MSDS Name: Copper(II) Oxide
Catalog Numbers: S79987, S79987-1, C470 500, C470-500, C470500, C472 500, C472-500, C472500, C474 500, C474-500, C474500, NC9681100, S72233B, XXC470100LB
Synonyms: Cupric Oxide.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: The use of d-Penicillamine as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
COPPER (II) OXIDE	0.2 mg/m3 TWA	0.1 mg/m3 TWA as Cu: 100 mg/m3 IDLH	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: COPPER (II) OXIDE: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: black to brown black
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:1326 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density: 6.3-6.5
Molecular Formula:CuO
Molecular Weight:79.5454

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, moisture, temperatures above 100°C.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Aluminum, boron, cesium acetylene carbide, hydrazine, magnesium, phospham, potassium, rubidium acetylene carbide, sodium, titanium, and zirconium. Forms explosive acetylides with acetylene in caustic solutions. Exposure to moist air at > 212F can result in spontaneous combustion.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Copper fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 1317-38-0: GL7900000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1317-38-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: No data available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	No information available.				No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 1317-38-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 1317-38-0: acute, chronic.
Section 313
This material contains COPPER (II) OXIDE (listed as ** undefined **), 100%, (CAS# 1317-38-0) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 1317-38-0 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

Safety Phrases:

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1317-38-0: 0
Canada
CAS# 1317-38-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 1317-38-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
CAS# 1317-38-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 1317-38-0 (listed as ** undefined **): OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt
:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-AUSTRAL
IA:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-BELGIUM:T
WA 1 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1
mg/m3 (dust) OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1 mg/
m3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume) O
EL-FRANCE:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL 2 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (
fume) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-HU
NGARY:TWA 0.2 mg/m3;STEL 0.4 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-INDIA:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fu
me) OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 02 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA
1 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1.0 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-POLAND:T
WA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3) (dust) OEL-SWE
DEN:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-S
WEDEN:TWA 1 mg/m3 (total dust) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.1 mg/m3;STEL 0.2
mg/m3 (fume) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL 1 mg/m3 OEL-THAILAND:
TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-THAILAND:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA
0.2 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, CO
LOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEAL

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #4 Date: 8/02/2000
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