Silver Copper Alloys

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Primary Routes (s) of Entry Ingestion; inhalation Eye Hazards Eye contact with these products in finely-divided forms may cause irritation, conjunctivitis, ulceration of the cornea, and/or argyria, a permanent blue-gray discoloration of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. Skin Hazards Skin contact with these products, particulary in finely-divided forms, may cause irritation, argyria, discoloration, and/or contact dermatitis. Ingestion Hazards Ingestion of these products in finely-divided forms may cause nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal irritation. Inhalation Hazards Inhalation of the components of these products is not know to present a significant risk to health when used according to instructions and with appropriate protective measures (see Section #8). Inhalation of component elements has been reported to cause one or more of the following symptoms and effects upon excessively high or prolonged exposure: Copper: Acute exposure may cause respiratory tract irritation, fever, muscle ache, chills, cough, weakness, and a metallic taste. Chronic exposure may damage the liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas, and brain. Silver: Chronic exposure via inhalation may cause argyia.