Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-50-8
Name of the chemical
Copper
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2010-09-11
Product name
Copper Capsules
Chemical name
and Contact Information
CAS No.
7440-50-8
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
LECO Corporation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: Red to brownish metal. Warning! Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause lung damage. May cause liver and kidney damage. Causes eye and skin irritation. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal-fume fever. Can be explosive when exposed to heat or flames. May cause digestive tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Target organs: kidneys, liver, lungs.
Potential health effects
EYES: Causes eye irritation.. SKIN: Causes irritation. May cause skin discoloration. INHALATION: Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with a metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. INGESTION: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause liver and kidney damage. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause lung damage. Individuals with Wilson’s disease are more susceptible to chronic copper poisoning. ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: See above. CARCINOGENICITY Not listed by ACGIH IARC NIOSH NTP or
