Product ID:COPPER-PHOSPHORUS BRAZING ALLOYS
MSDS Date:12/09/1997
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-368-8536
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKNSZ

R & D METALS AND CHEMICALS INC

201C PERIMETER PARK
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
US

Emergency Phone: 800-645-7476

Info Phone: 423-531-6065/800-645-7476

Cage: 56406

R & D METALS & CHEMICALS, INC

22533 KNOXVILLE, TN 37922-2233 US

Telephone: 423-531-2044

Cage: 56406

COPPER

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

PHOSPHORUS

CAS: 7723-14-0

RTECS: TH3495000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3;0.02 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: INHALATION OF THE
COMPONENTS AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF DUSTS/FUMES MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION AND/OR METAL FUME FEVER. SKIN: MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION, DISCOLORATION, &/OR CO NTACT DERMATITIS. EYE:
CONTACT WITH THESE PRODUCTS IN FINELY-DIVIDED FORMS MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVITIS, &/OR ULCERATION OF THE CORNEA.
INGESTION: MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING, & GASTROINTESTINA L
IRRITATION. CHRONIC: INGESTION: MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LIVER,
KIDNEYS, GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYTEM, & NERVOUS
SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THIS
PRODUCT(S) ARE CLASSIFIED AS POTENTIAL OR DEMONSTRATED CARCINOGENS
BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION,
FEVER, MUSCLE ACHE, CHILLS, COUGH, WEAKNESS, METALLIC TASTE. SKIN:
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, DISCOLORATION, &/OR CONTACT DERMATITIS. EYE:
IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVIT IS, &/OR ULCERATION OF THE CORNEA.
INGESTION: MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING, & GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING PULMONARY DISEASES MAY
BE AGGRAVATED BY INHALATION EXPOSURE, PARTICUCULARLY AS FUME.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE MAY AGGRAVATE PRE-EXISTING DISEASES OF LIVER,
KIDNEYS, GI TRACT, NERVOUS SYSTEM.

First Aid:INHALATION: IF SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF TOXICITY ARE OBSERVED,
REMOVE SUBJECT FROM AREA, ADMINISTER OXYGEN, & SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. KEEP THE SUBJECT WARM & AT REST. PERFORM ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF BREA THING HAS STOPPED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IF NECESSARY. EYE: FLUSH
AFFECTED AREA WITH WA TER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: IF SUBJECT IS CONSCIOUS, INDUCE
VOMITING. IF UNCONSCIOUS OR CONVULSIVE, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE.

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF FIGHTING A FIRE IN WHICH THESE PRODUCTS ARE
PRESENT, WEAR A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE MODE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN FINELY-DIVIDED FORM, THESE PRODUCTS
MAY IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO FLAME OR BY REACTION WITH INCOMPATABLE
MATERIALS. IF PRESENT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, THEY MAY EMIT FUMES
OF COPPER OXIDE & PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE.

Spill Release Procedures:IF A FINELY-DIVIDED FORM OF PRODUCT IS
SPILLED, CLEAN UP SPILLAGE SO AS TO MINIMIZE DISPERSION OF DUST.
WET SWEEPING OR VACUUMING USE HEPA FILTERATION ARE RECOMMENDED.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN PROXIMITLY TO
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURE LEVEL EXCEEDS OSHA PEL(S) OR OTHER
APPLICABLE STANDARD, USE A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR HAVING A
CONFIGURATION APPROPRATE TO THE CONCENTRATION OF THE CONTAMINANT(S)
GENERATED. FOR GUIDEANC E ON SELECTION & USE OF RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION, CONSULT AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z88.2 (ANSI, NEW
YOK, NY 10036 USA).
Ventilation:USE APPROPRIATE VENTILATION ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN
CONCENTRATIONS OF ALL COMPONENTS & THEIR DECOMPOSITION BYPRODUCTS
TO WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE OSHA PELS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:PLASTIC-FRAME SPECTACLES WITH SIDE SHIELDS & FILTER LENS
(SHADE #3 OR #4)
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT SKIN INJURY. AVOID FLAMMABLE FABRICS.
Work Hygienic Practices:TO AVOID INGESTION, WASH HANDS & FACE BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING, OR USING COSMETICS OR TOBACCO.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=710.C, ######F
Spec Gravity:8.01 TO 8.23
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS COPPER-YELLOW METALS OF
WIRE,ROD,STRIP,POWDER OR PREFORMED SHAPES

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AZIDES, NITRIC ACID, ETHANOL, ETHYLENE IMINE, MAGNESIUM, CHLORATES,
CARBON DISULFIDE, BROMATES, INORGANIC & ORGANIC PEROXIDES,
HALOGENS, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE, CHLORINE OXIDES, SELENIUM
OXYCHLORIDE, SELEIUM OXYFLUORIDE, SELE
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE COPPER CAN FORM
AN UNSTABLE ACETYLIDE UPON CONTACT WITH ACETYLENE GAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEATING TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES MAY
LIBERATE COPPER OXIDE & PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION WILL NOT
OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF UNSUED OR UNSTABLE PRODUCT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE/PROFINCIAL, & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Transport Information:SHIPMENT NOT CONTROLLED BY USDOT/IATA/ICAO/IMO.

SARA Title III Information:SARA 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION: THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING TOXIC CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT (EPCR A) OF 1986 AND OF 40 CFR 372: CAS#
7440-50-8, COPPER, 91.05-95.0%; CAS# 7723-14-0, PHOSPHORUS,
5-8.95%.
Federal Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.