MSDS - CUPROUS CHLORIDE ================================================================================ SECTION I - Product Identification ================================================================================ PRODUCT NAME: CUPROUS CHLORIDE FORMULA: CUCL FORMULA WT: 99.00 CAS NO.: 07758-89-6 NIOSH/RTECS NO.: GL6990000 COMMON SYNONYMS: COPPER(I)CHLORIDE; COPPER MONOCHLORIDE PRODUCT CODES: 1862 ================================================================================ Precautionary Labeling ================================================================================ BAKER SAF-T-DATA(TM) SYSTEM HEALTH - 2 FLAMMABILITY - 0 REACTIVITY - 0 CONTACT - 1 LABORATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SAFETY GLASSES; LAB COAT PRECAUTIONARY LABEL STATEMENTS WARNING HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. ================================================================================ SECTION II - Hazardous Components ================================================================================ COMPONENT % CAS NO. CUPROUS CHLORIDE 90-100 7758-89-6 ================================================================================ SECTION III - Physical Data ================================================================================ BOILING POINT: 1490 C ( 2714 F) VAPOR PRESSURE(MM HG): N/A MELTING POINT: 430 C ( 806 F) VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1): N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 3.53 EVAPORATION RATE: N/A (H2O=1) (BUTYL ACETATE=1) SOLUBILITY(H2O): NEGLIGIBLE (LESS THAN 0.1 %) % VOLATILES BY VOLUME: 0 APPEARANCE & ODOR: WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER OR CUBIC CRYSTALS. ================================================================================ SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data ================================================================================ FLASH POINT: N/A FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE TOXIC GASES PRODUCED HYDROGEN CHLORIDE ================================================================================ SECTION V - Health Hazard Data ================================================================================ THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV/TWA): 1 MG/M3 ( PPM) TOXICITY: LD50 (ORAL-RAT)(MG/KG) - 265 EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. ================================================================================ SECTION VI - Reactivity Data ================================================================================ STABILITY: STABLE HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR CONDITIONS TO AVOID: MOISTURE, LIGHT INCOMPATIBLES: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, POTASSIUM METAL, WATER DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE ================================================================================ SECTION VII - Spill and Disposal Procedures ================================================================================ STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR DISCHARGE WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER. DISPOSAL PROCEDURE DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. ================================================================================ SECTION VIII - Protective Equipment ================================================================================ VENTILATION: USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 12 PPM, A HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED. EYE/SKIN PROTECTION: SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS, RUBBER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED. ================================================================================ SECTION IX - Storage and Handling Precautions ================================================================================ SAF-T-DATA(TM) STORAGE COLOR CODE: ORANGE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. ================================================================================ SECTION X - Transportation Data and Additional Information ================================================================================ DOMESTIC (D.O.T.) PROPER SHIPPING NAME CHEMICALS, N.O.S. INTERNATIONAL (I.M.O.) PROPER SHIPPING NAME CHEMICALS, N.O.S.