Homebrew PCBs

Note: This material is a lot easier to handle than Ferric Chloride,
but there are still some health cautions to heed.

Roland F. Harriston
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                                           DOD Hazardous Material 
Information
                                         (United States Department of 
Defense)

The information in this document is compiled from information maintained 
by the United States Department of Defense (DOD). Anyone using this 
information is solely reponsible for the accuracy and applicability of 
this information to a particular use or situation.

Section 1 - Product and Company Identification
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Hazards Identification, Including Emergency Overview
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Health Hazards Acute & Chronic: N/P

Signs & Symptoms of Overexposure:
EYE/SKIN:IRRITATION

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
N/P


Route of Entry Indicators:
    Inhalation: N/P
    Skin: N/P
    Ingestion: N/P

Carcenogenicity Indicators
    NTP: N/P
    IARC: N/P
    OSHA: N/P

Carcinogenicity Explanation: N/P

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First Aid:
EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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Fire Fighting Procedures:
SELF-CONT BREATH APP,ACID RESISTANT CLOTHING.

Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazard:
OXIDIZING AGENT;MAY RELEASE SULFUR DIOXIDE IN A FIRE
Extinguishing Media:
SUFFICIENT FOR SURROUNDING AREA.
Flash Point: Flash Point Text: NONE

Autoignition Temperature:
    Autoignition Temperature Text: N/A
    Lower Limit(s):
    Upper Limit(s):

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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Spill Release Procedures:
SWEEP UP AND THEN FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling and Storage Precautions:

Other Precautions:

Section 8 - Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
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Repiratory Protection:
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:
LOCAL/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:
RUBBER
Eye Protection: SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment: EYE BATH, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygenic Practices: N/P

Hazardous Decomposition Products:
SULFUR DIOXIDE
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:
N/P
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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Toxicological Information:
N/P
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecological Information:
N/P
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Waste Disposal Methods:
COMPLY WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.