Chem Alert Report
COPPER (II) OXIDE (ADCHEM)
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IDENTIFICATION
Ingredient Formula Conc. CAS No.
COPPER (II) OXIDE CuO >97% 1317-38-0
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
Synonyms COPPER II OXIDE, CUO, CUPRIC OXIDE, PARAMELACONITE.
Appearance FINE BLACK POWDER
Odour ODOURLESS
Use(s) RAW MATERIAL, COPPER PRODUCTION.
Supplier ADCHEM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD, Linkson Street, Burra SA, 5417, Australia Ph: (08) 8892 2200
Stock No. 129.
6 Hazchem None Allocated UN No. None Allocated D.G Class None Allocated
Poison Sched
None Allocated EPG None Allocated Sub/Tert Risk None Allocated
Pkg Group
HEALTH HAZARDS
Health Hazard Low to moderate toxicity. Avoid dust inhalation. Chronic or high level exposure may cause liver, kidney and blood
damage. Use safe work practices to avoid eye or skin contact and dust inhalation.
Summary
Eye Low irritant. Exposure may result in irritation and lacrimation.
Inhalation Irritant. Over exposure may result in mucous membrane irritation of the nose and throat with coughing.
Skin Irritant. Contact-exposure may result in irritation and discolouration of the skin. No toxic effects reported through
absorption.
Ingestion Low toxicity. Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Large doses may result in blood
and liver/kidney damage.
PRECAUTIONS
Flammability Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases (copper oxides) when heated to decomposition.
Reactivity Incompatible oxidising agents (eg. peroxides), acids (eg. nitric acid), nitromethane and acetylene to form potentially
explosive copper acetylides.
Ventilation Do not inhale dust/ powder. Use with adequate natural ventilation. Where a dust inhalation hazard exists, mechanical
extraction ventilation is recommended. Maintain dust / fume levels below the recommended exposure standard.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
PPE Wear dust-proof goggles and PVC or rubber gloves. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is
likely, wear coveralls. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Class P1 (Particulate) Respirator.
EMERGENCY
Spillage If spilt (bulk), wear dust-proof goggles, PVC/rubber gloves, a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator and coveralls. Collect
spill and place in sealable containers for disposal. Avoid generating dust. Toxic to aquatic organisms in very low
concentrations. Do not flush residues to sewer. Absorb all residues.
Environment SOIL: Copper is found in the earth's crust both in its native state and combined into other minerals. BIOLOGICAL:
Positive potential for food chain accumulation. Soluble copper compounds are highly toxic to aquatic and plant life.
Insoluble copper compounds are significantly less environmentally hazardous.
Fire and Non flammable. If product is present in a fire, toxic gases may be evolved. Evacuate area and contact emergency
services. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment including Self
Explosion
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby
Colour
Rating
AMBER
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EMERGENCY cont.
storage areas.
Extinguishing Non flammable.
FIRST AID
Eye Flush gently with running water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation If exposure occurs leave exposure area immediately. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and gently flush affected areas with water. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops. Launder clothing before reuse.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting.
First Aid Eye wash facilities should be available.
Facilities
SAFE HANDLING
Storage Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from moisture, oxidising agents, acids, nitromethane, acetylene, heat
and ignition source and foodstuffs. Ensure containers are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and
sealed when not in use.
Waste Disposal For small amounts cover with moist sand, vermiculite or similar to avoid dust hazard and dispose of to an approved
landfill site. Contact the manufacturer for additional information if larger amounts are involved.
Transport Not regulated for transport purposes.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Flammability: Flash Point:
NON FLAMMABLE NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Point: Melting Point:
NOT AVAILABLE 1326 C
Exposure Standard: Evaporation Rate:
1 mg/m3 Copper dust NOT AVAILABLE
pH: % Volatiles:
NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
Specific Gravity: Solubility (water):
6.3 - 6.5 INSOLUBLE
Vapour Pressure: Upper Explosion Limit:
NOT AVAILABLE NOT RELEVANT
Lower Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HAG PHRASES
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HAG stands for Hazmat Action Guide. HAG phrases describe in simple terms the hazard associated with chemical
products and the appropriate action to take in the event of an emergency involving the product. HAG phrases are
commonly used by emergency services.
(51) Does not mix with water.
(62) Avoid personal/skin contact.
(64) Avoid dust.
(65) Prevent from entering drains.
(8) Form: Solid.
(80) Fire fighting: Does not burn.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR : COPPER (II) OXIDE
Colour
Rating
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION cont.
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Concentration in this product : >97%
Molecular Formula : CuO
Molecular Weight : 79.54
HEALTH HAZARDS - HEALTH HAZARD SUMMARY
Because mixed exposures including copper have been linked with an increased incidence of miscarriages, copper (II)
oxide is in Class A- (unconfirmed human reproductive hazard) for reproductive hazard. The actual human
reproductive hazard is unknown. Copper (II) oxide did not cause cancer when injected intramuscularly in rats (Gilman,
1962).
