Product ID:COPPER LEADTEX SHEET
MSDS Date:11/26/1985
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-641-0037
MSDS Number: BJYJC

CASTLE A M AND CO

3400 N WOLF
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131-1319
US

Emergency Phone: 312-455-7111, 312-458-8888

Info Phone: 312-455-7111, 312-458-8888

Cage: LO725

CASTLE A M AND CO

FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131-1319 US

Telephone: 312-455-7111, 312-458-8888

Cage: LO725

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: >99.9%

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

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO FUMES/DUST MAY
PRODUCE IRRITATION TO THE EYES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. INHALATION
OR INGESTION OF LEAD PARTICLES MAY RESULT IN LEAD-INDUCED SYSTEMIC
TOXICITY. PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE BEHAVIORAL CHANGES, KIDNEY
DAMAGE, CNS DAMAGE AND REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:RESULTING FROM LEAD.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FRESHLY
FORMED OXIDE FUMES OF COPPER AND LEAD MAY CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER
CHARACTERIZED BY A METALLIC TASTE IN THE MOUTH AND IRRITATION OF
THE THROAT AND INFLUENZA- LIKE SYMPTOMS. LEAD INDUCED SYSTEMIC
TOXICITY MAY CAUSE ABDOMINAL CRAMPS, ANEMIA, MUSCLE WEAKNESS AND
HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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.

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:PRODUCTS IN THE SOLID STATE PRESENT NO FIRE OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST HAZARD EXISTS UNDER FAVORING
CONDITIONS OF SMALL PARTICLE SIZE. DISPERSION IN AIR AND STRONG
IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:APPROVED DUST AND FUME RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE USED
TO AVOID EXCESS INHALATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN WELDING, BURNING, SAWING,
BRAZING, GRINDING OR MACHINING WHEN EXPOSURE EXCEEDS TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED BY THE WELDING STANDARDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ARC OR SPARK GENERATED WHEN WELDING OR BURNING COULD BE A SOURCE OF
IGNITION FOR COMBUSTIBLE AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>1000F
Spec Gravity:>8
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COPPER METALLIC, ODORLESS
Corrosion Rate:N/KR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MERCURY, AMMONIA, ACETYLENE, ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE DURING STORAGE TO STRONG ACIDS,
BASES OR OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES, AEROSOLS AND VAPORS MAY
BE RELEASED IN A FIRE INVOLVING COPPER ALLOYS IF FUMES OF OTHER
COMPOUNDS INVOLVED.

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

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