Copper Page 1 of 8 SAFETY DATA SHEET Copper The safety data sheet is in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/830 of 28 May 2015 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) SECTION 1: Identification of the substance / mixture and of the company / undertaking Date issued 12.06.2017 1.1. Product identifier Product name Copper REACH Reg. No. 01-2119480154-42-0077 CAS no. 7440-50-8 EC no. 231-159-6 Article no. Extended SDS with ES incorporated Copper Cathodes: M00k, M0k, M1k,Norilsk Kola Copper rod Yes 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the substance/preparation Uses advised against Copper in massive form (>1mm particle sizes) does not meet the criteria for classification in accordance to the regulations EC 1272/2008 and 67/548/EEC. No safety measurements are therefore needed for copper in massive form. During production of copper in massive forms (cathodes) and during specific industrial uses (eg melting), safety measures may however be needed due to the potential occurrence of hazardous copper-bearing materials (dusts, mists, fumes) and soluble copper compounds in and around the industrial settings. This SDS has therefore focussed on the safety data and safety measures of relevance to the production and industrial uses of copper massives. See section 16 for full list of uses Not known. 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer Company name JSC Kola GMK Postal address Monchegorsk-7 Postcode 184507 City Murmansk Region Country Russian Federation Tel +7(81536) 7-72-01 Fax +7(81536) 7-99-86 E-mail product.safety@nornickel.fi 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency telephone Description: 3E EH&S Mission Control Center: +44 20 35147487 / Access Code: 334656
Copper Page 2 of 8 SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of substance or mixture Substance / mixture hazardous properties The product is not classified. 2.2. Label elements Other Label Information (CLP) Not relevant. 2.3. Other hazards PBT / vpvb The PBT and vpvb criteria of Annex XIII to the regulation does not apply to inorganic substances. SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1. Substances Substance Identification Classification Contents Copper CAS no.: 7440-50-8 EC no.: 231-159-6 REACH Reg. No.: 01-2119480154-42- SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures 99,99 % Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Remove affected person from the immediate area. Ensure supply of fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Consult a physician. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist. Rinse mouth. Consult a physician. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed General symptoms and effects Treat symptomatically. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Medical treatment No hazards which require special first aid measures. SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Improper extinguishing media The product itself does not burn. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment e.g.: Dry powder; Carbon dioxide (CO2); Water spray jet; Foam; Not applicable. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Fire and explosion hazards In the event of fire the following can be released: Metallic oxides;
Copper Page 3 of 8 5.3. Advice for firefighters Personal protective equipment Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures General measures Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. 6.2. Environmental precautions 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Other information Pick up mechanically. Send in suitable containers for recovery or disposal. (Section 13) 6.4. Reference to other sections Other instructions See also section 8,13 SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Handling Not a dangerous substance according to GHS. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Keep in a dry, cool place. Acids 7.3. Specific end use(s) Specific use(s) Exposure scenario is attached. http://www.copperalliance.eu/industry/regulatoryframework/reach/classification-and-labelling/copper SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters Substance Identification Value TWA Year Copper and its compounds* Other Information about threshold limit values DNEL / PNEC TWA (8h): 0,02 mg/m³ Source: HTP Finland Comments: Cu, Alveolar dust fraction TWA Year: 2015 Country/Occupational exposure limit/maximum exposure time/document number-date/basis UK/0.2 mg Cu (fume)/m³1 mg Cu (dust and mist)/m³/8h TWA (dust and mist)/m³/2007/copper German MAK-Commission/0.1mg respirable Cu/m31 mg inhalable Cu/m3/8h TWA/2009/Copper Belgium/0.2 mg Cu (fume)/m³1 mg Cu (dust and mist)/m³/8h TWA/2007/Copper France/0.2 mg Cu (fume)/m³ 1 mg Cu (dust)/m³/8h TWA/2008/Copper DNEL Remarks: Exposure pattern/route/descriptor/dnel Human Long-term systemic effects/oral, dermal and inhalation/internal dose DNEL (Derived No Effect Level) Using absorption factors of 25% for oral, 100% for inhalation (respirable) and 0.03% for dermal
Copper Page 4 of 8 exposure routes/0.041mg Cu/kg B wt/d Human Short-term systemic effects/oral, dermal and inhalation/internal dose DNEL (Derived No Effect Level) Using absorption factors of 25% for oral, 100% for inhalation (respirable) and 0.03% for dermal exposure routes/0.082mg Cu/kg B wt/d Human Short and long-term effects drinking water/oral /A NOAEL for drinking water /4 mg/l PNEC Remarks: Exposure pattern/route/descriptor/ PNEC Freshwater/PNEC (Predicted No Effect Concentration) Includes a default bio-availability correction/7.8 µg dissolved Cu/L (1) Marine water/pnec (Predicted No Effect Concentration) Includes a default bio-availability correction/5.2 µg dissolved Cu/L (1) Sediment freshwater/pnec (Predicted No Effect Concentration) Includes a default bioavailability correction/87 mg Cu/kg dry wt (1) Sediment estuarine/pnec (Predicted No Effect Concentration)/288 mg Cu/kg dry wt (1) Sediment marine/pnec (Predicted No Effect Concentration)/676 mg Cu/kg dry wt (1) Soil/PNEC (Predicted No Effect Concentration) Includes a default bio-availability correction/65.5 mg Cu/kg dry wt (1) STP/PNEC (Predicted No Effect Concentration)/ 230 µg dissolved Cu/L (1) Default PNEC values are given. 8.2. Exposure controls Precautionary measures to prevent exposure Product-related measures to prevent exposure Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. Keep working clothes separately. Eye / face protection Suitable Eye Protection Wear full-face visor or shield. Hand protection Suitable gloves type Suitable materials Wear protective gloves. Leather. Skin protection Suitable protective clothing Wear appropriate clothing to prevent reasonably probable skin contact. Respiratory protection Recommended type of equipment In the case of dust or aerosol formation use respirator with an approved filter. Appropriate environmental exposure control Environmental exposure controls The employer shall fulfill requirements of IPPC Directive. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state Solid
