Copper oxide MSDS

SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

MDL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: SUBSTANCE: CUPROUS OXIDE TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS: BROWN COPPER OXIDE; COPPER(I) OXIDE; COPPER OXIDE; COPPER(1+) OXIDE; DICOPPER MONOXIDE; YELLOW CUPROCIDE; RED COPPER OXIDE; COPPER NARDOX; COPPER-SANDOZ; COPPER SUBOXIDE; CUPRAMAR; COPOX; CUPROCIDE; FUNGIMAR; KUPRITE; NORDOX; OLEO NORDOX; PERENOX; C-477; OHS05470; RTECS GL8050000 CHEMICAL FAMILY: metal oxides CREATION DATE: Dec 05 1984 REVISION DATE: Jun 19 2001

SECTION 2 COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT: CUPROUS OXIDE CAS NUMBER: 1317-39-1 EC NUMBER (EINECS): 215-270-7 EC INDEX NUMBER: 029-002-00-X PERCENTAGE: 100

SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=2 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: COLOR: yellow to brown PHYSICAL FORM: crystals, powder MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: harmful if swallowed, respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, metal fume fever, blood disorders, convulsions LONG TERM EXPOSURE: kidney damage, liver damage SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, itching LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: vomiting, digestive disorders LONG TERM EXPOSURE: kidney damage, liver damage CARCINOGEN STATUS: OSHA: No NTP: No IARC: No

SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: Contact local poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately. ANTIDOTE: calcium disodium edetate/dextrose, intravenous; penicillamine, oral. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric lavage. Consider oxygen.

SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Negligible fire hazard. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: dolomite, dry powder for metal fires, dry sand, graphite, soda ash, sodium chloride Do not get water directly on material. FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.