SPECTRUM CHEM MFR CORP -- CUPRIC OXIDE -- 6810-00-241-1172 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPRIC OXIDE
MSDS Date:06/23/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1172
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEM MFR CORP
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-772-8786
Emergency Phone Num:310-516-8000
Preparer's Name:G A BINAS
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:6P212
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL COMMODITIES INC
Address:15944 DERWOOD RD
Box:City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20855
Country:US
Phone:800-284-5279
Contract Num:SP0450-00-M-D212
CAGE:1ELU0
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEM MFR CORP (REPLACED BY CAGE 63415)
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000
CAGE:6P212

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

Ingred Name:CUPRIC OXIDE
CAS:1317-38-0
RTECS #:GL7900000
= Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED.
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
Code:F
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED.
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS:
    HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INGESTION, OF
    INHALATION. SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT).
    POTENTIAL CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: THE S UBSTANCE IS TOXIC TO LUNGS,
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES. REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THE SUBSTANCE
    CAN PRODUCE TARGET ORGANS DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:NOT PROVIDED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED.

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

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: CHECK AND REMOVE ANY CONTACT LENSES. DO NOT USE
    EYE OINTMENT. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN CONTACT:AFTER CONTACT,
    WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. WASH THE CONTAMINATED SKIN
    WITH RU NNING WATER AND NON-ABRASIVE SOAP.	BE PARTICULARILY
    CAREFUL TO CLEAN FOLDS CREVICES, CREASES AND GROIN. COVER SKIN WITH
    AN EMOLLIENT. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATION: ALLOW  THE VICTIM TO REST IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
    SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING. IF VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING,
    PERFORM MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATI ON. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NOT APPLICAPLE.
Lower Limits:NOT APPLICAP
Upper Limits:NOT APPLICAP
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT APPLICAPLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT AVAILABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT
    SPILLED SOLID IN A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FINISH
    CLEANING BY SPREADING WATER ON  CONTAMINATED SURFACE AND DISPOSE OF
    ACCORDING TO LOCAL REQUIREM ENTS. LARGE SPILL: USE A SHOVEL TO PUT
    MATERIAL INTO A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. SPREAD WATER
    ON	CONTAMINATED SURFACE AND ALLOW TO EVACUATE THROUGH THE SANITARY
    SYSTEM. CHECK TLV.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIFIC STORAGE IS REQUIRED. USE
    SHELVES OR CABINETS STURDY ENOUGH TO BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE
    CHEMICALS. BE SURE THAT IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO STRAIN TO REACH
    MATERIALS, AND THAT SHELVES ARE NOT OVER LOADED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. WEAR
    SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION,
    WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK
    MEDICAL ATTENTION AN D SHOW THE LABEL WHEN POSSIBLE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES. LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION OR OTHERANGINEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS
    BELOW RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS. DUST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE USED.
    A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APP ARATUS SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID
    INHALATION OF THE PRODUCT.
Ventilation:IF USER OPERATIONS GENERATE DUST, FUME OR MIST USE
    VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS BELOW THE
    EXPOSURE LIMIT.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SUIT DUST RESPIRATOR, BOOTS, LAB COAT,
    BE SURE TO USE AN APPROVED CERTIFIED RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT TO
    AVOID INHALATION OF THE PRODUCT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
P/N: C1415. GESTED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENT, CONSULT
    A SPECIALIST BEFORE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

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

HCC:T6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT.
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT AVAILABLE.
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED.
Vapor Pres:NOT APPLICAPLE.
Vapor Density:NOT APPLIC
Spec Gravity:6.315(WATER=1)
pH:NOT RELEVANT.
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT.
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT.
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE IN COLD WATER.
Appearance and Odor:SOLID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT RELEVANT
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT AVAILABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT AVAILABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT AVAILABLE.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:NOT AVAILABLE.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NOT AVAILABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR 
    LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASSIFICATION: NOT
    A DOT CONTROLLED MATERIAL (UNITED STATES).

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICAL NOTIFICATION AND
    RELEASE REPORTING: CUPRIC OXIDE. CERCLA: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
    CUPRIC OXIDE.
Federal Regulatory Information:THE TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
    INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES.  CUPRIC OXIDE. OSHA: HAZARDOUS BY
    DEFINITION OF HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200).
State Regulatory Information:PA RTK:  CUPRIC OXIDE.  MA RTK:  CUPRIC
    OXIDE.

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