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COPPER NAPHTHENATEICSC: 0303 (April 2006)
Naphthenic acid, copper salt
Copper naphthenates
CAS #: 1338-02-9
EC Number: 215-657-0

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.    Use powder, foam, carbon dioxide.  In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. 

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation See Notes.  Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin Redness. Roughness.  Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety spectacles.  Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit and filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Carefully collect remainder. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

flam;flame
WARNING
Flammable liquid and vapour
May be harmful if swallowed 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
COPPER NAPHTHENATE ICSC: 0303
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
DARK GREEN VISCOUS LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic gases. 


Boiling point: 150-250°C
Solubility in water: none
Flash point: 38°C c.c. 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal. 

NOTES
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
Technical products contain between 1 and 12 % of copper. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 10-22-50/53; S: (2)-60-61; Note: A 

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