LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NAUSEA, CHILLS, DIARRHEA. MAY CAUSE
UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION; SKIN IRRITATION (OXIDE POX); FEVER,
EYE IRRITATION WITH REDNESS, PAIN & CONJUNCTIVITIS; COULD RESULT IN
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION; COULD RESULT IN RESPIRATORY DISEASE IF
OVEREXPOSED ON A CHRONIC BASIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING LUNG DISEASES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. LAY PATIENT DOWN. COVER WITH BLANKET. IF
IRRITATED, FLUSH EYES AND SKIN WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF FRESH WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REFER TO MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WILL NOT BURN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE KNOWN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP WITH VACCUM OR CONVENTIONAL TOOLS.
AVOID DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP LIDS TIGHTLY SEALED. STORE IN
COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT WITH
SKIN.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CARTRIDGE TYPE FILTER OR
APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL DILUTION TYPE VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW LISTED
TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS IF CONTACT IS PROBABLE
AND SKIN IS SENSITIVE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP: CUPRIC OXIDE DECOMPOSES AT 1847F TO CUPROUS OXIDE AND OXYGEN.
CUPROUS OXIDE MELTS AT 2255F. MATLS TO AVOID: HYDRAZINE AND
ACETYLENE CARBIDE COMPOUNDS, ACIDS, BASES, AND METALS SUCH AS BUT
NOT LIMI TED TO AL, MG, B, K, NU, TI, & ZR.
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:6.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK FINELY DIVIDED POWDER. NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CUPRIC OXIDE MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH STRONG REDUCTANTS, E.G. ORGANIC
CMPDS, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO (SEE SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COPPER FUMES WILL BE RELEASED IF
CUPROUS OXIDE IS HEATED ABOVE ITS MELTING POINT (2255F).
Waste Disposal Methods:APPROVED LANDFILL. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .
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