MSDS Name:   Copper, Turnings, 99+%
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**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7440-50-8 |Copper | 99+% | 231-159-6 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.

**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Moisture sensitive.

Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation. Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause 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.

**** 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:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid.
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. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced
particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.

**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid
generating dusty conditions.

**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
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 protective 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: Turnings
Color: red
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @1682 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 2595 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 1083 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 8.9200g/cm3
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. Exposure to moist air results in the
formation of a green base carbonate coating.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, moisture, exposure to air.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Liquid copper explodes on contact with water. Reacts violently with
ammonium nitrate, bromates, iodates, chlorates, ethylene oxide,
hydrazoic acid, potassium oxide, dimethyl sulfoxide + trichloroacetic
acid, hydrogen peroxide, sodium peroxide, sodium azide, sulfuric
acid, hydrogen sulfide + air, and lead azide. Ignites on contact
with chlorine, fluorine (above 121C), chlorine trifluoride, and
hydrazinium nitrate (above 70C). Incompatible with 1-bromo-2-propyne,
potassium dioxide, and actylenic compounds.
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 ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
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: 1/20/1998 Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003

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