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Olin MSDS No.: 0010.0001 Revision Date: 1/1/06
Revision No.: 8 Supercedes: 1/1/05
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: PHOSPHOR BRONZE ALLOYS
Metal Alloy
Chemical Name:
Copper Tin Phosphorus Alloys; UNS/CDA Alloy Nos. C50000 鈥? C52999
Synonyms:
Copper
Chemical Family:
Not applicable - mixture
Formula:
Metallurgical Products
Product Use:
MSDS Control Group
COMPANY ADDRESS TECHNICAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Olin Brass and 1-888-2891-911
INFORMATION:
Winchester 618-258-3507
427 North Shamrock St.
East Alton, IL 62024-
1197
www.olinbrass.com
olinmsds@olin.com
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS Number Components % By Weight EINECS/ ELINCS EU Classification
# Symbol R-Phrase
7440-50-8 Copper 89 - 99 231-159-6 None None
7440-31-5 Tin 0.5 - 11 231-141-8 None None
7440-48-4 Cobalt 0 鈥? 0.15 231-158-0 Xn R 42/43
7440-66-6 Zinc 0 鈥? 3.0 231-175-3 F (as dust R 15-17
or powder)
7440-02-0 Nickel 0 鈥? 0.4 231-111-4 Xn R 40-43
OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: In solid form, not hazardous. Dust or fume: carcinogen, irritant,
lung toxin, sensitizer
In solid form, this material is not hazardous. Dust and fumes are
hazardous materials.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
WARNING!
EXPOSURE TO DUST OR FUMES CAN CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. EXPOSURE TO DUST
OR FUMES CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DAMAGE. MAY CAUSE AN ALLERGIC SKIN AND/OR RESPIRATORY
REACTION. CONTAINS MATERIALS WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Degree of hazard (0 = low, 4 = extreme)
HAZARD RATINGS (for dust or fume)
Hazardous Materials Identification Health: 2* Flammability: 0 Physical Hazard:
System (HMIS) None
National Fire Protection Association Mixture. Not rated.
(NFPA)
HUMAN THRESHOLD RESPONSE DATA
Odor Threshold: Unknown
Irritation Threshold: Unknown
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Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health The IDLH for this product is not known. The IDLH for
copper and tin is 100 mg/m3. The IDLH for nickel is
(IDLH) Value(s):
10 mg/m3. The IDLH for cobalt is 20 mg/m3.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE EFFECTS
Eye: Dust or fume can cause irritation consisting of redness, swelling, and pain. May
cause conjunctivitis with repeated exposures.
Skin: Material not expected to be absorbed through the skin. Contact with dust may cause
mild irritation consisting of redness and/or swelling.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of high concentrations of powder, dust, or fume may
cause severe respiratory and nasal irritation, coughing, and difficulty breathing.
Inhalation of high concentrations of metallic copper dusts or fumes may cause nasal
irritation and/or nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. The metal fume may also
produce influenza-like symptoms, known as metal fume fever. Symptoms of this
reaction may include metallic taste, runny nose, nausea, fever and chills. These
effects usually disappear within 24 hours, but may be delayed in onset.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts of dust may cause nausea, diarrhea and or stomach pain.
CHRONIC Prolonged or repeated skin contact with dust may cause more severe irritation or
EFFECTS: dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of dust or fume may cause more severe
irritation and possibly lung damage. Chronic exposure to dust or fume may also
lead to the development of permanent, severe, obstructive or fibrotic lung disease
characterized by coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Repeated exposure
may cause an allergic skin reaction consisting of itching, redness, swelling, and
rash or urticaria (hives) in sensitized individuals. Prolonged or repeated
inhalation of dust or fume may cause an allergic type of asthma reaction
characterized by wheezing, coughing, and extreme breathing difficulty in sensitized
individuals. Ingestion of large amounts of cobalt may affect the heart, but this
type of exposure is not anticipated under normal occupational conditions.
