ICSC 0240 - COPPER

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COPPER	ICSC: 0240 (November 2016)

CAS #: 7440-50-8

UN #: 3089

EC Number: 231-159-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
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!
	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
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 solid Harmful if swallowed Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 4.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
See Chemical Dangers.
PACKAGING

COPPER

ICSC: 0240

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. TURNS GREEN ON EXPOSURE TO MOIST AIR. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Mixtures with acetylenic compounds, ethylene oxide and azides are shock-sensitive. Reacts with strong oxidants such as chlorates, bromates and iodates. This generates explosion hazard.	Formula: Cu Atomic mass: 63.5 Boiling point: 2595°C Melting point: 1083°C Relative density (water = 1): 8.9 Solubility in water: none Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.57 (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. TURNS GREEN ON EXPOSURE TO MOIST AIR.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Mixtures with acetylenic compounds, ethylene oxide and azides are shock-sensitive. Reacts with strong oxidants such as chlorates, bromates and iodates. This generates explosion hazard.

Formula: Cu
Atomic mass: 63.5
Boiling point: 2595°C
Melting point: 1083°C
Relative density (water = 1): 8.9
Solubility in water: none
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.57 (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever. See Notes.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Ingestion may cause effects on the liver.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever. See Notes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Ingestion may cause effects on the liver.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
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
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain.

NOTES
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.)

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