Official PrintPlating SDS · Kit cover PP-SDS-KIT-002 · Also required: sulfate + paint · All sheets

SAFETY DATA SHEET

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom 2012) · GHS Rev. 8
Document PP-SDS-KIT-002 · Revision 1 · 13 October 2026 · New product. Does not replace PP-SDS-KIT-001.

This safety data sheet is for Electroplating Kit with USB Power Supply (SKU PP-KIT-002). It is a mix of chemical-based products plus electrical articles. The dangerous-goods classification of the kit is the copper sulfate pentahydrate it contains: UN3077, Class 9, packing group III. The USB power supply and USB female extension cable do not change that classification.

Section 1 — Identification

Product name	Electroplating Kit with USB Power Supply
Brand	PrintPlating
Also marketed as	PrintPlating Copper Electroplating Starter Kit with USB Power Supply and Female Extension Cable, Conductive Paint, Copper Sulfate, Anodes, 3D Prints
SKU	PP-KIT-002
Recommended use	Adult DIY copper electroplating / electroforming of 3D prints and jewelry-scale parts.
Uses advised against	Children’s science kit. Pesticide use of the sulfate. Unventilated kitchens. Food-contact plating for eating utensils.
Supplier	PrintPlating, Saint Paul, MN 55117, USA
Supplier telephone	(651) 206-3408

Section 2 — Hazard identification

The kit as a whole is classified from copper sulfate pentahydrate inside it. Conductive paint is a separate water-based coating (eye and skin irritation; see PP-SDS-PAINT-001). Anodes and wire are solid copper articles.

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Pictograms	GHS corrosion (GHS05), shown above, for serious eye damage. GHS exclamation mark (GHS07) for acute oral toxicity Category 4. GHS environment (GHS09) for aquatic acute and chronic Category 1.
GHS class	Acute toxicity, oral, Category 4 (H302). Serious eye damage, Category 1 (H318). Aquatic acute Category 1 (H400). Aquatic chronic Category 1 (H410). Classification is from copper sulfate pentahydrate in the kit.
Hazard statements	H302 Harmful if swallowed. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention	P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection.
Response	P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage / disposal	P501 Dispose of contents and container per local rules. Do not pour plating baths down household drains.
Other hazards	Copper sulfate solutions are acidic. Dust irritates the nose and throat. Conductive paint can irritate eyes and skin and is not a flammable liquid. Anode edges may be sharp. The USB power supply and female extension cable are electrical articles. Keep them dry and outside the bath. Do not immerse the supply, the USB connector, or the cable.

Section 3 — Composition / information on ingredients

Kit of chemicals and articles. The hazardous chemical that sets the kit classification is copper sulfate pentahydrate.

Item	CAS / form	SDS	Role in classification
Copper sulfate pentahydrate	7758-99-8 · blue crystals, ≥99%	PP-SDS-CUSO4-001	Sets kit hazards: H302, H318, H400, H410. UN3077.
Conductive copper paint	Mixture · 2 fl oz (60 mL) liquid. Water, acrylic binder, graphite 7782-42-5, carbon black 1333-86-4	PP-SDS-PAINT-001	Eye irritation Category 2 and skin irritation Category 2. Not the kit’s leading hazard.
Copper anode sheets and contact wire	Solid copper metal	PP-SDS-CU-ANODE-001	Articles as packed. Not classified unless ground, melted, or fumed.
USB power supply and USB female extension cable	Electrical articles	None	Not a chemical. Keep dry and outside the bath. Not classified as packed.
Plating jar, clips, brushes, gloves, guide	Articles / paper	None	Not hazardous as packed.

This kit includes the USB power supply and USB female extension cable. The buyer supplies distilled water, safety glasses, and polishing tools. PrintPlating does not pack sulfuric acid, battery acid, or batteries.

Section 4 — First-aid measures

Eyes (sulfate crystals or bath): Rinse immediately with water, eyelids open, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if easy. Get emergency medical care. Causes serious eye damage.
Skin: Wash with soap and water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek care if irritation persists. Paint stains; wash it off the same way.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Seek care if coughing or tightness continues after sulfate dust or paint mist.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. If the person is conscious, offer water. Call Poison Control 1-800-222-1222. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Provide this sheet and PP-SDS-CUSO4-001 to medical personnel. Copper salts can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain if swallowed, and eye pain and blurred vision on contact.

Section 5 — Fire-fighting measures

Copper sulfate is not flammable. The conductive paint is water-based and is not expected to sustain a fire as a liquid; the dried film can char. Use water, foam, CO₂, or dry chemical for the surrounding fire. Thermal decomposition of the sulfate may emit sulfur oxides and copper oxides. Firefighters should use protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus. Keep runoff out of drains.

Section 6 — Accidental release measures

Keep people and pets away. Wear gloves and splash goggles. For sulfate crystals, avoid dust; sweep or vacuum into a labeled container and do not wash into sewers or surface water. For paint, wipe with inert absorbent and collect washings in the same container. Do not flush either material to a household drain.