Copper Page 5 of 8 Colour Odour Odour limit ph Melting point / melting range Boiling point / boiling range Flash point Flammability (solid, gas) Lower explosion limit with unit of measurement Upper explosion limit with units of measurement Vapour pressure Vapour density Copper odourless Comments: Not applicable. Status: In delivery state Comments: insoluble Comments: 1059-1069 C Comments: Not applicable to a solid that melts >300 C Comments: Not applicable. inorganic The product is not flammable. Comments: Not explosive Comments: Not explosive Comments: Not applicable to a solid that melts >300 C Comments: Not applicable to an inorganic solid. Specific gravity Comments: 8.78g/cm3 at 20 C Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water Spontaneous combustability Viscosity Explosive properties Oxidising properties 9.2. Other information Comments: Not applicable. inorganic Comments: The product is not flammable. Comments: Not applicable. Solid Not explosive no oxidizing SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity Reactivity No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. 10.2. Chemical stability Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. 10.4. Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid Avoid dust formation. 10.5. Incompatible materials Materials to avoid Strong acids 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products Metallic oxides;
Copper Page 6 of 8 Other information SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Other information regarding health hazards Assessment of acute toxicity classification Assessment of skin corrosion / irritation, classification General respiratory or skin sensitisation Assessment carcinogenicity classification Assessment specific target organ SE, classification Aspiration hazard, comments If swallowed : LD50/oral/rat = >2000 mg/kg In case of skin contact : No studies have been found. If inhaled : No studies have been found. According to the classification criteria of the European Union, the product is not considered as being a skin irritant. According to the classification criteria of the European Union, the product is not considered as being an eye irritant. Not classified as sensitizer Not classified as dangerous. Not relevant. Not applicable. Symptoms of Exposure Other Information No studies have been found. SECTION 12: Ecological information 12.1. Toxicity Ecotoxicity To assess the environmental classification of copper in massive form, the copper release from the 7 days transformation/dissolution data of copper in massive forms (6.7 µg Cu/L at 100mg/L, ph6) was combined with the acute reference value for the copper ions (25 µg Cu/L) (Van Sprang et al., 2010). Copper massive forms do not need to be classified for acute or chronic environmental hazards. 12.2. Persistence and degradability Persistence degradability additional info Persistence and degradability Not applicable. Not applicable. 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation quote from the guidance: Metals that are essential nutrients are actively regulated: removal and sequestration processes that minimise toxicity are complemented by an ability to up-regulate concentrations for essentiality. As a result, the bioaccumulative criterion is not applicable to these metals. 12.4. Mobility in soil Mobility Copper-ions bind strongly to the soil matrix. The binding depends on the soil properties. A median water-soil partitioning coefficient (Kp) of 2120 L/kg has been derived for soils (more details see copper Risk assessment report, 2008 and copper Chemical Safety report, 2010).
Copper Page 7 of 8 12.5. Results of PBT and vpvb assessment PBT assessment results The PBT and vpvb criteria of Annex XIII to the regulation does not apply to inorganic substances. 12.6. Other adverse effects SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Waste treatment methods Specify the appropriate methods of disposal Other Information Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible. Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations. Contact manufacturer. Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations. SECTION 14: Transport information 14.1. UN number Comments Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. 14.2. UN proper shipping name 14.3. Transport hazard class(es) Comments - 14.4. Packing group Comments - 14.5. Environmental hazards Comments - 14.6. Special precautions for user Special safety precautions for user - 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Transport In Bulk Value (Yes/No) No SECTION 15: Regulatory information 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Assessed restrictions Not relevant. 15.2. Chemical safety assessment Chemical safety assessment performed Yes
Copper Page 8 of 8 SECTION 16: Other information List of relevant H-phrases (Section 2 and 3). Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP / GHS] Additional information Key literature references and sources for data Exposure scenario Disclaimer The information in this document is believed to be correct as of the date issued. However, no warranty of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, or any other warranty is expressed or is to be implied regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information, the results to be obtained from the use of this information or the product, the safety of this product, or the hazards related to its use. This information and product are furnished on the condition that the person receiving them shall make his own determination as to the suitability of the product for his particular purpose and on the condition that he assume the risk of his use thereof. ECI Product information sheet ES_ 0_Copper - NN_SEV [GB-ENG].pdf