Product ID:RED COPP 97N
MSDS Date:12/15/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N014957
MSDS Number: BKMQW

AMERICAN CHEMET CORPORATION

400 LAKE COOK RD
EAST HELENA, MT 59635
US

Emergency Phone: 406-227-5302

Info Phone: 406-227-5302

Cage: 3W085

AMERICAN CHEMET CORP

DEERFIELD, IL 60015 US

Telephone: 708-948-0800

Cage: 3W085

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 86%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION; SKIN IRRITATION (OXIDE POX); FEVER, EYE IRRITATION WITH
REDNESS, PAIN AND CONJUNCTIVITIS. COULD RESULT IN RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION. COULD RESULT IN RESPIRATORY DI SEASE IF OVEREXPOSED ON
A CHRONIC BASIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, CHILLS, DIARRHEA, FEVER, EYE IRRITATION
W/REDNESS, PAIN AND CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING LUNG DISEASES.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. LAY PATIENT DOWN. COVER W/BLANKET.
EYES:IF IRRITATED, FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES OF FRESH WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINTUES. CALL MD. SKIN:IF IRRITATED, FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES
OF FRES H WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL MD. INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY
.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, ABC EXTINGUISHER, WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SEPARATE FROM MASS. ELIMINATE OXYGEN. WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION MAY OCCUR
OXIDIZING PRODUCT TO CUO IF EXPOSED TO MOIST AIR AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE 100C.

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP W/VACUUM OR CONVENTIONAL TOOLS. AVOID
DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP LIDS TIGHTLY SEALED. STORE IN
COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT
W/SKIN. WASH W/SOAP & WATER AFTER CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CARTRIDGE TYPE FILTER OR
DUST MASK. REFER TO RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES APPROVED BY
BUREAU OF MINES CIRCULAR IC 8436.
Ventilation:TO KEEP BELOW LISTED TLV, USE GENERAL DILUTION TYPE
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS IF CONTACT IS PROBABLE
AND SKIN IS SENSITIVE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH W/SOAP & WATER AFTER CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2255F,1235C
Spec Gravity:6.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE.
Appearance and Odor:RED FINE POWDER, NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REACTANTS SUCH AS ACIDS, BASES AND METALS, SUCH AS BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, AL AND MG.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 100C WHILE IN PRESENCE
OF MOIST AIR. MASS BUILD UP UNDER REACTIVE CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COPPER FUMES WILL BE RELEASED IF
CUPROUS OXIDE IS HEATED ABOVE ITS MELTING POINT (2255F).

Waste Disposal Methods:APPROVED LANDFILL. LARGE MASSES OF PRODUCT
EXPOSED TO MOIST AIR OVER 100C CAN RESULT IN SPONTANEOUS
COMBUSTION.

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