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| Copper (dusts and mists, as Cu) | CAS 7440-50-8 | ||
| Cu | RTECS GL5325000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Copper metal dusts, Copper metal fumes |
DOT ID & Guide |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL*: TWA 1 mg/m3 [*Note: The REL also applies to other copper compounds (as Cu) except Copper fume.] | ||
| OSHA PEL*: TWA 1 mg/m3 [*Note: The PEL also applies to other copper compounds (as Cu) except copper fume.] | |||
| IDLH 100 mg/m3 (as Cu) | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Reddish, lustrous, malleable, odorless solid. |
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MW: 63.5 |
BP: 4703°F |
MLT: 1981°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 8.94 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid in bulk form, but powdered form may ignite. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers, alkalis, sodium azide, acetylene |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 7029; OSHA ID121, ID125G |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA Up to 5 mg/m3: (APF = 5) Any dust and mist respirator* Up to 10 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any dust and mist respirator except single-use and quarter-mask respirators*^/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 25 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a dust and mist filter* Up to 50 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter*/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 100 mg/m3: (APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, respiratory system; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), wheezing; [potential occupational carcinogen] | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys (increase(d) risk with Wilson's disease) |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |