MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- CUPRIC OXIDE  -- 6810-00-241-1172
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPRIC OXIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1172
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:COPPER OXIDE
CAS:1317-39-1
RTECS #:GL8050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 (DUST CU)
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3 (DUST CU)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION OF DUST MAY IRRITATE
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION MAY CAUSE VOMITING AND ABDOMINAL
    PAIN. THE INSOLUBLE COPPER COMPOUNDS ARE LESS TOXIC THAN SOLUBLE
    SALTS. EYE CONTACT CAN CAUSE  PAIN, DISCOLORATION AND DAMAGE. SKIN
    CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND PAIN. CHRONIC- MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, SYMPTOMS SIMILAR
    TO COMMON COLD INCLUDING CHILLS AND STUFFINESS OF THE NOSE,
    ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, METALLIC TASTE, DIARRHEA, SKIN
    IRRITATION, REDNESS AND PAIN , EYE IRRITATION, REDNESS, PAIN,
    DISCOLORATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS, IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY
    FUNCTION OR PERSONS WITH WILSON'S DISEASE MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
    TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    ORAL:I F CONSCIOUS, DRINK 2 GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK AND INDUCE
    VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS. USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPOR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE HAZARD. LARGE
    MASSES EXPOSED TO MOIST AIR AT OVER 212F (100C) CAN RESULT IN
    SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP. DO NOT RAISE DUST.
    PACKAGE FOR RECLAMATION OR RECOVERY. WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR
    RECLAMATION MAY BE DISPOSED IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL. WASH AND
    VENTILATE SPILL SITE AFTER P ICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL IN A COOL, DRY,
    VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT RAISE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
    AVOID BREATHING DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL. KEEP
    AWAY FROM REACH OF CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
    LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR DUST
    RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
    EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S). LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
    APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING OR DRINKING NEAR THIS
    MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:1879F,1026C
Spec Gravity:6.32
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:FINE BLACK POWDER - NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AL, BORON, CESIUM ACETYLENE CARBIDE, HYDRAZINE, MG, K, RUBIDIUM
    ACETYLENE CARBIDE, NA, TITANIUM AND ZIRCONIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
    AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NON-HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED/LICENSED DISPOSAL
    AGENCY.

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