Section 7 — Handling and storage

Adult workshop use. Do not get sulfate in the eyes. Do not breathe sulfate dust or paint mist. Wash hands before food. Keep the sulfate bag sealed and dry. Do not freeze the paint. Store the kit upright, away from children, pets, food, and reducing agents. Do not combine leftovers into unlabeled bottles. Keep the USB power supply and female extension cable outside the jar. Do not immerse the supply, the USB connector, or the cable, and do not handle the supply with wet hands.

Section 8 — Exposure controls / personal protection

Component	Limit
Copper sulfate (as copper dusts and mists)	OSHA PEL 1 mg/m³; copper fume 0.1 mg/m³. ACGIH TLV 1 mg/m³ dusts and mists; 0.2 mg/m³ fume.
Carbon black in the paint (CAS 1333-86-4)	OSHA PEL 3.5 mg/m³ TWA. Applies to airborne dust, not to wet brush application.
Graphite in the paint (CAS 7782-42-5), respirable	OSHA PEL 5 mg/m³ respirable fraction; ACGIH TLV 2 mg/m³ respirable.

PPE for the kit: chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, ventilation, and eyewash access. Use a dust mask or P100 if scooping sulfate or sanding dried paint. Do not eat or drink in the plating area.

Section 9 — Physical and chemical properties

Component	Appearance	Notes
Copper sulfate pentahydrate	Blue crystals	Odorless. pH about 3.5–4.5 at 50 g/L. Freely soluble in water. Not flammable. Density about 2.28 g/cm³.
Conductive paint	Opaque black / dark gray liquid	Water-based. Flash point not applicable (not a flammable liquid). Relative density about 1.1–1.4.
Anodes and wire	Solid copper metal	Article as packed.
USB power supply and extension cable	Electrical articles	Keep dry. Not a chemical mixture.

Section 10 — Stability and reactivity

Stable in the sealed kit. Keep the sulfate dry. Do not freeze the paint. Sulfate is incompatible with reducing agents such as hydroxylamine and hydrazine, and with household drain cleaners or bleach. Do not mix the paint into the plating bath except as the guide describes for coating a part. Hazardous decomposition if burned: sulfur oxides, copper oxides, and smoke from the paint binder.

Section 11 — Toxicological information

Kit classification follows copper sulfate pentahydrate: harmful if swallowed (oral ATE about 481 mg/kg), causes serious eye damage. Dust irritates the respiratory tract. The conductive paint mixture may irritate eyes and skin; carbon black is IARC Group 2B as unbound respirable particles, and in the paint it is bound in a wet film. The kit is not a children’s product and is not intended for ingestion or inhalation.

Section 12 — Ecological information

Copper sulfate is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H410). Do not release crystals, spent plating baths, or paint washings to storm drains, septic systems, soil, or surface water. Collect spills.

Section 13 — Disposal considerations

Unused sulfate and copper-bearing baths are disposed as hazardous waste or metal-bearing wastewater under local rules. Do not dump baths in household drains. Paint leftovers and contaminated rags follow local paint-waste rules. Dried paint on a finished part is an article on that part. A single kit is far below the 10 lb CERCLA reportable quantity for cupric sulfate; do not aggregate waste carelessly.

Section 14 — Transport information

The Electroplating Kit with USB Power Supply is regulated as a dangerous good because it contains copper sulfate pentahydrate. Classify the kit under the entry below. The conductive paint is a water-based liquid and is not a flammable liquid. The copper anodes, wire, USB power supply, and USB female extension cable are articles. None of those articles changes the kit classification.

UN number	UN3077
Proper shipping name	Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (copper sulfate pentahydrate)
Hazard class	9
Packing group	III
Marine pollutant	Yes
DOT / IATA / IMDG	Regulated. Same UN number, proper shipping name, class, and packing group.
DOT reportable quantity	10 lb (4.54 kg) as cupric sulfate. One kit is below this quantity.

Section 15 — Regulatory information

TSCA: Copper sulfate, water, graphite, carbon black, and common acrylic emulsion polymers are listed or exempt as applicable.
CERCLA: Cupric sulfate RQ 10 lb.
SARA 313: Copper compounds (the sulfate). The conductive paint contains no copper compounds.
FIFRA: This kit is not a pesticide. Do not use the sulfate as a root killer, fungicide, or algicide.
California Proposition 65: Carbon black (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) is listed. Avoid generating respirable dust when sanding dried paint.
Not a children’s product.

Section 16 — Other information

NFPA for the sulfate component: Health 2 · Flammability 0 · Instability 0. This document is the safety data sheet for Electroplating Kit with USB Power Supply, SKU PP-KIT-002. It does not replace PP-SDS-KIT-001 for the kit that ships without a power supply. Copper sulfate and conductive paint component sheets are provided in addition to this file.