JOHNSON MATTHEY AESAR GROUP -- COPPER  -- 6810-00N026156
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COPPER
MSDS Date:01/29/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N026156
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY AESAR GROUP
Address:892 LAFAYETTE RD
Box:1087
City:SEABROOK
State:NH
ZIP:03874
Country:US
Info Phone Num:603-474-5511
Emergency Phone Num:800-562-6236;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1AH72
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY AESAR GROUP
Address:892 LAFAYETTE RD
Box:City:SEABROOK
State:NH
ZIP:03874
Country:US
Phone:603-474-5511
CAGE:1AH72

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:COPPER
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME;1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME;1 DUST
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

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:ACUTE COPPER EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT OR METAL FUME FEVER W/SYMPTOMS OF
    FEVER, CHILLS, NAUSEA, CHEST TIGHTNESS OR METALLIC TASTE. IF
    INGESTED MAY BE MILDLY IRRITATING TO LINI NG OF STOMACH &
    INTESTINES. POSSIBLE MECHANICAL IRRITATION OF SKIN & EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:WILSON'S DISEASE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. SEE MD. SKIN:WASH OFF W/WATER.
    EYES:WASH OFF W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGEST:SEE MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DO NOT USE HALOGEN-CONTAINING EXTINGUISHERS ON
    METAL FIRES. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT NORMALLY FLAMMABLE. FINE COPPER
    POWDER MAY IGNITE @ 700C.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PARTICULATE
    RESPIRATOR IF DUSTY. SWEEP UP & TRANSFER TO SEALED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID INHALATION.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR,
    IF APPROPRIATE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION RECOMMENDED FOR FUMES OF DUSTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:AS NEEDED TO PREVENT CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4703F,2595C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1981F,1083C
Spec Gravity:8.96
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-RED METAL.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POWDER & SALTS REACT W/ACETYLEN & HYDRAAZOIC ACID MAKING EXPLOSIVE
    SALTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/HOT OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COPPER OXIDE FUMES IF HEATED ABOVE
    MELTING POINT.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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