Material Safety Data Sheet chemusa
Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
METHYL CUMATE (CuDMC) Powder
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Product Name/ 12605
Code
Trade Name
137-29-1
CAS#
Supplier R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
Call: (203) 853-1400
In Case of
30 WINFIELD STREET Emergency
NORWALK, CT 06855
Copper dimethyldithiocarbamate
Synonym
Copper, bis (dimethyldithiocarbamato)
Chemical name
(Petrochemical.)
Chemical Family
Chemical Formula C6H12CuN2S4
Industrial applications: Elastomer accelerator
Material Uses
TSCA 8(b) inventory: METHYL CUMATE庐 (CuDMC) Powder
TSCA Status
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Weight
copper dimethyldithiocarbamate 137-29-1 98
Section III. Hazards Identification
Dark brown powder. Harmful if inhaled. Dust may cause irregular breathing. May cause slight eye irritation.
Emergency Overview
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Flush with running water for at least 15 minutes. Do not use an
Eye Contact
eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated
Skin Contact
skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and
groin. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Harmful if inhaled. Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation
Do not induce vomiting. Immediately give two glasses of water, a little at a time. Never give anything by
Ingestion
mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, lower head below waist
to prevent fluid from entering the lungs.
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Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Not applicable.
Flammability of the Product
Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature
Not applicable.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
Not available.
Products of Combustion
Explosion Hazards in Presence Dust explosion potential not evaluated. See remarks below.
of Various Substances
Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on Fire
Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion This material may form flammable dust-air mixtures. Potential for a dust explosion may exist. Depending
Hazards upon conditions, dust may be sensitive to static discharge. As with any dry material, pouring or allowing to
free-fall or to be conveyed through chutes or pipes can accumulate and generate electrostatic sparks,
potentially causing ignition of the material itself, or of any flammable materials which may come in contact with
the material or its container.
Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Put spilled solid in a waste disposal container.
Small Spill
Evacuate area of nonessential personnel. Use safety glasses and gloves. Respiratory protection is required.
Large Spill
Scoop or shovel spilled solids into containers. Avoid creating a dust. Prevent spilled product or contaminated
wash water from entering drinking water supplies or streams
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Highly toxic or infectious materials
Storage
should be stored in a separate locked safety storage cabinet or room.
Avoid contact with eyes Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Keep container closed.
Handling Procedures and
Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Equipment
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
Engineering Controls
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Personal Protection
Gloves.
Total dust level
TLV / PEL
TWA: 1 mg/m3 total dust - 8 Hr.
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Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Brown. (Dark.) Solid. (Powder.)
Appearance
303.98
Molecular Weight
Not applicable.
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling/Condensation Point
>308掳C (586.4掳F)
Melting Point
1.75 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Not available.
Density
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor
Not available.
Evaporation Rate
Not available.
Viscosity
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Insoluble in cold water. Moderately soluble in acetone and toluene.
Solubility
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Reactive with acids.
Incompatibility with Various
Substances
Not available.
Corrosivity
Special Remarks on Reactivity Not available.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): >5000 mg/kg [Rat].
Toxicity to Animals
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): >2000 mg/kg [Rabbit]
Acute toxicity of the dust (LC50): 0.12 mg/l 4 hour(s) [Rat]
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Acute inhalation study suggests a high toxicity level associated with very fine particles. The product is treated
with antidusting oil and such exposure is unlikely under normal product use conditions
Animals
Guinea pig studies show no sensitization.
Acute Effects
May cause slight to mild eye irritation based on animal data.
Eye Contact
Not expected to be a primary skin irritant based on animal data.
Skin Contact
Not expected to be a skin sensitizer based on animal data.
Sensitization
May be a slight ingestion hazard based on animal data.
Ingestion
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This material is a severe inhalation hazard. Dust may cause irregular respiratory patterns and congestion of
Inhalation
the lungs.
Not available.
Remarks
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
Chronic Effects on
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Non-mutagenic for mammalians. Non-mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
:
Humans
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available.
:
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY Not available.
:
Repeated exposure to an highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an
accumulation in one or many human organs.
Prolonged or repeated contact with mineral oil may cause eye irritation and skin irritation or defatting.
Remarks
Section XII. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products
Products of Biodegradation
may arise.
Not available.
Biodegradability
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Waste Information
Not available.
Waste Stream
Section XIV. Transport Information
Class 6.1: Poisonous material.
DOT
6
Shipping name: Toxic solids, Organic, n.o.s. (Copper dimethyldithiocarbamate), 6.1, UN2811 PG: I.
Not available.
Remarks
Not available.
Maritime transportation
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Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Classification HCS (USA)
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200).
TSCA 8(b) inventory: METHYL CUMATE庐 (CuDMC) Powder
Federal and State
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification:
Regulations
CARBAMIC ACID, DIMETHYLDITHIO-, COPPER(II) SALT: Delayed (Chronic) Health
Hazard
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: copper compounds
Not available.
Remarks
National Fire Protection
Hazardous Material Flammability
0
3
Health Hazard
Association (U.S.A.)
Information System
0 3 1
Fire Hazard
(U.S.A.) Reactivity
Health
1
Reactivity
Specific hazard
E
Personal Protection
Other regulatory EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
specifications
CEPA DSL: METHYL CUMATE庐 (CuDMC) Powder
Canadian NPRI: copper compounds
Australia (NICNAS): CARBAMIC ACID, DIMETHYLDITHIO-, COPPER(II) SALT
Japan (MITI): CARBAMIC ACID, DIMETHYLDITHIO-, COPPER(II) SALT
Korea (TCCL): CARBAMIC ACID, DIMETHYLDITHIO-, COPPER(II) SALT
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Section XVI. Other Information
Not available.
References
Not available.
Other Special
Considerations
Validated by Erin A. Bendig on 4/25/2005. Verified by Erin A. Bendig.
Previous Validation Date: No Previous Validation. Printed 4/25/2005.
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