MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I
MANUFACTURER鈥橲 NAME: HUSSEY COPPER LTD.
ADDRESS: 100 WASHINGTON STREET, LEETSDALE, PA 15056
EMERGENCY PHONE NO.: 724-251-4200
CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS: COPPER
TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS: OFHC) (DHP) (ETP) ELECTROLYTIC TOUGH PITCH
CDA ALLOY 101, 102, 104, 105, 107, 110*, 113, 114, 115, 116, 120, 122, 194
*INCLUSIVE ALLOY 110 SILVER PLATE
Copper plus silver 鈥? All grades of copper covered (including silver bearing鈥?
(104, 105, 107, 113, 114, 115, 116) are expected to contain less than .1% silver.
CHEMICAL FAMILY: COPPER
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT PERCENT CAS NO. OSHA-PEL/ACGIH-TLV
BASE METAL FOR EXPOSURE LEVELS
*COPPER 99.9 7440-50-8 SEE SECTION V
HAZARDOUS MIXTURES OF OTHER LIQUIDS, SOLIDS OR GASES: If exposure to copper dust/fume is kept below
Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL)/Threshold Limit Value (TLV) all trace elements should not pose any health risk.
*Chemical(s) listed as a toxic chemical subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
Melting Point: 1949掳 F
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Specify Gravity (H2O = 1) 8.9
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (Method used) Not Applicable *
Extinguishing Media Not Applicable
Special Fire Fighting Procedures Not Applicable
Unusual Fire and Explosion HazardsNot Applicable
*Under normal conditions. Heavy concentrations of fine copper dust may cause flash fire if exposed to ignition source.
MSDS = HC-85-100 Page 1 of 2 Revision Date: May 12, 2004
Review Date: April 11, 2007 Revision Number: 06
SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EXPOSURE LEVELS: Copper dust and mists - OSHA (PEL): TWA = 1 mg/m3. ACGIH (TLV): TWA = 1 mg/m3.
Copper fumes - OSHA (PEL): TWA = 0.1 mg/m3. ACGIH (TLV): TWA = 0.2 mg/m3.
CARCINOGENICITY: Not listed as a carcinogenic in NTP, IARC Monographs, or OSHA.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (ACUTE): Fumes and dust - sneezing, cough, congestion, nausea, metallic tastes,
irritation of upper respiratory tract, chills, fever.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Skin: Flush thoroughly with water.
Eyes: Flush with water, call Physician.
Ingestion: Drink water, induce vomiting, call Physician.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air, call Physician.
Copper fume, dusts and mists are listed by OSHA as air contaminants
(29 CFR 1910.1000 Sub-part Z)
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY: (Material to avoid): Dust and fumes: acetylene, chlorine - Metals: acids and oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Copper fumes/dust.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Dust or fume: wear respirator, follow
OSHA use instructions, shovel up, or vacuum and place in approved DOT container and seal. Wash contaminated clothing.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of contaminated product and materials used in cleaning up spills or leaks in a
manner approved for this material. Follow federal, state and local regulations for disposal.
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (DUST/FUME): Dust or fume: NIOSH/MSHA approved, dust/fume respirator.
VENTILATION (DUST/FUME): Local exhaust - if exposure levels exceeded.
EYE PROTECTION (DUST): Goggles.
SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Do not take
internally. Practice good housekeeping and personal hygiene procedures.
MSDS = HC-85-100 Page 2 of 2 Revision Date: May 12, 2004
Review Date: April 11, 2007 Revision Number: 06
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