HEALTH HAZARDS - EYE
Mild irritant. Contact may result in mechanical irritation and corneal clouding.
HEALTH HAZARDS - INHALATION
Upper respiratory tract irritant. At high levels; ulceration & perforation of nose. Freshly formed copper oxide fumes (eg
generated through heating) may cause metal fume fever -a flu like condition involving fever, sweating, muscle aches
and pains. Copper fume - TLV: 0.2 mg/m3.
ES-TWA : 1 mg/m3 (copper-dusts/ mists)
HEALTH HAZARDS - SKIN
Prolonged exposure may result in irritation, dermatitis, and slight green colouration to skin. Allergic dermatitis to some
copper compounds has been reported, although rare.
HEALTH HAZARDS - INGESTION
Acute ingestion of copper salts may result in; nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, kidney damage,
convulsions, shock and death.
ADDITIONAL SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
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EXPOSURE STANDARDS - TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGES: Exposure standards are established on the premise of
an 8 hour work period of normal intensity, under normal climatic conditions and where a 16 hour break between shifts
exists to enable the body to eliminate absorbed contaminants. In the following circumstances, exposure standards
must be reduced: strenuous work conditions; hot, humid climates; high altitude conditions; extended shifts (which
increase the exposure period and shorten the period of recuperation).
COLOUR RATING SYSTEM: Chem Alert reports are assigned a colour rating of Green, Amber or Red for the
purpose of providing users with a quick and easy means of determining the hazardous nature of a product. Safe
handling recommendations are provided in all Chem Alert reports so as to clearly identify how users can control the
hazards and thereby reduce the risk (or likelihood) of adverse effects. As a general guideline a Green colour rating
indicates a low hazard, an Amber colour rating indicates a moderate hazard and a Red colour rating indicates a high
hazard.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide only.
Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the availability
of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is made.
Information provided by Risk Management Technologies is summarised for ease of use. Additional technical
information is available by calling +61 8 9322 1711.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including: frequency
and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and method of
application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all possible scenarios,
it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
ABBREVIATIONS:
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre
Colour
Rating
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION cont.
ppm - Parts Per Million
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration - this value will relate to a scale of 0 - 14, where 0 is highly acidic and 14 is
highly alkaline.
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
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Last Reviewed : 5th December 2003
Date Printed : 4th May 2005
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INFORMATION SOURCES
In the preparation of data for inclusion into the Chem Alert System, various references are used. Below is a sample
list of some of the resources which Risk Management Technologies (RMT) regularly use to update and validate the
toxicology of chemicals an
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路 Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
路 Australian Standards
路 Australian Dangerous Goods Code (Australian Code for the transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail)
路 Bretherick (H/Book of Reactive Chemical Hazards)
路 British Journal of Industrial Medicine
路 CCH Workplace Health and Safety Manual
路 CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
路 Freeman (Standard Handbook of Hazardous Waste Treatment And Disposal)
路 Gosselin H&S (Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products)
路 Handbook of Poisoning
路 Hawley鈥檚 Condensed Chemical Dictionary
路 Hayes (Pesticides in Man)
路 Hazchem Alerts
路 IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans (World Health Organisation)
路 ITI (Toxic and Hazardous Ind. Chemicals Safety Manual)
路 Manufacturer鈥檚 Data Sheets
路 Maximum Concentrations at the Workplace and Biological
路 Merck Index
路 NH & MRC (Occupational Guidelines)
路 NICNAS (National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme)
路 NIOSH - Organic Solvent Neurotoxicity
路 NIOSH - Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
路 NTIS - Industrial Exposure and Control Technologies For
路 Occupational Health Guide For Chemical Hazards (NIOSH/OSHA)
路 Occupational Medicine - Principles & Practical Applications
路 OSHA - Regulated Hazardous Substances
路 Patty鈥檚 Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
路 Physicians鈥? Silver Platter
路 Prager (Environmental Contaminant Reference Databook)
路 Proctor and Hughes (Chemical Hazards of the Workplace)
路 Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
路 Sax (8th Edition. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials)
路 Sax (Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials Reports)
路 Scientific Products Reference Book (Ajax Chemicals)
路 Sittig (Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chem and Carc)
路 Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons
路 Taber鈥檚 Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary
路 Talty (Industrial Hygiene)
路 The Australian Drug Guide
路 Tolerance Values for Working Materials
路 Tomes Plus
路 Toxicological Chemistry - Guide to Toxic Substances In Chemistry
路 Weiss G. (Hazardous Chemicals Data Book)
路 Worksafe and National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Publications.
路 Worthing (The Pesticide Manual)
路 Zenz (Occupational Medicine)
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