Bronze
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Bronze - sheet, foil, wire
Other: Commercial Bronze, Copper Alloy C22000, Phosphor Bronze
Supplier: ESPI Metals
1050 Benson Way
Ashland, OR 97520
Telephone: 800-638-2581
Fax: 541-488-8313
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Emergency: Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour)
Recommended Uses: Scientific Research
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Not classified as hazardous
GHS Label Elements:
Signal Word: N/A
Hazard Statements: N/A
Precautionary Statements: N/A
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient: CAS#: %: EC#:
Copper 7440-50-8 Balance 231-159-6
Zinc 7440-66-6 0-11 231-175-3
Tin 7440-31-5 0-11 231-141-8
Lead 7439-92-1 <1 231-100-4
Iron 7439-89-6 <1 231-096-4
Phosphorus 7723-14-0 <0.5 231-768-7
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
General Measures: Under normal handling and use, exposure to solid forms of this material present few health hazards. Subsequent operations such as grinding, melting or welding may produce potentially hazardous dust or fumes which can be inhaled or come in contact with the skin or eyes.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation. See section 11 for more information.
Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other relevant information available.
5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use suitable extinguishing media for surrounding material and type of fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: This product does not present fire or explosion hazards as shipped. Small chips, fine turnings and dust from processing may be ignitable. May emit metal oxide fumes under fire conditions.
Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when necessary.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dust or fume.
Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Sweep or scoop up. Place in a closed container for further handling and disposal. Scrap can be collected for recycling.
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid creating dust. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a sealed container. Store in a cool, dry area. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: OSHA/PEL: ACGIH/TLV:
Copper 0.1 mg/m3 0.2 mg/m3
Zinc No exposure limit established No exposure limit established
Tin 2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3
Lead 50 µg/m3 0.05 mg/m3
Iron No exposure limit established No exposure limit established
Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposures below occupational limits. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Respiratory Protection: If permissible levels are exceeded, use NIOSH approved dust respirator.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Skin Protection: Wear impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Form: Solid in various forms
Color: Copper colored
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: N/A
Melting Point: ~950 - 1050 oC
Boiling Point: No data
Flash Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Flammability: No data
Upper Flammable Limit: No data
Lower Flammable Limit: No data
Vapor Pressure: No data
Vapor Density: N/A
Relative Density (Specific Gravity): ~8.8 g/cc
Solubility in H2O: Insoluble
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: No data
Decomposition Temperature: No data
Viscosity: N/A
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No data
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No data
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid creating or accumulating fines or dusts.
Incompatible Materials: Acids, halogens, alkalis, oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Metal oxide fume.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eyes. Product as shipped does not present an inhalation hazard; however subsequent operations may create dusts or fumes which could be inhaled.
Symptoms of Exposure: Fines/dusts may irritate skin and eyes.
Acute and Chronic Effects:
Copper: Copper is a trace element that is essential for human health. Chronic exposure to copper dust can irritate the respiratory tract, nose, mouth and eyes, and cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and diarrhea. Ingestion of excessive amounts of copper may cause gastrointestinal distress. Chronic ingestion may damage the liver and kidneys.
Zinc: Zinc is an essential trace element and necessary for human health. It is involved in the synthesis and metabolism of nutrients, cell and organ structure and integrity, cell division, immune function and wound healing. Acute ingestion of high amounts of zinc may cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, diarrhea and headaches. Chronic ingestion of high amounts may cause copper deficiency, altered iron function and reduced immune function. Inhalation of fumes containing zinc oxide may cause metal fume fever. Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, chest pain, headache and fever.
Tin: Elemental tin is considered to have low toxicity. Ingestion of food contaminated with tin may cause transient gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and headache. Inhalation of tin as dust or fumes may cause a benign pneumoconiosis in exposed workers.
Lead: Skin or eye contact with dust or fume may cause local irritation. Inhalation of dust or fumes may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal spasms, fatigue, sleep disturbances, weight loss, anemia, and pain in legs, arms, and joints. An acute short-term dose of lead could cause acute encephalopathy with seizures, coma, and death. However, short-term exposure of this magnitude is rare. Kidney damage, as well as anemia, can occur from acute exposure. Symptoms due to ingestion of lead dust or fume would be similar to those from inhalation. Other health effects such as metallic taste in the mouth and constipation or bloody diarrhea might also be expected to occur.
Acute Toxicity: No data
Carcinogenicity: Lead: NTP: R - Reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen IARC: 2B - Possibly carcinogenic to humans
To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: No data
Persistence and Degradability: No data
Bioaccumulative Potential: No data
Mobility in Soil: No data
Other Adverse Effects: No further relevant information available.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Product: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT/ADR/IATA/IMDG Regulations: Not regulated
UN Number: N/A
UN Proper Shipping Name: N/A
Transport Hazard Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions: N/A
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Listed: All components are listed.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): N/A
Canada WHMIS Classification (CPR, SOR/88-66): N/A
HMIS Ratings: Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
NFPA Ratings: Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Chemical Safety Assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
Prepared by: ESPI Metals
Revised/Reviewed: December 2014