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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY
IDENTIFICATION OF THE MIXTURE

ARGENTURE ECO or SILVER ECO (code: 13016)

USE OF THE MIXTURE
This solution is used at room temperature, on most substrates, for applying thin or thick silver plating using the selective
brush plating process. Its suitable in many cases for improving surface properties especially friction, electrical or
decorative qualities. It may also be used for local thick surfacing (filling of holes or scratches).
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 alkaline aqueous solution without cyanides containing not specified chemicals with regard to EC regulations i.e.
silver salts (Ag = 100 g/L) or specified products below the regulated levels.
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO EC REGULATION (by analogy)
Xi and N symbols, risk phrases: R36/38-51/53
MAIN HAZARDS
- Fire or explosion: this product is not flammable or explosive.
- Adverse effects on health: according to the available data, this product may be considered as irritating to eyes and skin.
- Effects on the environment: according to the available data, this mixture is probably TOXIC to the aquatic
environment.
Refer also to the paragraphs 11, 12, 13 and 15.
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3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENTS OR IMPURITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE HAZARDS ACCORDING TO EC REGULATION
Substances present in concentrations higher than the minimal level of danger: NO.
Substances present in concentrations lower than the minimal level of danger: NO.
Other substances with the R33 phrase (if 1%) or the R64 phrase (if 1%) or classified as sensitising (if 0.1%): NO.
OTHER SUBSTANCES WITH WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS: YES, soluble silver salts.
Three silver salts and silver cyanide are EC regulated, all with the N symbol and with the risk phrase R50/53. According to
safety data (Sax), the water-soluble silver compounds are irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. Some
manufacturers or distributors have as well classified EC not regulated salts either as irritant or as able to cause serious
damage to eyes. To take these possible effects into account, by analogy, we consider that the silver salts present in the
mixture could be close to silver nitrate.

Regulated substances
Classification of the pure
substances
S phrases
Notes
Classification of the
substances according to
their concentration (in %)
Weight % in the preparation

AgNO3 (Silver nitrate)

CAS N: 7761-88-8
CE N: 231-853-9
EC index N: 047-00100-2
O R8 - C R34 - N R50-53
S(1/2-) 26-36/37/39-45-60-61
Nant
No limit concentrations in
CLP regulation >>
1999/45/EC
10% R34
5-10% R36/38
2,5% N R50/53
5-10 % in AgNO3 equivalent

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Due to the lack of data on the salts really in solution, we consider that they are potentially less dangerous than AgNO3 for
the aquatic environment and classify the mixture with the R51/53 phrase (some manufacturers and distributors do not
apply any classification on this point for some salts and some reports indicate a particular effect of AgNO3 on the
environment).
OTHER INFORMATION: contains also other EC not regulated salts.
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4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
CONTACT WITH SKIN
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash immediately with plenty of water (10 to 15 minutes).
CONTACT WITH EYES
Rinse immediately with plenty of water for approximately 15 minutes. Always seek medical advice for a careful check.
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, seek medical advice and transfer to hospital.
INGESTION
If the person is perfectly conscious, try to induce vomiting and call immediately the medical service to transfer to hospital.
PROTECTION OF THE FIRST-AIDERS
Wear gloves and goggles and according to the situation, protective clothes and shoes or a mask.
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5 - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Dry ice, powders.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WHICH SHALL NOT BE USED
No information.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Prevent any material from entering drains or waterways or soil. The contaminated extinguishing agents must be treated
and eliminated in accordance with regulations.
Dangerous thermal decomposition products: notably nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides and fumes of metal oxides.
PROTECTION OF THE FIRE-FIGHTERS
Because of the substances produced during thermal decomposition, use approved self-contained breathing equipment
and protective clothing in case of intervention.
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6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid contact with eyes, the skin and clothes: wear glasses and gloves. Wear also a FFP3 mask in case of vapours or
sprays (accidental situation or during electrolysis).
Dispose of all contaminated clothing and shoes. In the event of contact with the skin, wash thoroughly in water for 10 to
15 minutes, then use soap if the skin has blackened.
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. Collect the recoverable rinsing water for processing within the firm or
by an approved centre.
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7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Use as supplied. Close containers (in black PE) tightly after use with the original cap. Do not re-use containers with
another product.
STORAGE
Store on a spill-retaining vat, in a room, away from incompatible agents. Keep in tightly closed original containers only, at
5-30C in the darkness. The maximum recommended shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture under normal
conditions of storage.
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8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
TECHNICAL MEASURES

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No drinking, eating or smoking on the workplace.

