Product ID:COPPER - CR & HR
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F004000
MSDS Number: BBPGV

A.M. CASTLE/FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131

Emergency Phone: (312) 455-7111

Cage: 11045

CASTLE A M AND CO

FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131-1319 US

Telephone: 847-455-7111

Cage: 11045

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: >99%.

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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