COPPER METAL TURNINGS LR 99

Substance / Preparation : COPPER (METAL) TURNING 99.5%

CAS No :7440-50-8

Substance. Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product.  

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Classification : F; R11 N; R50

Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Physical hazards : Flammable solids - Category 1 - Danger (CLP : Flam. Sol. 1)

H228 Environmental hazards : Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute hazard -

Category 1 - Warning (CLP : Aquatic Acute 1) H400

3.2. Label elements

Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Symbol(s) : F : Highly flammable   

R Phrase(s) : R11 : Highly flammable. R50 : Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

S Phrase(s) : S16 : Keep away from sources of ignition -

No smoking. Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard pictograms  

Signal words : Danger

Hazard statements : H228 : Flammable solid.

H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life. Precautionary statements

• Prevention : P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting, …, equipment.

P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames or hot surfaces. – No smoking.

P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.

P273: Avoid release to the environment. • Response : P391: Collect spillage.

P370+P378: In case of fire: Use for extinction. • Disposal considerations : P501: Dispose

of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance

with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

3.3. Other hazards

Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT

substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH. 

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation : Assure fresh air breathing. Allow the victim to rest.

Skin contact : Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area

with mild soap and water, followed by warm water rinse.

Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical

attention if pain, blinking or redness persist.

Ingestion : Obtain emergency medical attention. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed  

Symptoms relating to use : Not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated

conditions of normal use. Not expected to present a significant hazard under

anticipated conditions of normal use

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel

unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). 

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Flammable class : Flammable solid. Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions

, hazardous fumes will be present.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment,

including respiratory protection. Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting any

chemical fire. Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to enter environment. 

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Ventilate area.

Technical measures : Use special care to avoid static electric charges.

Special precautions : Remove ignition sources. No naked lights. No smoking.

For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.

Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters. Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.

Minimize generation of dust. Store away from other materials.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state at 20 °C : Solid.

Odour threshold : No data available.

pH value : Not applicable.

Melting point [°C] : 10830C

Decomposition point [°C] : N/A

Critical temperature [°C] : N/A

Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : N/A

Flammability (solid, gas) : N/A

Flammable solid. 

Flash point [°C] : N/A

Boiling point [°C] : 25950C

Initial boiling point [°C] : N/A

Final boiling point [°C] : N/A

Evaporation rate : N/A

Vapour pressure [20°C] : N/A

Vapour pressure mm/Hg : N/A

Vapour density : N/A

Density [g/cm3] : 8,94

Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A

Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A

Solubility in water [% weight] : Insoluble in water

Solubility in water : N/A

Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.

Solubility : N/A

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : N/A

9.2. Other information

Explosive properties : N/A

Explosion limits - upper [%] : N/A

Explosion limits - lower [%] : N/A

Oxidising properties : No data available.

11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Corrosion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Irritation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. 

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : Very toxic to aquatic life.

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance does not

fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance

according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment. 

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment. Dispose in a safe manner in

accordance with local/national regulations. Dispose of this material and its

container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with

local, regional, national and/or international regulation. 

Special precautions : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable. 

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture REACH Restrictions -

Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to restrictions.

REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out. 

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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