ICSC 0303 - COPPER NAPHTHENATE

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COPPER NAPHTHENATE	ICSC: 0303 (April 2006)
Naphthenic acid, copper salt Copper naphthenates

CAS #: 1338-02-9

EC Number: 215-657-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.	Use powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	See Notes.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Roughness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (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	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit and filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Carefully collect remainder.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Flammable liquid and vapour May be harmful if swallowed Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

COPPER NAPHTHENATE

ICSC: 0303

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance DARK GREEN VISCOUS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic gases.	Boiling point: 150-250°C Solubility in water: none Flash point: 38°C c.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
DARK GREEN VISCOUS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic gases.

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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal.

NOTES
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Technical products contain between 1 and 12 % of copper.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 10-22-50/53; S: (2)-60-61; Note: A

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