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SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
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MANUFACTURER:
Alcoa Cladding
P.O. Box 27003
Richmond, Virginia 23261-7003
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
(804) 281-2265 |
PRODUCT CLASS: Copper
TRADE NAME:
SHEET, PLATE, ROD, BAR,
BUILDING PRODUCTS |
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MANUFACTURER'S CODE IDENTIFICATION:
SHEET, PLATE, ROD, BAR, BUILDING PRODUCTS |
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SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIAL
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Hazardous
Ingredients |
Typical
Percent |
OSHA PEL |
ACGIH TLV |
CAS
Numbers |
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Respirable
Dust/Mist |
Total
Dust |
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Respirable
Dust/Mist |
Total
Dust |
Gas
ppm |
mg/m3 |
Gas
ppm |
mg/m3 |
| Copper * |
max 68.0 |
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0.1 |
1 |
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0.2 |
1 |
7440-50-8 |
| Nickel * |
max 18.0 |
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1 |
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0.05 |
7440-02-0 |
| Aluminum * |
max 9.0 |
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5 |
15 |
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5 |
10 |
7429-90-5 |
| Zinc * |
max 5.0 |
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5 |
15 |
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5 |
10 |
7440-66-6 |
| * On SARA Section 313 list. |
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SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA OF MATERIAL
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BOILING POINT: 2567C (Copper)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 8.9 (Copper)
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DIST: N/A
ODOR THRESHOLD: N/A |
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FREEZING POINT: 1083C (Copper)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
pH: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
APPEARANCE/ODOR: Odorless, rust color |
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SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD OF MATERIAL
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FLAMMABILITY: YES? NO? X
FLASH POINT (Method Used): N/A |
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WHAT CONDITIONS? N/A
UEL: N/A
LEL: N/A |
MEANS OF EXTINCTION:
This product is not combustible. For fires involving metal dust, use dry powdered dolomite, dry sand, or dry graphite. Do not use water.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
Make certain any material that is to be remelted is free of moisture. For fire fighting, use self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure demand mode. |
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT: None known |
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HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None known
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: None known |
| ND = NOT DETERMINED |
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N/A = NOT APPLICABLE |
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SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
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| CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable
REACTIVITY AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS: Make certain any material that is to be remelted is free of moisture.
INCOMPATIBILITY TO OTHER SUBSTANCES: YES
Acetylene, chlorine, hydrogen peroxide
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known |
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SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF PRODUCT
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| ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: |
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INHALATION? YES
EYE CONTACT? YES |
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INGESTION? NO
SKIN ABSORPTION? NO |
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE:
Acute overexposure to copper and zinc fume may cause irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and metal fume fever. Symptoms of metal fume fever include chills, fever, nausea, chest tightness, or metallic taste. Ozone may be emitted as a by-product during welding or plasma arc cutting. Exposure to ozone may produce irritation to eyes, nose, and throat. Welding and/or plasma arc cutting generates ultraviolet radiation which can cause skin burns or welders flash to unprotected skin and eyes.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
Prolonged exposure to ozone may result in nausea, headache, and pulmonary damage. Nickel and certain of its compounds are classified as carcinogens in the latest Annual Report on Carcinogens as published by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and by the international Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). |
LD50 OF PRODUCT:
Copper - irl-mus 3.5mg/kg
Nickel - Not known
Aluminum - Not known
Zinc - Not known |
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LC50 OF PRODUCT:
Copper - Not known
Nickel - Not known
Aluminum - Not known
Zinc - Not known |
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: Mild
SENSITIZATION TO PRODUCT: Skin - Nickel
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP, IARC, ACGIH
TERATOGENICITY: None known |
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EXPOSURE LIMITS OF PRODUCT:
Use levels for specific ingredients shown in Section 2.
SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS: None known
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: None known
MUTAGENICITY: None known
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MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases such as, but not limited to, Bronchitis, Emphysema, and Asthma. |
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SECTION 7 - PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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| PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
GLOVES: As needed.
EYEWEAR: Safety glasses, goggles, face shield, or welding helmet, etc., as needed.
RESPIRATORY: Use NlOSH/MSHA-approved respirator for dusts/fume/mist, if TLVs or PELs are exceeded.
FOOTWEAR: Safety shoes, as needed.
CLOTHING: As needed.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust if TLVs or PELs are exceeded.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE: None known
WASTE DISPOSAL:
For disposal of this material as a waste, act in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local waste
management regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT: None known
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: If remelted, make certain no water or moisture is present in cavities or on external surfaces.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: None known |
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SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
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| SKIN: For minor burns, apply cold water. For severe burns, seek immediate medical attention.
EYE: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
INGESTION: None necessary. |
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SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
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SARA
This product contains a chemical or chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372.
HMIS RATINGS
Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 1
All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on tests and data which this Company believes to be currently reliable, but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed and no warranty of any kind is made with respect thereto. This information is not intended as a license to operate under or a recommendation to practice or infringe any patent of this Company or others covering any process, composition of matter or use. Since the Company shall have no control of the use of the product described herein, the Company assumes no liability for loss or damage incurred from the proper or improper use of such product. |
