MAKIN METAL POWDERS (UK) Version: 1

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Safety Data Sheet

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1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product identifier
Trade name: Copper powder
MSDS number: MMP CU1
CAS number: 7440-50-8
EINECS number: 231-159-6
Main application of the substance:
Carbon brush, Sintered Friction Products, Self Lubricating Bearings, P/M parts, Additive.
For information in respect of other identified uses contact the supplier.
Uses advised against:
Non identified.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company Name:
Makin Metal Powders (UK) Limited
Buckley Road, Rochdale
Lancashire, UK OL12 9DT
Tel. +44 (0) 1706 717317
Fax + 44 (0) 1706 717303
Further information obtainable from:
[email protected]
Emergency telephone number
+44 (0) 1706 717330 (during office hours)

2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
Aquatic Acute 1 Hazard statement: H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC

N-Dangerous for the environment.
R50 - very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Label elements
Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
The substance is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.
Hazard pictogram:

GHS09

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statement: H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements:

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P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P391: Collect spillage.
Other Hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable
VPvB: Not applicable

3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance characterization: Copper in powder form 95% minimum purity.
CAS No. 7440-50-8
EINECS Number: 231-159-6

4: FIRSTAID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General information:
Get medical attention if any discomfort develops.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Following inhalation: Supply fresh air; if discomfort continues, seek medical attention.
Following skin contact: Use general hygiene measures for contact with the material: wash with soap
and warm water. Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Following eye contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water, taking care to rinse under eyelids. Remove
contact lenses. If discomfort continues, seek medical attention.
Following ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Dry sand, dry powder extinguisher.
Fire blanket.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water, halogenated media.
Advice for firefighters: Wear protective suit and gloves.

6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid formation of dust.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Avoid inhalation of dust and fumes.
Wear suitable protective equipment.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow the product to enter the sewage system or any water
course.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Collect using a shovel or an appropriate
industrial vacuum cleaner.

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See Section 7 for information on safe handling.

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:
Precautions for safe handling:
Prevent formation of dust.
Store in a cool dry place in tightly closed receptacles.
Ensure good ventilation.
Avoid contact with heat.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Store in a cool, dry location in tightly closed receptacles.
Information about storage in shared storage facility:
Store away from flammable substances.
Store away from oxidizing agents and acids.
Additional information:
Protect from humidity and water contact.
Keep opened containers sealed.

8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters
Ingredients that require monitoring at the workplace:
Copper 7440-50-8
Exposure limit values:
Short term value: 2mg/m3 (dusts and mists)
Long term value: 0.2mg/m3 (fume), 1mg/m3 (dusts and mists)
Exposure controls:
General hygiene measures:
No smoking, eating or drinking in the work area. Wash hands regularly.
Engineering Controls:
Use local ventilation to keep values below the threshold values.
Respiratory protection:
Suitable filter type respirator recommended. Filter FF P2
Protection of hands:
Use of a barrier cream is recommended.
Use of safety gloves is recommended.
Eye protection:
Use of suitable safety glasses recommended.
Body protection:
Protective work clothing to be worn.

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9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
(a) Appearance Solid, copper colour.
(b) Odour Odourless.
(c) Odour threshold Not applicable as odourless.
(d) pH Not applicable to an inorganic solid
(e) Melting point 1083°C
(f) Initial boiling point Not applicable to a solid that melts >300°C
and boiling range
(g) Flash point Not applicable to an inorganic solid
(h) Evaporation rate Not applicable to an inorganic solid
(i)Flammability Non-flammable.

(j) Upper/lower Not applicable

flammability or
explosive limits
(k) Vapour pressure Not applicable to a solid that melts >300°C
(l) Vapour density Not applicable to an inorganic solid.
(m) Relative density 8.9g/cm3 at 20°C
(n) Solubility(ies) Insoluble – copper needs to be transformed into a copper compound to
become soluble. A solubility test (OECD 105) demonstrated a solubility of
<1mg Cu/L for a copper powder
(o) Partition coefficient Not applicable to inorganic substances.
n-octanol/water
(p) Auto-ignition No auto-ignition
temperature
(q) Decomposition Decomposition and/or melting starts at 1083°C
temperature
(r) Viscosity Not applicable to an inorganic solid.
(s) Explosive properties Non explosive. The substance does not contain chemical groups
associated with explosive properties
(t) Oxidising properties Non-oxidising substance.

10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity:
Not applicable (See section 9)
Chemical stability
Under normal conditions of use and storage, the product is stable.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reaction with H- equivalents releases soluble copper compounds.
Conditions to avoid
Avoid dust formation and contact with acids.
Hazardous decomposition products
The element Cu° does not decompose but may be transformed into other metal forms (e.g. Cu2+).

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11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity:
Oral, Inhalation & Dermal - Not Classified.
Primary irritant effect:
Skin irritant: No irritant effect. Not a skin sensitizer.
Eye irritant: No irritant effect.
Inhalation: Inhalation of large quantities may cause irritation and give rise to symptoms similar to
metal fume fever.

12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: Does not meet the classification for chronic aquatic toxicity.
Other adverse effects:
Copper is not expected to contribute to ozone depletion, ozone formation, global warming or
acidification.
PBT: Not applicable.
VPvB: Not applicable.

13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods:
Product disposal: Contact supplier for recycling information. Dispose as hazardous waste using the
applicable EWC. Do not allow to enter the water course or sewage system.
Packaging disposal: Disposal should be in line with the local authority regulations and EWC.

14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Land transport ADR/RID (cross border)
ADR/RID class: 9 (miscellaneous dangerous substances)
UN Number: 3077 (environmentally hazardous substance)
Packaging group: III
Hazard label: 9
Special marking: Symbol fish and tree (maritime pollutant)
UN shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S. (copper
metal powder)

Maritime transport IMDG:

IMDG Class: 9
UN Number: 3077
Label: 9
Packaging group: III
EMS Number: F-A,S-F
Maritime pollutant: Yes (symbol fish and tree)
Proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid ,N.O.S (copper
metal powder)

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Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

ICAO/IATA Class: 9
UN number: 3077
Packaging group: III
Label: 9
Special marking: Symbol fish and tree (maritime pollutant)
Proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S. (copper
metal powder)

15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, Health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance:
Copper is not an ozone depleting substance.
Copper is not a persistent organic pollutant.
Chemical safety assessment: A chemical safety assessment has been carried out.

16: OTHER INFORMATION

The data herein are based on our latest knowledge but do not constitute a guarantee for any specific
product features and do not establish any legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Regulation
1907/2006/EC Article 31 and Regulation 2172/2008 CLP.

Department responsible for the issue:

Quality Assurance and Data Sheet Management.
Contact:
Colin Fielding
Tel: +44 (0) 1706 717330
Fax: +44 (0) 1706 717303

Abbreviations:
REACH: EC Regulation on Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006 as amended)
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road.
RID: Regulations concerning the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail.
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods.
IATA: International Air Transport Association.
IATA-DGR: Dangerous Goods Regulations by the International Air Transport Association.
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation.
ICAO-TI: Technical Instructions by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
CLP: Classification, Labelling and Packaging.
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic.
VPvB: Very Persistent, Very Bioaccumulative.
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service.

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