J T BAKER INC -- CUPROUS OXIDE, 1879  -- 6810-00N040347
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPROUS OXIDE, 1879
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N040347
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-424-8802
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:COPPER (I) OXIDE; (CUPROUS OXIDE)
CAS:1317-39-1
RTECS #:GL8050000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)470 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: EXCESSIVE INHALATION IS
    IRRITATING, MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DAMAGE. SKIN/EYE:
    IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORP: NONE IDENTIFIED. INGEST: MAY BE HARMFUL.
    CHRONIC: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST: CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMED
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    SKIN: FL USH WITH WATER. EYE: IMMED FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP. MOVE
    CONTRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE WATER TO
    KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED. TOXIC GASES PRODUED:
    OXIDES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL
    INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
    AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS OUT OF SUN AND AWAY
    FROM HEAT. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. KEEP IN TIGHTLY
    CLOSED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:RESP PROT REQD IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS
    TLV. @ CONC UP TO 100 PPM, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD HIGH-EFFICIENCY
    PARTICULATE RESP IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPRVD SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:3272F,1800C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2250F,1232C
Spec Gravity:6(H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE(<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:RED TO BROWN POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE IDENTIFIED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AIR, MOISTURE, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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