BWGFZ - REAGENT COPPER, 80/40 MESH, 0240-0117
- MSDS: BWGFZ
- Manufacturer: PERKIN ELMER CORP
- Product Name: REAGENT COPPER, 80/40 MESH, 0240-0117
- National Stock Number: 6810-00N056600
Product Identification
Product ID:REAGENT COPPER, 80/40 MESH, 0240-0117
MSDS Date:03/12/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N056600
MSDS Number: BWGFZ
Responsible Party
NORWALK, CT 06859
US
Emergency Phone: 203-762-4464
Info Phone: 203-762-1000
Cage: GO172
Contractor
Telephone: 203-762-1000
Cage: GO172
Ingredients
COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS: 7440-50-8
RTECS: GL5325000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 FUME
EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
OXYG DIFLUORIDE, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE, ETHYLENE
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, IODATES, LEAD
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
IODATE, PHOSPHORUS, POTASSIUM BROMATE, POTASSIUM
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
AZIDE, SODIUM BROMATE, SODIUM CHLORATE, SODIUM
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
ZINC CHLORATE, ZINC IODATE.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
CHLORATE, CALCIUM IODATE, CHLORATES,
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
ETHYLENE OXIDE, FLUORINE, HYDRAZINE MONONITRATE,
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
IODATES, LEAD AZIDE, MAGNESIUM BROMATE, MAGNESIUM
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
BROMATE, POTASSIUM CHLORATE, POTASSIUM IODATE,
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
CHLORATE, SODIUM IODATE, SODIUM PEROXIDE, SULFUR &
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MINUTES, OCCASIONALLY
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION:OVEREXPOSURE TO
COPPER DUST CAN PRODUCE METAL FUME FEVER, SYMPTOMS OF WHICH INCLUDE
CHILLS & FEVER BEGINNING 4-12 HRS AFTER EXPOSURE. RECOVERY IS
USUALLY COMPLETE W/IN 24 HRS. COPPER DUST IS ALSO IRRITATING TO
MUCOUS MEMBRANES. INGESTION:COPPER IS TOX BY INGESTION & CAN RSLT
IN LIVER (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:DISFUNCTION, MUSCLE PARALYSIS & BRAIN
CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITION. SKIN:ALLERGIC CONT DERM MAY OCCUR IN
VERY RARE INSTANCES. CHRONIC:RPTD & PRLNGD OVEREXPOS TO COPPER DUST
CAN PRODUCE WILSON'S DISEASE, TYPIFIED BY HEPATIC CIRRHOSIS,BRAIN
DMG & DEMYELINATION, KIDNEY DEFECTS & COPPER DEPOSITION IN CORNEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PHYS SHOULD BE CONSULTED PRIOR TO
ASSIGNING PERSONS W/WILSON'S DISEASE, SKIN, PULMONARY, LIVER OR
KIDNEY DISORDERS TO TASKS REQUIRING USE OF COPPER, ESPECIALLY IF
FINELY DIVIDED.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY
ADMINISTERING 2 GLASSES OF WATER (OR MILK, IF AVAIL) & PLACING
FINGER DOWN VICTIM'S THROAT. NEVER ADMIN ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON
PERSON. SEEK MED ASSISTANCE AS SOON AS POSS. CONT LOCAL POIS CTL
CTR. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG, THEN FLUSH W/WATER FOR @ LEAST 15
MINS. WASH CLTHG THORO, & SEPARATELY, BEFORE RE-USE. EYE:FLUSH W/
(ING 13)
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:USE POWDERED GRAPHITE, DOLOMITE OR SODIUM CHLORIDE
ON POWDERED METAL FIRES. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINE COPPER POWDER CAN BE DANGEROUS FIRE
HAZARD WHEN DISPERSED & EXPOS TO FLAME, SPARKS/OXIDIZERS. MANY
POWDERD METALS CAN IGNIT SPONT & EXPLODE WHEN (SUPDAT)
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:SPILLS MAY BE SWEPT UP, AVOIDING GENERATION OF
DUST. PLACE MATL IN SEALED CONTAINER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID STORING COPPER NEAR INCOMPATIBLE
MATLS. KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE. AVOID GENERATION
OF COPPER DUST.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION, INGESTION & CONTACT WITH EYES AND
SKIN.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LABORATORY HOOD OR LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:CHEM RESISTENT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM RESISTENT GOGG & FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ:SUSPENDED IN AIR. VIOLENT/EXPLO REACTIONS HAVE BEEN RPTD
UNDER CERTAIN CNDTNS WHEN COPPER IS BROUGHT INTO CONT W/FOLLOWING
MATLS:ACETYLENE, AMMONIUM NITRATE, BARIUM BROMATE, BARIUM CHLORATE,
BARIUM IODATE, BROMATES, CALCIUM BROMATE, CALCIUM CHLORATE,
CALCIUM IODATE, CHLORATES, CHLORINE, CHLORINE & (ING 2)
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4653F,2567C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1981F,1083C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 1628C
Spec Gravity:8.92 (WATER =1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:A METAL WITH A DISTINCTIVE REDDISH COLOR, ODORLESS
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE, AMMONIUM NITRATE, BARIUM BROMATE, BARIUM CHLORATE, BARIUM
IODATE, BROMATES, CALCIUM BROMATE, CALCIUM (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COPPER OXIDES.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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