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EFFECTIVE DATE

2014-01-21

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

1

PHYSICAL HAZARD

0

PERSONAL PROTECTION

NFPA

2

1

0

School District of River Falls
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COPPER

2014-01-21

Hazard Statements

Contact with dust or fume may cause local irritation. Embedded copper particles in the eye result in a brownish or greenbrown discoloration of the cornea, lens and iris (chalcosis) which may progress to serious ocular complications.

Copper dust may be irritating to the nasal passages and the throat with a sweetish, metallic taste and excessive salivation

Ingestion of copper metal may cause metallic taste and gastrointestinal irritation

Prolonged exposure to copper dust or fume can cause irritation to the eye and skin.

Copper metal is not irritating to skin other than by direct abrasive action of metal particles on skin tissue.

Precautionary Statements

Use adequate local or general ventilation to maintain the concentration of copper

Gloves and coveralls or other work clothing are recommended to prevent prolonged or repeated direct skin contact when copper is processed. Appropriate eye protection should be worn where fume or dust is generated. Where hot or molten metal is handled, heat resistant gloves, goggles or face shield, and clothing to protect from hot metal splash and radiant heat should be worn. Safety type boots are recommended.

Where copper dust or fumes are generated and cannot be controlled to within acceptable levels by engineering means, use appropriate NIOSH-approved respiratory protection equipment (a 42CFR84 Class N, R or P-95 particulate filter cartridge as a minimum).

Manufacturer information

Name

Flinn Scientific, Inc.

Phone

(800) 424-9300

Address

P.O. Box 219
Batavia, IL 60510

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

1

PHYSICAL HAZARD

0

PERSONAL PROTECTION

NFPA

2

1

0

School District of River Falls
Local data

SKU #

*This local data is shared by all revisions