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CAS Number: 7440-50-8
Product Catalog
93-2999
Copper › Copper powder (99.5%)| CAS Number: | 7440-50-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00010965 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cu |
| Molecular Weight: | 63.54 |
| Chemical Formula: | Cu |
| Color and Form: | -100 mesh |
| Note: |
Physical Characteristics: melting point 1083°C, boiling point 2567°C, density 8.92
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Copper powder (99.5%) |
| Product Number: | 93-2999 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7440-50-8 |
| Formula: | Cu |
| EINECS Number: | 231-159-6 |
| Chemical Family: | metal or element |
| Synonym: | Bronze powder, CDA 101,102,110,122, Copper bronze, Gold bronze |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title compound | 7440-50-8 | 100 | 1mg/m3(Cu as dust) | 1mg/m3(Cu as dust) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Inhalation hazard as a fine dust or fume. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation (of dust or fume) |
| Eye Contact: | The dust causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes |
| Skin Contact: | The dust causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Hazard associated with inhalation of fine dust or fume. Irritating to nasal cavity and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. May cause vomiting and diarrhea. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion can lead to gastrointestinal effects, vomiting and nausea. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No information available on long-term chronic effects. |
| NTP: | No |
| 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: | none |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | No special fire fighting procedures required for this material. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | none |
| 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 or sodium carbonate and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a tightly sealed container. Handle fine powders in a well-ventilated area. |
| 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: | -100 mesh powder |
| Molecular Weight: | 63.54 |
| Melting Point: | 1083°C |
| Boiling Point: | 2595°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 8.94 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | insoluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture-stable solid |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | none |
| Conditions to Avoid: | prolonged exposure to moist air may lead to the formation of oxide/carbonate coatings on the metal. |
| Incompatibility: | acetylene, ammonium nitrate, halogens, azides, hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid and other strong oxidizing agents. |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (human); TDLo: 120ug/kg (effects include nausea and vomiting). Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 3500ug/kg. Intrapleural (rat); TDLo: 100mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 152mg/kg. Intrauterine (rat); TDLo: 250ug/kg. Effects from animal studies include reproductive abnormalities, musculoskeletal, fertility and maternal. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Insufficient data |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| 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 on the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Reportable under SARA Title 313. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| 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: | 12/26/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 12/14/2011 |
