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EC/CAS
7440-50-8
Name of the chemical
Copper
Concentration
99.9-100
General Information
Revision date
2024-05-15
Product name
Copper Metal
Product Synonyms
Cu-CATH-1; Copper Cathode, Copper Anode (Higher Purity
CAS No.
7440-50-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Copper is used in the manufacture of bronzes, brass, other copper alloys, and electrical conductors and interconnects. Also used for electroplating of copper layers in the manufacture of microelectronic components
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Company Information
company name
Teck Advanced Materials Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
None
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards GHS INFORMATION Classification
Hazard pictograms
None.
Signal word
None.
Hazard statements
Not applicable.
Prevention
Not applicable
Response
Not applicable
Storage
Not applicable
Disposal
Not applicable
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
None. Emergency Overview: Reddish metal that does not burn in bulk. Copper dust clouds will not explode readily, if at all, in air. Due to its high melting point, molten copper metal is unlikely to occur in most fire situations. This metal is relatively non-toxic and poses little immediate hazard to personnel or the environment in an emergency situation.
Potential health effects
Inhalation of dust may result in irritation of the nasal mucous membranes. Inhalation of copper oxide fumes may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract and may result in a form of metal fume fever, characterized by flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Ingestion of copper metal may cause metallic taste and gastrointestinal irritation. Copper particles embedded in the eye may cause redness, pain and discoloration of ocular tissue. Direct skin contact may result in irritation in some workers. Discoloration of the skin has been observed from handling copper, but does not indicate an
Environmental effects
Copper is insoluble in water and, therefore, likely has low bioavailability. However, long-term exposure in aquatic and terrestrial environments or processing of the product can lead to the release of the constituent copper in more bioavailable forms. These bioavailable forms have the potential to yield toxic effects on aquatic organisms (see Ecological Information, Section 12).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification: Not hazardous according to OSHA criteria (29 CFR 1910.1200). Not hazardous according to WHMIS 2015 criteria.
