=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:COPPER - CR & HR
NIIN:00F004000
MSDS Number: BBPGV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:A.M. CASTLE/FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
Emergency Phone Num:(312) 455-7111
CAGE:11045
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CASTLE A M AND CO
Address:3400 N WOLF RD
Box:City:FRANKLIN PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131-1319
Country:US
Phone:847-455-7111
CAGE:11045

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: >99%.
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO FUMES/DUST MAY PRODUCE
    IRRITATION OF EYES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IF EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF METAL FUMES, REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR, SEEK MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Fire Fighting Procedures:PRODUCTS IN THE SOLID STATE PRESENT NO FIRE OR
    EXPLOSION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST DISPERSION IN AIR AND STRONG
    IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ARC OR SPARK GENERATED WHEN WELDING OR BURNING
    COULD BE A SOURCE OF IGNITION FOR COMSTABLE AND FLAMMABLE
    MATERIALS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:IN WELDING, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
    TAKEN FOR AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS WHICH MAY ORIGINATE FROM COMNENTS
    OF THE WELDING ROD.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED DUST/FUME, RESP SHOULD BE
    USED WHEN EXCEED TLV'S
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV'S.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SHOULD BE UTILIZED AS REQUIRED BY THE
    WELDING STANDARDS
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED: 25 NOV 1985. MELTING POINT: >1800. ALSO CONTAINS: TRACE
    LESS THAN .1% PHOSPHORUS, ANTIMONY, SELENIUM BISMUTH

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:>8
Appearance and Odor:COPPER METALLIC, ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MERCURY, AMMONIA, ACETYLENE, ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE DURING STORAGE TO STRONG
    ACIDS/BASES/OXIDIZING AGTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES/AEROSOLS/VAPORS MAY BE
    RELEASED IN A FIRE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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