ICSC 0303 - COPPER NAPHTHENATE

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COPPER NAPHTHENATE

ICSC: 0303
_{April 2006}

Naphthenic acid, copper salt
Copper naphthenates

CAS No: 1338-02-9
RTECS No: QK9100000
EC No: 29-003-00-5

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	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.	EU classification Xn Symbol N Symbol R: 10-22-50/53 S: (2-)60-61 GHS classification Signal: Warning Flame Flammable liquid and vapour May be harmful if swallowed	Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance DARK GREEN VISCOUS LIQUID 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.

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

NOTES

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.

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