KURT J. LESKER CO -- COPPER METAL  -- 9620-00N048929
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COPPER METAL
MSDS Date:12/15/1987
FSC:9620
NIIN:00N048929
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:KURT J. LESKER CO
Address:1515 WORTHINGTON AVE
City:CLAIRTON
State:PA
ZIP:15025
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-233-4200
Emergency Phone Num:800-245-1656;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:KURTJ
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KURT J LESKER CO
Address:1515 WORTHINGTON AVE
Box:City:CLAIRTON
State:PA
ZIP:15025
Country:US
Phone:412-233-4200
CAGE:29145
Company Name:KURT J. LESKER CO.
Address:5635 HORNING ROAD
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15236
Phone:(412) 655-9500
CAGE:KURTJ

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

Ingred Name:COPPER; (COPPER METAL)  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME;1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME
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:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE & CHRONIC: INHAL: FUMES AND
    DUSTS OF COPPER CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT, METALLIC TASTE IN THE MOUTH, NAUSEA AND METAL FUME FEVERS.
    DERMAL/EYE: REPEATED SKIN CONTACT HAS  BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE
    HARDENING OF THEHANDS. FINE POWDER ARE MILD EYE IRRITANTS. INGEST
    OF COPPER (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: METAL MAY CAUSE GI DISTURBANCES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH WILSON'S DISEASE
    ARE AT INCREASED RISK.

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

First Aid:INGEST: INDUCE VOMITING. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. INHAL: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT. WATCH FOR SIGNS OF
    METAL FUME FEVER. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYE: FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR  AT LEAST 15 MIN. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:AGENTS FOR METAL FIRES SUCH AS DOLOMITE, GRAPHITE,
    MET-L-X, TEC.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE WATER ON METAL FIRES. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWDER BELOW 50 MICRON SIZE RANGE ARE
    WEAKLY EXPLOSIVE IN AIR. NOT EASILY IGNITED BY SPARKS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM SOLIDS. DO NOT RAISE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE ONLY NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED EQUIPMENT. ANY
    RESPIRATOR APPROVED FOR DUSTS WITH TLV'S NOT LESS THAN 0.05 MG/M3.
Ventilation:(ALWAYS MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW PERMISSIBLE LIMITS). LOCAL:
    TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:ANY GLOVE TO LIMIT SKIN CONTACT.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKER GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4703F,2595C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1981F,1083C
Spec Gravity:8.96
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:REDDISH PIECES OR POWDER, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, H*2O, MAGNESIUM, ACETYLENE, CL*2, HALOGENATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL AND OTHER (LIST) NO*2, IN
    CONTACT WITH NITRIC ACID.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:(CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
    FOR PROPER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.): RECLAIM FOR SCRAP VALUE.

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