Maintain the premises and the work stations in perfect state of cleanliness and clean them frequently.
Observe a very strict cutaneous hygiene and change clothes after work. Dispose of all contaminated clothing.
During brush electrolysis, even if this product is used at room temperature during a short time, it is important to protect the
respiratory system and to avoid contact with skin.
Check that the limit values below are not reached. They depend on the treatment time, the surface area to be treated and
on the quality of the workshop air extraction.
EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES
IN AIR
Directive 2009/161/EU

Metal silver

Directive 2006/15/EC

Average value. (8 h)
3
= 0.1 mg/m
Directive 91/322/EC
Decisions of 30 June 2004 and Average value (8 h)
3
of 26 October 2007 (France)
= 0.1 mg/m
Average value (8 h)
INRS ND 2098 file (France)
3
= 0.1 mg/m

Silver (soluble compounds,

in Ag)
Average value (8 h) = 0.01
3
mg/m (indicative value)

Directive 2000/39/EC

Average value (8 h) = 0.01

mg/m3 (2007, indicative)
Average value (8 h) = 0.01
mg/m3

PERSONAL PROTECTION
Provide a shower, a powerful tap and sink unit, an eye basin near the workplace and a protective breathing mask for
emergency interventions.
Respiratory protection: during brush plating, provide an effective inhaling of the vapours / sprays where they are
created and extraction out of the premises, and if insufficient, wear a filtering FFP3 mask (EN 149:2001 standard)
Hand protection: wear imperatively gloves (of latex or nitrile for example).
Eye protection: wear glasses with lateral protections or a facial screen. Do not wear contact lenses.
Skin protection: wear overalls and safety shoes.
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9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: colourless or pale yellow liquid
Odour: odourless.
pH: 8.6
Relative density: 1.225
Solubility: miscible in water in certain proportions.
Boiling point: approximately 100C.
Crystallisation / melting point: - 2C.
Flammability: nil.
Oxidising properties: nil.
Other properties: blackens by light.
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10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Good at normal temperature with water evaporation for only risk.
Good in humidity. Sensitive to light.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Temperatures above room temperature, exposure to light.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Notably contact with hydrochloric acid, sulphides, ammonia, alkali hydroxides.
HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Mostly nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides and fumes of metal oxides.
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11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data are available regarding the mixture. The evaluation of health hazards has been realised thanks to
applicable regulations and bibliographical data.
The absorption of silver depends on the solubility of the silver salt in the considered biologic environment, and of its
granulometry if it is a solid.
Silver is absorbed by various ways: digestive (18% of the ingested quantity is absorbed), pulmonary (close to 90%) and
very weakly cutaneous. Local deposition of silver on the mucous membranes limits the absorption. It is transported bound
to the red corpuscles and globulins. It goes quickly in the liver and the brain and is stored in the reticuloendothelial
system.
The elimination is nearly exclusively fecal (half-life of 1 and 50 days) and very weakly urinary and sudoral (< 8%).

