MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- COPPER METAL  -- 6810-00-982-0282
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COPPER METAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-982-0282
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:314 982 5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
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  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INH:DUST MAY IRRIT RESP TRACT,CAUSES NAUSEA
    ETC;ING:NAUSEA,VOMIT BY LG AMTS;EYES:PARTCLS IRRITE EYES

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. GET MD FOR BREATHG
    DIFFICULTY;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER/MILK.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED:SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER.GET MD IF IRRIT OCCUR S;EYES:FLUSH W/H*2O FOR 15
    MIN.GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROP PROTCTV EQUIP. SWEEP OR SCOOP UP &
    TRANSFER TO A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR  RECLAMATION/DISPOSAL.DO NOT
    FLUSH TO SEWER. TOXIC TO FISH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED 28 AUG 85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD; PHYSICAL
    FORM OF COPPER. MACHINE TURNING

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2324C(4215F
Spec Gravity:8.92
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:REDDISH,METALLIC SOLID.ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,CORROSIVES.(BROMATES,CHLORATES,NAOH,HCL,ETC).
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECTED WASTE AND/OR NEUTRALIZED SLUDGE IN
    CLOSED,PREFERABLY METAL CONTAINERS MAY BE SENT TO AN APPROVED WASTE
    DISPOSAL FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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