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COPPER NAPHTHENATE

ICSC: 0303

Naphthenic acid, copper salt
Copper naphthenates
ICSC # 0303 		CAS # 1338-02-9
RTECS # QK9100000
EC # 29-003-00-5
April 04, 2006 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Powder, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE


•INHALATION See Notes.
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN Redness. Roughness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. Chemical protection suit. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Carefully collect remainder, Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Xn symbol
N symbol
R: 10-22-50/53
S: 2-60-61
Signal: Warning
Flame
Flammable liquid and vapour
May be harmful if swallowed
ICSC: 0303 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

COPPER NAPHTHENATE

ICSC: 0303

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
DARK GREEN VISCOUS LIQUID

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic gases.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 150-250°C
Solubility in water: none
Flash point: 38°C c.c.

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be given to avoid any additional release, e.g. through inappropriate disposal.

N O T E S

Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Technical products contain between 1 and 12 % of copper.
Card has been partially updated in August 2007: see Storage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0303 COPPER NAPHTHENATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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