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SKIN, EYE MUCOSA

Irritating. Prolonged absorption of silver salts may cause a greyish pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes
(argyria) which appears some time after the contact. Once deposited, the pigmentation is permanent, not aesthetic but
not dangerous. To avoid it, wash immediately with water in case of contact.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
May cause argyria in case of long-term inhalation of silver salts.
IN CASE OF INGESTION
Silver is reduced and deposits in various tissues of the body. Once deposited, there is no known method by which it can
be eliminated. Avoid the deposition is possible if for example a 1% sodium chloride solution (100-200 mL) is given as
soon as possible. By this way, silver is precipitated in its chloride form. Follow doctors advice.
Possible digestive troubles. It is reported that some soluble silver compounds have caused death.
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES: not applicable (in FRANCE).
EXPOSURE BIOLOGICAL VALUES
Reference values for the general population: serum silver < 0,5 g/L, silver in total blood < 0,8 g/L, urinary silver < 2
g/L.
Guide values at work: (France (VGF), Germany (BAT, EKA, BLW), USA-ACGIH (BEI), Quebec, Finland (BAL),
Switzerland (VBT)): no reference value- Sample to be taken at any time in the day or week.
Blood and urinary silver analysis may have an interest for the biologic surveillance at work, but are rarely used. Indeed,
even though the urinary and blood concentrations are higher for exposed than for non exposed people, no interrelation
with the exposure intensity has been proven. Silver analysis in blood appears to be more adapted for assessment of the
professional exposure that urinary ones except in case of very high levels.
A survey recovered blood concentrations reaching 23 g/L among asymptomatic people exposed to silver in different
industries.
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12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There are no ecological data on the mixture.
Prevent any material from entering drains or waterways or earth.
In a non-dilute state, silver salts are generally classified as very toxic to the aquatic environment, either by EC regulations
or by manufacturers and distributors.
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13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
This product and water used for rinsing must not be thrown away notably because of their silver content. 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*
11 01 11*
15 01 10*
15 02 02*

Solid salts and solutions containing heavy metals

Aqueous rinsing liquids containing dangerous substances
Packaging containing residues of or contaminated by dangerous substances
Absorbents, filter materials (including oil filters not otherwise specified), wiping
cloths, protective clothing 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)
Caustic alkali liquid, n.o.s., class 8, classification code C5, packaging group III, hazard label model: 8, restricted
quantities LQ7, hazard identification n 80, material identification n 1719.
I.M.D.G. (sea transport)
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Caustic alkali liquid, n.o.s. , UN N 1719, class 8, packaging group III, subsidiary risk label: not applicable, restricted
quantities 5 L, stowing and separation: category A, away from acids, away from ammonium salts, safety sheets F-A, S-B.
I.A.T.A. (air transport)
*
Caustic alkali liquid, n.o.s. , UN N 1719, 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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15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
This safety data sheet has been established in accordance with Annex II of 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 (Reach
regulation).
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The preparation labelling has been established in compliance with the 1 adaptation of regulation (EC) n1272/2008 (CLP
regulation, OJ L353 of 31.12.2008, and commission regulation (EC) N790/2009 of 10 August 2009) and with the
1999/45/EC directive reviewed in January 23, 2006 by the 2006/8/EC directive.
EC LABELLING: IRRITATING, DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Weakly alkaline aqueous solution of cyanide-free not regulated salts of silver
R36/38: irritating to eyes and skin.
R51/53: toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S26: in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S37: wear suitable gloves.
S60: this material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
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:

administrative declarations and rules according to the involved quantity of solution,

environment laws regarding rinsing water treatment.

See please 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
RECOMMENDATIONS
For industrial use only.
This product has to be used by people trained to the Dalic processes. We remain available to bring you the training,
advice or studies you may need.
R PHRASES OF THE PURE COMPONENTS LISTED IN SECTION 3
Theorically none. Classification of silver nitrate has been considered:
R8: contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R34: causes burns.
R50/53: very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R PHRASES OF THE MIXTURE ACCORDING TO THE SECTIONS 2 AND 15
Theorically none.
R36/38: irritating to eyes and skin.
R51/53: toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES
European directives, INRS and INERIS websites, safety data sheets of the components established by their
manufacturers or distributors, websites of the Consumer Products Safety and Quality Unit (ex-ECB,
http://ecb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/), of ECHA and FIM.
MODIFICATIONS
Updating in relation to directives 2006/8/EC, 2006/15/EC and 2009/161/EU, to REACH and CLP regulations and to
French decisions of October 26, 2007
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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