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CAS Number: 12053-18-8
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29-0410
Copper › Copper chromite, barium promoted (62-64% Cr2CuO4, 22-24% CuO, 6%BaO, 0-4% Graphite, 1% CrO3, 1% Cr2O3)| CAS Number: | 12053-18-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00148884 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cr2CuO4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 79.55/231.53 |
| Chemical Formula: | CuO/Cr2CuO4 |
| Color and Form: | black pellets |
| Note: |
Physical Characteristics: surface area 45-50 m2/g
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Copper chromite, barium promoted (62-64% Cr2CuO4, 22-24% CuO, 6% BaO, 0-4% Graphite, 1% CrO3), 1% Cr2O3) |
| Product Number: | 29-0410 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 12018-10-9 |
| Formula: | CuO/Cr2CuO4 |
| EINECS Number: | 235-000-1 |
| Chemical Family: | inorganic compound |
| Synonym: | Chromium copper oxide, barium promoted |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Copper chromite | 12018-10-9 | 62 | 0.5 mg/m3 (as Cr) | 0.1 mg/m3 (as CrO3) |
| copper oxide | 1317-38-0 | 23 | 1 mg/m3 (as Cu) | 1 mg/m3 (as Cu) |
| barium oxide | 1304-28-5 | 6 | 0.5mg/m3 (as Ba) | 0.5mg/m3 (as Ba) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause cancer. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Inhalation of dust can cause difficulty in breathing and tightness of the muscles of the face and neck. |
| Ingestion: | Ingestion may lead to vomiting, exhaustion, anemia, irregular heartbeat, pain, convulsions, coma, and cardiac arrest. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | The dust of copper compounds may cause metal fume fever, hemolysis of the red blood cells and injury to the liver, lungs, kidneys and pancreas. May cause cancer. |
| NTP: | yes |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none required |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | black pellets |
| Molecular Weight: | 79.55/231.53 |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | Insoluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | none |
| Decomposition Products: | copper oxide, chromium oxide, barium oxide |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Copper chromite: No information available in the RTECS files. Copper oxide: Oral(rat); LD50: 470mg/kg. Intraperitoneal(mouse); LD50: 273mg/kg. Intraperitoneal(mouse); TDLo: 45.4mg/kg. Intratracheal(rat); LD50: 250mg/kg. Intratracheal(rat); LDLo: 278mg/kg. Intratracheal(rat); TDLo: 100ug/kg. Inhalation(guinea pig); TCLo: 1.6mg/m3. Barium oxide: Intraperitoneal(mouse); LD50: 146mg/kg. Subcutaneous(mouse); LD50: 50mg/kg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | no data |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | NA |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | NA |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | NA |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | NA |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: See category N100, N090 and N040 for reporting. |
| Second Ingredient: | Listed in TSCA inventory. Regulated under section 313 |
| Third Ingredient: | Listed in TSCA inventory. Regulated under section 313. |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 3/29/2002 |
| Revision Date: | 6/08/2011 |
