Official PrintPlating SDS · Paint PP-SDS-PAINT-001 · PDF · All sheets

SAFETY DATA SHEET

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom 2012) · GHS Rev. 8
Document PP-SDS-PAINT-001 · Revision 3 · 19 September 2026 · Supercedes: Rev 2 (25 August 2026)

Section 1 — Identification

Product name	PrintPlating Conductive Copper Paint
Other names	Water-based conductive carbon paint; electroplating primer for plastics
SKU	PP-PAINT-4OZ (also packed in starter kit PP-KIT-001)
Recommended use	Brush-on water-based conductive coating so PLA, resin, and other non-conductive parts can be copper electroplated / electroformed.
Uses advised against	Children’s craft paint. Food-contact surfaces. Unventilated household rooms. Not a toy.
Supplier	PrintPlating, Saint Paul, MN 55117, USA

Section 2 — Hazard identification

Classified as hazardous under OSHA HCS 2012 for eye and skin irritation from the acrylic binder and carbon pigments. Not classified as flammable; the carrier is water. Carbon black in unbound respirable form is IARC Group 2B; in this product the pigment is bound in a wet acrylic film.

WARNING

GHS class	Eye irritation Category 2 (H319). Skin irritation Category 2 (H315).
Hazard statements	H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation.
Prevention	P264 Wash hands after handling. P280 Wear gloves and eye protection. P261 Avoid breathing mist or sanding dust.
Response	P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice.
Storage / disposal	P501 Dispose of leftover paint and contaminated absorbents per local rules. Do not pour large quantities down household drains.
Other hazards	Liquid stains skin and clothes. Sanding a dried coat creates carbon/graphite dust — control dust and wear a respirator if airborne dust is generated.

Section 3 — Composition / information on ingredients

Mixture. Water-based conductive coating:

Component	CAS	Weight %	Role
Water	7732-18-5	40–60	Carrier
Acrylic polymer emulsion (acrylic paint binder)	proprietary	15–30	Film former
Graphite	7782-42-5	15–30	Conductive pigment
Carbon black	1333-86-4	5–15	Conductive pigment

Exact percentages within the ranges above are trade secret where allowed by 29 CFR 1910.1200(i). No copper metal or copper compounds are present in this paint.

Section 4 — First-aid measures

Eyes: Rinse with water for 15 minutes, eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if easy. Seek medical care if irritation continues.
Skin: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Paint stains; check for irritation after cleaning.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Spray mist or sanding dust: seek care if coughing or tightness develops.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Call Poison Control 1-800-222-1222.

Section 5 — Fire-fighting measures

Water-based mixture: not expected to sustain a fire as a liquid. Dried film can char. Use water, foam, CO₂, or dry chemical for surrounding fire. Cool closed bottles. Combustion of binder and carbon pigments may emit CO, CO₂, and smoke. SCBA for interior firefighting.

Section 6 — Accidental release measures

Wear gloves and eye protection. Contain liquid. Wipe with inert absorbent. Do not flush large spills to sewer. Place waste in a labeled container. Wash residue with a small amount of water into that same waste container, not into the sink.

Section 7 — Handling and storage

Adult workshop use. Stir before use. Brush in a ventilated area. Keep bottle closed. Store at 40–80 °F (5–27 °C); protect from freeze. Keep away from children and pets. Do not eat or drink while painting. Wash hands before touching food or eyes.

Section 8 — Exposure controls / personal protection

Component	Limit
Carbon black (CAS 1333-86-4)	OSHA PEL 3.5 mg/m³ TWA
Graphite (CAS 7782-42-5), respirable	OSHA PEL 5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction); ACGIH TLV 2 mg/m³ respirable

PPE: nitrile gloves, safety glasses, clothing you can stain. Limits apply mainly to airborne dust from spraying or sanding dried coats — use local exhaust and a P100 respirator if dust is generated. Brush application of wet paint ordinarily does not create respirable dust.

Section 9 — Physical and chemical properties

Appearance	Opaque black / dark gray liquid	Odor	Mild acrylic / ammonia-like (water-based)
pH	Near-neutral to slightly alkaline (approx. 7–9)	Boiling point	~100 °C (water carrier)
Flash point	Not applicable (water-based; not flammable)	Relative density	~1.1–1.4
Solubility	Dispersible in water when wet; dried film is water-resistant	VOC	Low; water-based acrylic emulsion

Section 10 — Stability and reactivity

Stable in a closed bottle. Avoid freeze/thaw. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizers. Do not mix with other paints unless tested. Hazardous decomposition if burned: carbon oxides, smoke from acrylic binder.

Section 11 — Toxicological information

Mixture not tested as a whole. Wet paint may irritate eyes and skin. Ingestion may cause GI discomfort. Carbon black (IARC Group 2B) and graphite present inhalation hazard primarily as unbound respirable dust; sanding dried film can generate such dust. Not intended for ingestion or inhalation.

Section 12 — Ecological information

Avoid large releases of liquid paint to surface water or storm drains. Collect spills and dispose per local rules. This formula does not contain copper metal or copper salts.

Section 13 — Disposal considerations

Liquid leftover and contaminated rags: dispose per local paint / household hazardous waste rules. Dried scrap on a print is an article on the part. Empty bottles: drain residual paint to a waste container, not the sink.

Section 14 — Transport information

DOT (US ground)	Not regulated as a dangerous good. Water-based acrylic paint; not a flammable liquid.
IATA / IMDG	Not regulated as a dangerous good for this formulation and package size (4 fl oz / 118 mL consumer bottle).
UN number	Not applicable — not classified for transport.
Hazard class / Packing group	Not applicable.

Section 15 — Regulatory information

TSCA: Water, graphite, carbon black, and common acrylic emulsion polymers are listed or exempt as applicable.
SARA 313: No copper compounds in this product. Carbon black is not a SARA 313 listed toxic chemical for reporting at these levels.
California Proposition 65: Carbon black (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) is listed. Bound pigment in wet or cured paint is outside that listing’s usual scope; avoid generating respirable dust when sanding.
Not a children’s product. Not a pesticide.

Section 16 — Other information

NFPA: Health 1 · Flammability 0 · Instability 0. HMIS: 1 / 0 / 0 · PPE B (glasses + gloves).

Prepared for PrintPlating 4 fl oz (118 mL) paint and the paint bottle inside the starter kit. Formula: water, acrylic paint binder, graphite, carbon black.