Copper Silicide (Cu5Si)

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs, seek medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Avoid eye contact or breathing dust, powder, mist or vapor from this product as irritation of the

Classified (HNOC)

eyes or respiratory tract may result.

Additional information

100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity. 100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. 100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment. For further information, please contact the Product Stewardship Department at +1.800.862.4118.