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:DUST CAN CAUSE IRRITITATION OF THE
EYES, SKIN, MUCUOUS MEMBRANES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. SYMPTOMS
USUALLY DISAPPEAR WITHIN 24 HOURS. COPPER MAY CAUSE SKIN AND HAIR
DISCOLORATION. INHALATION OF COPPER DUSTS MAY CAUSE CHANGES IN THE
GUMS ANDMUCOUS LINING OF THE MOUTH.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY RESULT IN BENIGN PNEUMOCONIOSIS (STANNOIS).
MAY CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER WITH FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS, SUCH AS SWEET
METAL TASTE, DRY THROAT, FEVER AND CHILLS, HEADACHE, BLURRED
VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CONDITIONS OF THE LUNGS, WILSON'S
DISEASE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH WELL WITH RUNNING WATER TO REMOVE PARTICULATE. IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHAL ATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: GIVE WATER; INDUCE VOMITING IN A CONSCIOUS INDIVIDUAL;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF INVOLVED IN FIRE, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN A POSITIVE-PRESSURE
MODE & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE SOLID METAL FORM IS NOT A FIRE
HAZARD. HOWEVER, DUST GENERATED FROM PROCESSING OPERATIONS MAY
PRESENT A MODERATE FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Spill Release Procedures:MATERIAL IN DUST FORM-MINIMIZE EXPOSURE. CLEAN
UP USING DUSTLESS METHODS (VACUUM). DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR.
PLACE IN CLOSED LABELED CONTAINERS FOR RECYCLING OR DISPOSAL. KEEP
OUT OF WATERWAYS. CLEAN UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES
TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATIONS. KEEP MATERIAL DRY. KEEP PRODUCT AWAY
FROM CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:SPECIAL ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE REGUIREMENTS OF THE
OSHA RESPIRATOR STANDARD (1910.134)
Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED WHERE
AIRBORNE EXPOSURES EXCEED OSHA/ACGIH PERMISSIBLE AIR
CONCENTRATIONS. RESPIRATOR SELECTION SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE OSHA RESPIRATORY PROTECTION STAN DARD.
Ventilation:NATURAL OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN
LEVELS BELOW THE PEL'S/TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED FOR PROLONGED CONTACT/HEAT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN AS
APPROPRIATE FOR THE WORK ENVIRONMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING, DRINKING, OR USE OF
COSMETICS OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS WHILE HANDLING OR PROCESSING THIS
MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:410F,210C
Spec Gravity:7.39
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID-SILVER TO SILVER-GRAY METALLIC METAL, NO
ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINE,TURPENTINE, ACETYLENE GAS, MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE THE MELTING
POINT METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY OCCUR.
Waste Disposal Methods:MAY HAVE VALUE ON A RECYCLED BASIS. IF DISPOSED
OF, DISPOSE IN A PERMITTED DISPOSAL SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL DISPOSAL OR DISCHARGE REGULATIONS.
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