MSDS Name: Copper, powder or dust
Catalog Numbers: S72895, S72896, S79977, S79977-1, S79977-2, S79977-3, S79978, S79978-1, S79979, S79979-1, C431-500, C434-500, S4821A, S4821B, S4821C, S4821D, S4821E, S72895ND, S799771, S799772, S799773, S799781, S79978ND, S799791
Synonyms: None.
Company Identification:
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: 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.
Notes to Physician: Individuals with Wilson's disease are more susceptible to chronic copper poisoning.

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. Dust can be an explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Non-combustible solid in bulk form, but powdered form may ignite.
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

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. Do not expose to air.

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	0.2 mg/m3 TWA (fume); 1 mg/m3 TWA (dusts and mists)	as Cu: 1 mg/m3 TWA (dusts and mists); 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume) dusts as mists as Cu: 100 mg/m3 IDLH	0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume); 1 mg/m3 TWA (dusts and mists)

OSHA Vacated PELs: COPPER: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume, dusts, mists as Cu)
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 minimize contact with skin.
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: red to brown
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @1628C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: 2595 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:1083 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 8.92
Molecular Formula:Cu
Molecular Weight:63.54

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, dust generation, moisture, exposure to air.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Liquid copper explodes on contact with water. Reacts violently with ammonium nitrate, bromates, iodates, chlorates, ethylene oxide, hydrazoic acid, potassium oxide, dimethyl sulfoxide + trichloroacetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, sodium peroxide, sodium azide, sulfuric acid, hydrogen sulfide + air, and lead azide. Ignites on contact with chlorine, fluorine (above 121C), chlorine trifluoride, and hydrazinium nitrate (above 70C). Incompatible with 1-bromo-2-propyne, potassium dioxide, and actylenic compounds.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Copper fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-50-8: GL5325000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7440-50-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: Experimental studies show teratogenic effects in laboratory animals.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: Experimetal studies show tumorigenic effects in laboratory a nimals.

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:
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 7440-50-8 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)
CAS# 7440-50-8: final RQ = 5000 pounds (2270 kg) (no reporting of releases of this hazardou
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7440-50-8: acute, chronic, flammable.
Section 313
This material contains COPPER (CAS# 7440-50-8, 100%),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. CAS# 7440-50-8 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 7440-50-8 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7440-50-8 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
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:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:

Safety Phrases:

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-50-8: 0
Canada
CAS# 7440-50-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7440-50-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B, B4.
CAS# 7440-50-8 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7440-50-8: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume) OEL
-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust) OEL
-BELGIUM:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-DEN
MARK: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/m
3 (dust) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL
2 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1 m
g/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 0.2 mg/m3;STEL 0
.4 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-INDIA:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:T
WA 02 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust) OEL-THE PH
ILIPPINES:TWA 1.0 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-R
USSIA:STEL 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3) (dust) OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (resp. d
ust) OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 1 mg/m3 (total d
ust) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.1 mg/m3;STEL 0.2 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-SWITZER
LAND: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-UNI
TED KINGDOM:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA chec
k ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEAL

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #2 Date: 5/02/2001
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