Material Safety Data Sheet
Copper(II) oxide

ACC# 05655
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Copper(II) oxide
Catalog Numbers: AC192910000, AC192910050, AC192910250, AC197440000, AC197440250, AC197445000, AC221280000, AC221281000, AC405860000, AC405860050, AC405860250, AC405862500, AC405865000, C470-500, C472-500, C474-500
Synonyms: Cupric oxide; Copper monoxide.
Company Identification:
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              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
1317-38-0 Copper(II) oxide 97.5+ 215-269-1

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: black powder.
Warning! Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Target Organs: Eyes, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause nausea and vomiting.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison control center.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Copper(II) oxide none listed 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume)100 mg/m3 IDLH (dust and mist, as Cu) (listed under Copper compounds, n.o.s.). none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Copper(II) oxide: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Powder
Appearance: black
Odor: odorless
pH: 7 (50g/L aq. sol.)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:1326 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:CuO
Molecular Weight:79.54

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, alkali metals, finely powdered metals, acetylene, azides, hydrazine derivatives.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of copper, copper fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:      
CAS# 1317-38-0: GL7900000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1317-38-0:
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 470 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1317-38-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information found
Teratogenicity: No information found
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Mutagenicity: No information found
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information


Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: No information available.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOL ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOL
Hazard Class: 9 9
UN Number: UN3077 UN3077
Packing Group: III III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
     CAS# 1317-38-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 1317-38-0: immediate, delayed.
Section 313
     This material contains Copper(II) oxide (listed as Copper compounds, n.o.s.), 97.5+%, (CAS# 1317-38-0) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. CAS# 1317-38-0 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 1317-38-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Copper compounds, n.o.s.), New Jersey, (listed as Copper compounds, n.o.s.), Pennsylvania, (listed as Copper compounds, n.o.s.).

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     XN N
Risk Phrases:
     R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
     R 50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

Safety Phrases:
     S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
     S 29 Do not empty into drains.
     S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
     /safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 1317-38-0: 0
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 1317-38-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 1317-38-0 (listed as Copper compounds, n.o.s.) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #7 Date: 4/18/2008

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