This information serves as general guidance. You must always refer to the specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your product for the precise regulatory requirements applicable to your setup. We are always happy to provide these to you for your records.
Some products in our range are restricted to Professional Users Only. If this applies to a certain product, it demarcated in red type at the beginning of the product description page, along with a prompt for the purchaser to read the Technical Specs section of the page for further information. Please ensure that you read all information before buying a Professional Use only product, and only purchase if you can satisfy the requirements in full. Our policy relating to these products is available here: Professional Use Policy.
If a product is not marked as Professional Use Only, it is suited to general public use. Please remember that these products may still carry hazard labels and therefore must be responsibly used, stored, and disposed of as instructed.
2026 Best Practice for Working With Electroplating Solutions
To remain aligned with evolving industry benchmarks for handling mineral mists and professional-grade solutions, here are our "Best Practice" recommendations. We want our plating community to have the same safety information as high-end professional laboratories.
For Frequent/Professional Use
For all plating tasks, we recommend the use of Nitrile gloves, clothing and eye protection. For all plating jobs, ensure adequate ventilation, use an extractor or have a desk fan moving air away from your workspace toward an open window. For those plating regularly or utilizing our solutions marked for Professional Use, (including some Gold Solutions (all carats), Rose Gold, Zinc, Nickel, Black Ruthenium, Copper Strike and Aluminium Prep solutions), a fitted P3/FFP3 mask is the required standard for professional workshop compliance in 2026.
Electroforming
While a standard P3/FFP3 mask remains appropriate for standalone gold plating, our 2026 Professional Standard now requires an ABEK1-P3 Combined Filter for all electroforming processes. This is because when acid and gold solutions containing potassium dicyanoaurate are used in proximity, there is a technical risk of gas formation if cross contamination occurs. A standard P3 mask only filters particles; an ABEK1-P3 filter provides the necessary gas-capture layer required for professional-grade safety.
Creating a Professional Environment
We recommend that high-concentration professional formulations (highly recommended for all volumes of Zinc, Nickel, and Aluminium-prep which are reactive/caustic) or larger tank setups (exceeding 1 Litre) are used within a dedicated workspace that allows for the robust handling protocols detailed in their respective Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Universal Safety Baseline: Products NOT marked as Professional Use Only
For all solutions in our range, including those excluded from the Professional Use category, we recommend that users always follow a "Safety-First" approach. If a product carries a hazard warning on the label, we recommend the use of a fitted P3/FFP3 mask as standard best practice. Regardless of volume, protecting your breathing zone from mineral mists is the professional standard for workshop safety in 2026.
Responsible Disposal & Environmental Stewardship
Our solutions must be disposed of with professional care to comply with UK Environmental Law.
Zero-Drain Policy
Never dispose of spent plating solutions, rinse water, or residues down household drains or into the public sewer system.
Storage
Used solutions should be collected in clearly labelled, chemically compatible containers stored in a locked cupboard out of reach of children and pets.
Disposal
Professional workshops must use a licensed hazardous waste carrier. Hobbyist users should contact their Local Authority Waste Disposal centre to find a facility that accepts "household hazardous waste" or chemical residues.
Further Information
We provide this advice as part of our commitment to your success and safety. Should you require any further advice, we are always happy to help.
