BELMONT METALS INC -- CUPRIC OXIDE  -- 6810-01-376-5842
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPRIC OXIDE
MSDS Date:02/01/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-376-5842
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BELMONT METALS INC
Address:330 BELMONT AVE
City:BROOKLYN
State:NY
ZIP:11207
Country:US
Info Phone Num:718-342-4900
Emergency Phone Num:718-342-4900
Preparer's Name:NONE
CAGE:70774
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BELMONT METALS INC
Address:330 BELMONT AVE
Box:City:BROOKLYN
State:NY
ZIP:11207
Phone:718-342-4900
CAGE:70774

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

Ingred Name:CUPRIC OXIDE
CAS:1317-38-0
RTECS #:GL7900000
Fraction by Wt: 98.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG CU/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG CU/M3

Ingred Name:CUPROUS OXIDE
CAS:1317-39-1
Fraction by Wt: 1.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: IRRITATION, PAIN,
    CONJUNCTIVITIS. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION (OXIDE
    POX), FEVER. INGESTION: NAUSEA, CHILLS, DIARRHEA. CHRONIC: COULD
    RESULT IN RESPIRATORY DISEASE IF OVE REXPOSED ON A CHRONIC BASIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION, PAIN, CONJUNCTIVITIS.
    INHALATION: MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION (OXIDE POX), FEVER,
    RESPIRATORY DISEASE. INGESTION: NAUSEA, CHILLS, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING LUNG DISEASES MAY BE
    AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:EYES: IF IRRITATED, FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: IF SKIN IS IRRITATED, REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. FLUSH AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF SYMPTOMS
    DEVELOPE, GE T MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    LAY PATIENT DOWN. COVER WITH BLANKET. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTION: IF INGESTED, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:WILL NOT BURN. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE KNOWN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CUPRIC OXIDE MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH
    STRONG REDUCTANTS,E.G.ORGANIC COMPOUNDS,AS HYDRAZINE,ACETYLENE
    CARBIDE COMPOUNDS,ACIDS,BASES,METALS LIKE AL,MG,B,K,TI,ETC.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP WITH VACUUM OR CONVENTIONAL TOOLS.
    AVOID DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER LID TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS COPPER CONPOUNDS AND IS SUBJECT
    TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF THE
    SUPERFUND AMENDENT AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 AND 40 CFR PART
    372.

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

Respiratory Protection:CARTRIDGE TYPE FILTER OR DUST MASK APPROVED BY
    MSHA OR NIOSH. REFER TO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DEVICES APPROVED BY
    BUREAU OF MINES CIRCULAR IC 8436.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV. USE GENERAL DILUTION
    TYPE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:WEAR GLOVES IF SKIN CONTACT IS PROBABLE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS IF CONTACT IS PROBABLE
    AND SKIN IS SENSITIVE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2255F,1235C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:1847F,1008C
Spec Gravity:6.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK FINELY DIVIDED POWDER. NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0.0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCTANTS,E.G. ORGANIC COMPOUNDS,SUCH AS HYDRAZINE,ACETYLENE
    CARBIDE COMPOUNDS,ACIDS,BASES,AL,B,K,NU,TI,ZIR,ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CUPRIC OXIDE MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH
    STRONG REDUCTANTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COPPER FUMES WILL BE RELEASED IF
    CUPROUS OXIDE IS HEATED ABOVE ITS MELTING POINT (2255F).
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED LAND FILL IF
    ALLOWED BY LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES.

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