Copper Regular Powder

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard categories

Category

Signal word

Aerosols Category 3 Warning Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Warning Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning Sensitization, Skin Category 1, 1A, 1B Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 5 Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Category 3 Respiratory tract irritation Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure Category 2 Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term Category 1 – Class 9 Warning GHS – Label Symbol(s): If Pressurized: Gas Under Pressure GHS – Signal Word(s): Warning Danger (STOT SE Category 1– Digestive System; STOT RE Category 1-Liver)

Other hazards

Not Resulting in Classification Inhalation may cause irritation to the respiratory system. Inhalation of high volumes of copper dust may cause “metal fume fever” and “vineyard sprayers disease”.

Hazard statements

GHS Codes(s) Code Phrase(s) Physical: H229 *Pressurized container: may burst if heated. Health: H302 Harmful if swallowed. 315 Causes skin irritation 317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. 320 Causes eye irritation. 333 May be harmful if inhaled 335 May cause respiratory irritation. 370 Causes damage to organs. 373 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Environmental: H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precautionary: General P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Prevention

P210 *Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. 211 *Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. 251 *Do not pierce or burn, even after use. 260 Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. 270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. 273 Avoid release to the environment. 280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 264+265 Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.

Response

P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell. 321 Specific treatment (see Section 4. First Aid Measures). 330 Rinse mouth. 391 Collect spillage. 301+317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. 302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. 304+340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. 304+317 IF INHALED: Get medical help. 308+316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. 332+317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. 362+364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

405 Store locked up. 403+233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 410+403 *Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. 410+412 Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C/122°F.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents through a licensed disposal company. Contaminated container should be disposed of as unused product. *- Fire extinguishers are designed to be used to extinguish fires.