COPPER SHEET

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WARNING! EXPOSURE TO DUST OR FUMES CAN CAUSE EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Hazard statements

for dust or fume) Degree of hazard (0 = low, 4 = extreme) Hazardous Materials Identification Health: 1 Flammability: 0

Physical hazards

System (HMIS) None National Fire Protection Association Mixture. Not rated. (NFPA) HUMAN THRESHOLD RESPONSE DATA Odor Threshold: Unknown Irritation Threshold: Unknown Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health The IDLH for this product is not known. The IDLH (IDLH) Value(s): for copper is 100 mg/m3.

Potential health effects

ACUTE EFFECTS Eye: Dust or fume can cause irritation consisting of redness, swelling, and pain. May cause conjunctivitis with repeated exposures. Skin: Material not expected to be absorbed through the skin. Contact with dust may cause mild irritation consisting of redness and/or swelling. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations of powder, dust, or fume may cause respiratory and nasal irritation, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Inhalation of high concentrations of metallic copper dusts or fumes may cause nasal irritation and/or nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts of dust may cause nausea, diarrhea and or stomach pain.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged or repeated skin contact with dust may cause more severe irritation or dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of dust or fume may cause more severe irritation and possibly lung damage.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Exposure to dust or fume may aggravate an existing dermatitis, asthma, emphysema, or other respiratory disease.

Environmental effects

None known. Product has not been tested for environmental properties.