**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7440-50-8 |Copper | 100 | 231-159-6 |
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Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May cause skin discoloration.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of fumes may
cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms
with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain,
muscle pain and increased white blood cell count.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause
liver and kidney damage. May cause lung damage.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert,
rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Individuals with Wilson's disease are more susceptible to chronic
copper poisoning.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Dust can be an explosion hazard when exposed to
heat or flame. Flammable solid. May burn rapidly with flare burning
effect. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Finely divided
dusts may exhibit pyrophoric tendancies.
Extinguishing Media:
Use dry sand, Met-L-X powder, or G-1 graphite powder. Contact
professional fire-fighters immediately. Use dry sand, graphite
powder, dry sodium chloride-based extinguishers. Dousing metallic
fires with water may generate hydrogen gas, an extremely dangerous
explosion hazard, particularly if fire is in a confined environment.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for
disposal. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a
suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Remove all sources of ignition.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and
accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Empty containers
retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill,
grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances. Do not expose to air.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to
acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7440-50-8:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (fume); 1 mg/m3 TWA (dus
and mist)
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 0.6 mg/m3 STEL (fume); 2 mg/m3 STEL (
and mist)
United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume); 1 mg/m3 TWA (dusts and
mists)
Belgium - TWA: 0.2 mg/m3 VLE (fume); 1 mg/m3 VLE (dust and mist)
France - VME: 0.2 mg/m3 VME (fume); 1 mg/m3 VME (dust, as Cu)
France - VLE: 2 mg/m3 VLE (dust, as Cu)
Germany: 1 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable fraction); 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (respira
fraction, smoke)
Malaysia: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (fume, as Cu); 1 mg/m3 TWA (dust and mist
Cu)
Netherlands: 0.2 mg/m3 MAC (smoke); 1 mg/m3 MAC (dust)
Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA (dust)
Russia: 0.5 mg/m3 STEL (dust)
Spain: 0.2 mg/m3 VLA-ED (fume); 1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (dust and mist, as
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Powder
Color: red to brown
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @1628C
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: 2595 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 1083 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 8.92
Molecular Formula: Cu
Molecular Weight: 63.54
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Ignition sources, dust generation, moisture, exposure to air, excess
heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Copper fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-50-8: GL5325000 GL7440000 GL7590000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Copper -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: METAL POWDER, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 3089
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: METAL POWDER, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 3089
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: METAL POWDER, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 3089
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 7440-50-8: 5000 lb final RQ (no reporting of releases of this hazar
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-50-8: 0
Canada
CAS# 7440-50-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7440-50-8 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7440-50-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #5 Date: 8/25/2004
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
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profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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