Epidemiological studies in humans have shown an association between lung and nasal
cancers and prolonged occupational exposures to high concentrations of nickel.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Exposure to dust or fume may aggravate an existing
dermatitis, asthma, emphysema, or other respiratory disease.
None known. Product has not been tested for environmental
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS:
properties.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush out fume and dust particles with large amounts of water
for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
If eye irritation develops, call a physician at once.
SKIN CONTACT: If exposed to dust or fumes, wash skin with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes and launder before reuse. If skin
irritation or rash develops and persists or recurs, get medical attention.
INHALATION: If symptoms of lung irritation occur (coughing, wheezing or breathing
difficulty), remove from exposure area to fresh air immediately. If
breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep affected person
warm and at rest. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: Not a likely route of exposure for finished metal alloy. If dust is
ingested, immediately drink water to dilute. Consult a physician if symptoms
develop.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS: There is no specific antidote to the active ingredients in this product; use
symptomatic treatment.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
PROPERTY VALUE PROPERTY VALUE
Explosive No Flammable No
Combustible No Pyrophoric No
Not Burning Rate of Material: Not applicable
Flash Point (掳C):
applicable
Lower Explosive Not Autoignition Temp.: Not applicable
Limit: applicable
Upper Explosive Not Flammability Classification: (defined by 29 Not applicable
Limit: applicable CFR 1910.1200)
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UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Dust may cause an ignitable and/or an explosive atmosphere.
For localized powder fires, smother with dry sand, dry
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
dolomite, sodium chloride or soda ash. Use fire-
extinguishing media appropriate to fight surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: None required.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
FOR ALL TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS, CALL CHEMTREC AT 800-424-9300. In dust form, this product may
be an explosion hazard. Remove all sources of ignition. Dust of fume may be suppressed by the
use of a local exhaust system. Dispose of per guidelines under Section 13, WASTE DISPOSAL.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Avoid dispersion of dust in air.
STORAGE:
None known.
Shelf Life Limitations:
None known.
Incompatible Materials for
Packaging:
None known.
Incompatible Materials for Storage
or Transport:
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Do not shake clothing, rags or other items to remove dust.
Dust should be removed by washing or HEPA vacuuming.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
CAS # CHEMICAL NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL INTERNATIONAL OELS
0.2 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3 Austria, Belgium, Canada: 0.2 mg/m3
7440-50-8 Copper
(fume), 1 mg/m3 (fumes), 1 mg/m3 (dusts)
(fume)
1 mg/m3 (dusts Denmark: 1.0 mg/m3 (dust and powder)
(dusts and
Germany (MAK): 0.1 mg/m3 (fume), 1
mists) and mists)
mg/m3 (dusts and mists)
2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3 U.K. (LTEL): 5 mg/m3
7440-31-5 Tin
Austria & Germany (MAK), Belgium,
Finland, Denmark, The Netherlands,
Poland, Switzerland: 2 mg/m3
Hungary, Norway: 1 mg/m3
0.02 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3
7440-48-4 Cobalt Austria: Group A2 carcinogen, skin &
resp. sensitizer
Canada (BC): 0.02 mg/m3, K3, Z, A
Canada (Alberta & others): 0.05 mg/m3
Denmark: 0.02 mg/m3
Germany: MAK - 2 (Sah)
7440-66-6 Zinc None None None established
established established
1.5 mg/m3 1 mg/m3 Germany, MAK = 1 mg/m3
7440-02-0 Nickel
(inhalable) Canada (B.C.), Czechoslovakia,
Denmark, Norway 鈥? 0.05 mg/m3, K1,
sensitizer
Poland = 0.25 mg/m3
Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K. =
0.5 mg/m3
Belgium, Canada (Alberta & others),
Finland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands 鈥?
1 mg/m3
Portugal = 1.5 mg/m3
If this product is heated and fumes are generated, zinc oxide fumes could be formed. The ACGIH TLV
and OSHA PEL for zinc oxide fume is 5 mg/m3.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation is recommended if significant dusting
occurs or fumes are generated. Otherwise, use general exhaust
ventilation.
