined
BOD biological oxygen demand NFPA National Fire Prevention Association
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service NTP National Toxicology Program
CC closed cup OC open cup
CDTA Chemical Drug and Trafficking Act OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
COC Cleveland Open Cup Part partition
COD chemical oxygen demand PEL permissible exposure limits
CFR Code of Federal Regulations ppb parts per billion
CPR cardio-pulmonary resuscitation PPE personal protective equipment
DEA Drug Enforcement Agency ppm parts per million
DOT Department of Transportation psi pounds per square inch
Euorpean Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical RCRA
EINECS Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Substances
FDA Food and Drug Administration RQ Reportable quantity
IARC Internat’l Agency for Research on Cancer RTK Right to Know
IDLH immediate danger to life and health SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
kg kilogram STEL short-term exposure limit
L liter TCC Tagliabue Closed Cup
LC50 median lethal concentration TPQ threshold planning quantity
LD50 median lethal dose TQ threshold quantity
LEL lower explosive limit TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
mg milligram TWA time-weighted average
mL milliliter UEL upper explosive limit

This document was prepared in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and ANSI Z400.1-2010.

Prepared by Douglas R. Chrisope on 8 July 2013.

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DISCLAIMER: Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter “Information”) are presented
in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, the Company makes no representations as to the
completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving this MSDS will
make their own determination as to its suitability for their intended purposes prior to use. Since the product is within the
exclusive control of the user, it is the user’s obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of this product. Such
conditions should comply with all Federal Regulations concerning the Product. It must be recognized that the physical and
chemical properties of any product may not be fully understood and that new, possibly hazardous products may arise from
reactions between chemicals. The information given in this data sheet is based on our present knowledge and shall not
constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE
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