TA Instruments Inc.
TA Instruments Inc. FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
109 Lukens Drive 24 Hours per Day 7 Days per Week
New Castle, DE 19720 Call CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
302-427-4000 Outside N. America 703-527-3887 (collect)
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION:
Product Name: Copper Oxalate MSDS #: 901124.001
Date of Prep: 2 August 2007 Revision: A
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
EU
EXPOSURE LIMITS LABEL
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CHEMICAL INGREDIENT NAME CAS EC BY HAZARD
NUMBER NUMBER WT. OSHA ACGIH SYMBOL
Copper (II) Oxalate 814-91-5 607-007-00-3 >98% Not available Not available Xn
Notes:
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION: Caustic to mouth, esophagus and stomach if ingested
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Get medical attention.
After following first aid measures, seek medical attention.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES:
Flammable Properties: Not flammable
Extinguishing Media: Not flammable
Unique Aspects Contributing To a Fire:
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Carbon monoxide generated upon heating
Note: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus, and full protective gear.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Do not release to the environment without permits
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Handle in accordance with good laboratory practices.
Respiratory Protection: Not normally needed. If exposure limits are exceeded, use approved respirator.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields.
Skin Protection: Neoprene or other chemical resistant gloves. Disposable nitrile are acceptable for light intermittent exposure.
Engineering Controls: No special requirements. Handle in an area with good general room ventilation.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance: Pale blue powder
Physical State: Solid Flash Point: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Odor: Not determined Explosion Limits: Not applicable Vapor Density (air=1): Not determined
pH: Not determined Boiling Point: Not determined Solubility in Water: 0.0025g/100ml
Specific Gravity: Not determined Melting Point: Not determined Other: NA
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Hazardous Polymerization Will Not Occur May Occur
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Decomposition/Combustion Products: Conditions & Materials to Avoid:
Carbon dioxate and carbon monoxide produced upon heating
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Primary Route(s) of Exposure Under Normal Use:
Target Organ(s): Liver, lungs, kidneys and pancreas.
Acute Effects: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Caustic effects on the mouth, esophagus and stomach.
Chronic Effects: Not classified as a carcinogenic material.
Other Information: Chemical Ingredient(s) not classified as carcinogen(s) by OSHA, IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or California.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Do not release to the environment without proper permit
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Sweep up and store in plastic bag for environmentally safe disposal.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
U.S. DOT: Shipping Name: Toxic Solid, Inorganic, N.O.S. IATA/ICAO: Class 6.1
(Copper (II) Oxalate)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA #: UN 3288
Packing Group #: III
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
EU Risk/Safety Phrases: 21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
U.S. TOSCA: Yes
Canada: This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and this MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR .
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16. OTHER INFORMATION:
U.S. EPA SARA National Fire Protection Association Rating
313 Chemicals CERCLA RQ 4= Severe Hazard HEALTH 2
3=Serious Hazard FLAMMABILITY 1
2=Moderate Hazard REACTIVITY 1
1=Slight Hazard OTHER 0
0=Minimal Hazard
Notes: Not Established (NE) means a value has not been set or there is no information available. Not Applicable (NA) means that the topic is not pertinent.
The information contained herein has been compiled from data presented in various technical sources believed to be accurate. Waters makes no warranties
and assumes no liability in connection with the use of this information. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information and to
assure the adoption of necessary precautions.
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