CP CHEMICALS,INC -- COPPER CYANIDE  -- 6810-00-264-6711
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COPPER CYANIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6711
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CP CHEMICALS,INC
Address:1 PARKER PLZ
City:FT LEE
State:NJ
ZIP:07024
Country:US
CAGE:HO347
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CP CHEMICALS, INC
Address:1 PARKER PLZ
Box:City:FT LEE
State:NJ
ZIP:07024
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:8C813
Company Name:CP CHEMICALS,INC.
CAGE:HO347

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

Ingred Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 71%
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:COPPER CYANIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:544-92-3
RTECS #:GL7150000
Fraction by Wt: 29%
OSHA PEL:1 MG CU/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG CU/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:DIZZ,CONFUSION,HEADACHE,VOMITING,LOSS OF
    CONSCIOUSNESS,DEATH.

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

First Aid:CALL PHYSIC, CARRY VICTIM TO FRESH AIR,LAY DOWN. GIVE AMYL
    NITRITE INHALANT. REMOVE CONTAM. CLOTHING. KEEP VICTIM WARM.

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

Extinguishing Media:DO NOT USE CARBON DIOXIDE;USE ALKALINE DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T FLUSH TO SEWER/STREAM;POISONOUS TO
    HUMANS & ANIMALS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/DILUTE ACID WILL RELEASE TOXIC
    & FLAM HYDROGEN CYANIDE GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER OR STREAM. COVER
    W/LIME;PICK UP DRY FOR DISPOSAL. WASH CONTAM AREA W/HYPOCHLORITE
    SOLN TO OXIDIZE RESIDUAL CYANIDE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT SIP OR STORE NEXT TO
    ACIDS/OXIDIZERS. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY COSED. AVOID CONTACT
    W/SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES. DO NOT SWALLOW.
Other Precautions:KEEP SOLUTIONS ALKALINE.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORS APPROVED FOR CYANIDE DUSTS OR MISTS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST & EXHAUST FAN.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GAUNTLET
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS,APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T2
Spec Gravity:2.9
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE TO CREAM POWDER,FAINT ALMOND ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS & OXIDIZING MATLS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CYANIDE GAS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:ACIDIFICATION. HCN GAS MAY
    POLYMERIZE VIOLENTLY.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:AS PRESCRIBED FOR CYANIDES & HEAVY METALS BY
    LOCAL,STATE & FED REGS.

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