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COPPER 8-QUINOLATEICSC: 0756 (May 2018)
Copper-8-hydroxyquinoline
Oxine-copper
8-Quinolinol, copper(II) chelate
Bis(8-oxyquinoline) copper
CAS #: 10380-28-6
UN #: 3077
EC Number: 233-841-9

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.        Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Cough.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

enviro;aqua
WARNING
Causes eye irritation
Very toxic to aquatic life 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 9; UN Pack Group: III 

STORAGE
Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. 
PACKAGING
 
COPPER 8-QUINOLATE ICSC: 0756
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
GREEN-TO-YELLOW CRYSTALLINE POWDER. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including copper oxides and nitrogen oxides. 

Formula: C18H12CuN2O2
Molecular mass: 351.9
Decomposes at 270°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.63
Solubility in water: none
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.46  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and possibly the respiratory tract. 

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
See Notes. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use. 

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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