142 Copper Tube

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified under any GHS hazard class

2.2 Label elements

Not applicable (not classified)

2.3 Other hazards

No known health hazards from copper tube in solid form. Under normal conditions of use, the solid article does not release more than very small quantities of hazardous substances and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees. Metallic fumes may be released from heating copper tube above its melting point [1083°C (1981°F)]. Operations such as brazing, welding or melting may generate fumes. Exposures by inhalation to metallic fumes may cause metal fume fever. Machining operations such as grinding or cutting may release metal particles such as filings or dust. Exposure by inhalation to metallic dust may have adverse health effects. 2.4 Other hazard classifications: USA: As sold, the solid article is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). “Articles” by definition of the standard, “means a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle (i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture; (ii) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use; and (iii) which under normal conditions of use does not release more 2 than very small quantities, e.g., minute or trace amounts of a hazardous chemical (as determined under paragraph (d) of this section), and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees. Canada: As sold, the solid manufactured article is not considered a hazardous product.