Use safety glasses.
EYE / FACE PROTECTION:
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Wear impervious (cut-resistant) gloves and other protective
SKIN PROTECTION:
clothing (aprons, coveralls) as appropriate to prevent skin
contact when using this product. If generating a dust, wash
thoroughly after handling, especially before eating, drinking,
or smoking.
Respiratory protection not normally needed. If dusting occurs
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
or fumes are generated above the PEL/TLV, use a NIOSH-approved
half-face or full-face respirator equipped with High Efficiency
Particulate (HEPA) filter cartridges.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product in dust
GENERAL HYGIENE CONSIDERATIONS:
form.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTY VALUE PROPERTY VALUE
Red metallic Not applicable
Appearance: Vapor Density (air = 1):
None No data
Odor: Boiling Point (掳F):
Not applicable - L:1000 - 1075掳C (1830-
Molecular Weight: Melting point:
Mixture 1970掳F)
S:845-1035掳C (1550-
1900掳F)
Solid 8.84
Physical State: Specific gravity (g/cc):
Not applicable 8.8 g/cc
pH: Bulk Density
Not applicable Not applicable
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Viscosity (cps):
Not applicable Not applicable
Vapor Density Decomposition
Temperature:
Negligible Not Applicable
Solubility in Water (20 Evaporation Rate:
掳C):
Not applicable Unknown
Volatiles, Percent by Octanol/water partition
volume: coefficient:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under normal temperatures and pressure.
STABILITY:
Not affected by mechanical impact or shock or by electrical
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
discharge.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Acetylene, chlorine
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION When heated to decomposition, may produce metal oxides and fumes.
PRODUCTS: Inhalation of high concentrations of metal fumes may cause a
condition known as 鈥渕etal fume fever鈥? which is characterized by
flu-like symptoms.
Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL EXPOSURE ROUTES: For dust: ingestion, inhalation, and eye contact. For fume: inhalation
and eye contact. The finished alloy metal is not hazardous.
ACUTE ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA:
For Product: (dust or fume): For Components
Copper Cobalt Zinc Tin Nickel
6.171 g/kg No data > 5 g/kg
Oral LD50 Believed to be 3.5 mg/kg No data
(rat) (rat)
moderately toxic (mouse,
intra-
peritoneal)
No data No data > 7.5 g/kg
Dermal Believed to be > 375 mg/kg No data
(rabbit
LD50 2 g/kg (rabbit,
subcutaneous)
subcutaneous)
165 mg/m3 No data > 12 mg/kg
Inhalation Believed to be No data No data
(30-min., (rat, intra-
LC50 slightly to
rat, cobalt tracheal)
moderately toxic
oxides)
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For Product: (dust or fume): For Components
Copper Cobalt Zinc Tin Nickel
Respiratory Eye irritant Respiratory
Irritation Believed to be a Respiratory No data
irritant, irritant,
respiratory irritant
skin and skin
irritant
respiratory sensitizer
sensitizer
SUBCHRONIC/ CHRONIC TOXICITY: No information for product.
IARC lists cobalt and cobalt compounds as possibly carcinogenic
CARCINOGENICITY:
to humans, Group 2B. In laboratory animal studies, chronic
exposure to high concentrations of nickel has caused an
increase in lung and nasal tumors. The International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified nickel as possibly
carcinogenic to humans, group 2B. The National Toxicology
Program (NTP) classifies nickel as a known human carcinogen.
MUTAGENICITY: This product is not known or reported to be mutagenic. Nickel
has been shown to be mutagenic in in vitro studies.
This product is not known or reported to cause reproductive or
REPRODUCTIVE, TERATOGENICITY, OR
developmental effects. Exposure of male rats to high
DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS:
concentrations of nickel caused testicular degeneration.
However, symptoms of systemic toxicity, including severe weight
loss, were also observed at the same concentrations indicating
that the testicular effects were secondary to the frank
toxicity.
NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS: This product is not known or reported to cause neurological
effects.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER CHEMICALS
None known or reported.
WHICH ENHANCE TOXICITY:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY: No data is available on this product. Individual constituents are as follows:
Copper: The toxicity of copper to aquatic organisms varies significantly not only
with the species, but also with the physical and chemical characteristics
of the water, such as its temperature, hardness, turbidity and carbon
dioxide content. Copper concentrations varying from 0.1 to 1.0 mg/l have
been found by various investigators to be not toxic for most fish.
However, concentrations of 0.015 to 3.0 mg/l have been reported as toxic,
particularly in soft water to many kinds of fish, crustaceans, mollusks,
insects, and plankton.
Nickel: 96 hr LC50, rainbow trout =31.7 mg/L; 96 hr LC50, fathead minnow = 3.1
mg/L; 72 hr EC50, freshwater algae (4 species): = 0.1 mg/L; 96 hr LC50,
Daphnia = 0. 51 mg/L
MOBILITY: No data
PERSISTANCE/DEGRADABILITY: No data
BIOACCUMULATION: No data
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
If this product becomes a waste, it DOES NOT meet the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined under
40 CFR 261, in that it does not exhibit the characteristics of hazardous waste of Subpart C, nor is
it listed as a hazardous waste under Subpart D. Care must be taken to prevent environmental
contamination from the use of this material. The user of this material has the responsibility to
dispose of unused material, residues and containers in compliance with all relevant local, state and
federal laws and regulations regarding treatment, storage and disposal for hazardous and non-
hazardous wastes. This product may be a candidate for metal reclamation.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT RID/ADR IMDG IATA IMO Canada TDG
Not regulated
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
HAZARD CLASS:
UN NO.:
PACKING GROUP:
LABEL:
REPORTABLE QUANTITY:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US FEDERAL
TSCA The components of this product are listed on the Toxic Substance Control Act
inventory.
CERCLA: Copper, R.Q.= 5000 lbs.; Nickel, R.Q. = 100 lbs.; Zinc, R.Q. = 1000 lbs. No
reporting is required if diameter of the pieces of metal is equal to or
exceeds 100 micrometers (0.004 inches).
SARA 313: Copper, Cobalt, Nickel, Zinc (fume or dust)
SARA 313 Hazard Acute 鈥?
Health: Fire: Reactivity: Release of Pressure:
Class: For dust or fume Yes, None None None
Chronic -
only
Yes
SARA 302 EHS List: None of the components of this product are listed.
*
RQ = Reportable Quantity
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW STATUS
Component *CA Prop. 65 New Jersey Pennsylvania Massachusetts Michigan
Copper Not listed X X X X
Tin Not listed Not listed X X Not listed
Zinc Not listed X Not listed X X
Cobalt X X X X X
Nickel X X X X X
*鈥淲ARNING: This product contains detectable amounts of a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause
cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.鈥?
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS
Because this material contains nickel at > 0.1%, and cobalt at > 0.2%, this material is classified
as Xn, Harmful. However, this material in its massive solid form is not required to be labeled
under EC regulations.
German WGK Classification: Unknown
CANADIAN REGULATIONS
DSL LIST: The components of this product are on the DSL or are exempt from reporting under the
New Substances Notification Regulations.
IDL: Copper, Cobalt, Nickel
WHMIS: This product is considered to be a manufactured article and therefore not subject to
WHMIS requirements.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PREPARED BY: Olin Brass and Winchester, Inc.
NOTICE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS MSDS SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO ALL WHO WILL USE, HANDLE, STORE,
TRANSPORT, OR OTHERWISE BE EXPOSED TO THIS PRODUCT. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THE
GUIDANCE OF PLANT ENGINEERING, OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT AND FOR PERSONS WORKING WITH OR HANDLING
THIS PRODUCT. OLIN BELIEVES THIS INFORMATION TO BE RELIABLE AND CURRENT AS OF THE DATE OF
PUBLICATION, BUT MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT IT IS.
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