MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- CUPRIC OXIDE  -- 6810-00-973-8894
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPRIC OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-973-8894
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:314 982 5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:CUPRIC OXIDE;BLACK COPPER OXIDE; CAS #1317-38-0
Fraction by Wt: >99%
ACGIH TLV:1MG/CUM(CU DUST

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:IRRIT UPPER RESP TRACT;ING:MAY CAUSE
    NAUSEA,DIARRHEA, VOMITG HEADACHES;SKIN/EYS:IRRIT,RDNSS,PAIN

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT.GET MD:INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:FLUSH
    IMMED W/LG QTY H *2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GETMED ATTN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE PROTCTV CLTHG & BRTHG EQUIP APPROP FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.REACTIONS W/INCOMPTBLS MAY POSE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.SWEEP,SCOOP OR ,PICK UP SPILL
    & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A
    METHOD THAT DOES NOT  GENERATE DUST;DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.ISOLATE FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED 28 AUG 85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:6.32
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:FINE BLACK POWDER.ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCERS.AL,B,CE,MG,K,RU ACETY LENE CARBIDES. HYDRAZINE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION (PER MFR)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.COMPLY
    WITH LOCAL,ST.& FED REGS.

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