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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET				Copper/Copper Alloys
Page 1 of 2				ANODES, INGOT, BAR, WIRE

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
		Furnished by:	Grant Manufacturing & Alloying, Inc
			200-C Furnace Street
			Birdsboro, Pa 19508
		Effective Date:	01/01/02
		Emergency Phone Number:	610-404-1380
		Person to Contact:	David Charest

SECTION 2: CONSTITIUENTS

CHEMICAL	CAS#	%WT	CARCINOGEN	OSHA PEL	ACGIH TLV
Copper	7440-50-8	99.99	NO	0.1MG(Cu)/M3(Fume)	0.2MG/M3 (Fume)

SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Melting Point		1290-2260 degrees Fer.
Boiling Point		2595 Degrees Fer.
Vapor Pressure		N/A
Vapor Density		N/A
Solubility in Water		nil
Apperance/Color		Silver/Yellow to Reddish Color Solid With no Odor.
Specific Gravity, 68-77 F		7.49-9 (approx), depending on alloy		8.96 for Pure Cu
Odor		none
% Volatile		N/A
pH		N/A
Evaporation Rate		N/A

SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point		not flammable
Flammable Limits		n/ap
Extinguishing Methods		If fire is present in presence of molten metal use Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher
Fire Fighting Equipment		If metal is present where there is fire, wear self contained breathing device .

SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability		stable
Conditions to Avoid		n/ap
Hazardous Polymerization		will not occur
Incompatibility		strong acids, reducing agents, halogens and oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition		Copper Oxide Fumes may be present at temp's Higher than 1290 degrees Fer.

SECTION 6: SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Actions to take for spills		allow to solidify, collect and place in sealed drum
Disposal Method		return to supplier

SECTION 7: HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Eye	dust or fumes will be an irritant clean up keeping dust to a minimum
Skin Contact	not a route of entry to the body long time exposure may result in irritation or dermititis.
Skin Absorption	not a route of entry to the body
Ingestion	May cause lung, liver and kidney damage if ingested.

Section 8: First Aid Procedures
Eyes:				Flush thoroughly with water and call a physician.
Skin:				Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Ingestion:				Call a physician.
Inhalation:				Remove to fresh air. Call a physician.

Section 9: Special Handling Information
Ventilation:				Required to maintain TLV's
Respiratory Protection:				Fume Mask required.
Eye Protection:				Wear protective goggles.
Skin Protection:				Use protective gloves when handling material.
Other:				N/A

Section 10: Special Procautions & Additional Information
Do Not allow Water to come in contact with Molten Metal it will cause an explosive reaction with metal causing metal to fly outward.

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