COPPER NAPHTHENATE ICSC: 0303 Naphthenic acid, copper salt Copper naphthenates ICSC #    0303 CAS #     1338-02-9 RTECS # QK9100000 EC #         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 Storage 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. Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Xn symbol N symbol R: 10-22-50/53 S: 2-60-61 Signal: Warning Flame Flammable liquid and vapour May be harmful if swallowed COPPER NAPHTHENATE ICSC: 0303 Important Data Physical State; Appearance: DARK GREEN VISCOUS LIQUID Physical Dangers: 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. Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure: Physical Properties Boiling point: 150-250°C Solubility in water: none Flash point: 38°C c.c. Environmental Data 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. N O T E S 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 0303 COPPER NAPHTHENATE (C) IPCS, CEC, 1994 IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.