AMERICAN CHEMET CORPORATION -- RED COPP 97N  -- 6850-00N014957
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:RED COPP 97N
MSDS Date:12/15/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N014957
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMERICAN CHEMET CORPORATION
Address:400 LAKE COOK RD
Box:1160
City:EAST HELENA
State:MT
ZIP:59635
Country:US
Info Phone Num:406-227-5302
Emergency Phone Num:406-227-5302
CAGE:3W085
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERICAN CHEMET CORP
Address:400 COOK RD
Box:City:DEERFIELD
State:IL
ZIP:60015
Country:US
Phone:708-948-0800
CAGE:3W085

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

Ingred Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 86%
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
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:MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION; SKIN IRRITATION (OXIDE POX); FEVER, EYE IRRITATION WITH
    REDNESS, PAIN AND CONJUNCTIVITIS. COULD RESULT IN RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION. COULD RESULT IN RESPIRATORY DI SEASE IF OVEREXPOSED ON
    A CHRONIC BASIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, CHILLS, DIARRHEA, FEVER, EYE IRRITATION
    W/REDNESS, PAIN AND CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING LUNG DISEASES.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. LAY PATIENT DOWN. COVER W/BLANKET.
    EYES:IF IRRITATED, FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES OF FRESH WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINTUES. CALL MD. SKIN:IF IRRITATED, FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES
    OF FRES H WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL MD. INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY
    .

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, ABC EXTINGUISHER, WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SEPARATE FROM MASS. ELIMINATE OXYGEN. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION MAY OCCUR
    OXIDIZING PRODUCT TO CUO IF EXPOSED TO MOIST AIR AT TEMPERATURES
    ABOVE 100C.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP W/VACUUM OR CONVENTIONAL TOOLS. AVOID
    DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP LIDS TIGHTLY SEALED. STORE IN
    COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT
    W/SKIN. WASH W/SOAP & WATER AFTER CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CARTRIDGE TYPE FILTER OR
    DUST MASK. REFER TO RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES APPROVED BY
    BUREAU OF MINES CIRCULAR IC 8436.
Ventilation:TO KEEP BELOW LISTED TLV, USE GENERAL DILUTION TYPE
    VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS IF CONTACT IS PROBABLE
    AND SKIN IS SENSITIVE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH W/SOAP & WATER AFTER CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2255F,1235C
Spec Gravity:6.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE.
Appearance and Odor:RED FINE POWDER, NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REACTANTS SUCH AS ACIDS, BASES AND METALS, SUCH AS BUT NOT
    LIMITED TO, AL AND MG.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 100C WHILE IN PRESENCE
    OF MOIST AIR. MASS BUILD UP UNDER REACTIVE CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COPPER FUMES WILL BE RELEASED IF
    CUPROUS OXIDE IS HEATED ABOVE ITS MELTING POINT (2255F).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:APPROVED LANDFILL. LARGE MASSES OF PRODUCT
    EXPOSED TO MOIST AIR OVER 100C CAN RESULT IN SPONTANEOUS
    COMBUSTION.

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