COPPER | ICSC: 0240 (November 2016) |
CAS #: 7440-50-8 |
UN #: 3089 |
EC Number: 231-159-6 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. | NO open flames. | Use special powder, dry sand. NO other agents. Water may be ineffective. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Headache. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles. | Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Flammable solidHarmful if swallowed Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation |
STORAGE | |
See Chemical Dangers. | |
PACKAGING | |
COPPER | ICSC: 0240 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: Cu |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: (fume, as Cu): 0.2 mg/m3, as TWA. TLV: (dust and mists, as Cu): 1 mg/m3, as TWA. MAK: (respirable fraction): 0.01 mg/m3; peak limitation category: II(2); pregnancy risk group: C |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain. |
NOTES |
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The symptoms of metal fume fever do not become manifest until a few hours have passed. UN 3089 refers to METAL POWDERS, FLAMMABLE, (n.o.s.) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Copper (EHC 200, 1998) Copper (WHO Food Additives Series 17) COPPER (JECFA Evaluation) Copper (UKPID)