Safety Data Sheet
Material Name: E-Brite 5.0 Cu SDS ID: EPI-0477c
Section 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Material Name
E-Brite 5.0 Cu
Product Use
Copper Concentrate.
Manufacturer Information
Electrochemical Products Inc.
17000 West Lincoln Ave
New Berlin, WI 53151
Phone: 262-786-9330
Emergency Phone #: Chemtrec #800-424-9300 (CCN7498)
E-mail: [email protected]
www.epi.com
Fax: 262-786-9403
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification in accordance with paragraph (d) of 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute - Category 2
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic - Category 2
GHS Label Elements
Symbol(s)
Signal Word
None needed according to classification criteria
Hazard Statement(s)
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statement(s)
Prevention
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Avoid release to the environment
Response
Collect spillage
Storage
None needed according to classification criteria
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
Other Hazards
This product may cause irritation to the eyes. This product may cause irritation to the skin. This product
may cause irritation to the respiratory system. Harmful if swallowed.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS Component Name Percent
7732-18-5 Water 62-67
Trade Secret Copper (+2) Complex 2-4
Surfactant Blend Surfactant Blend 0.63
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of Necessary Measures
If the material is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give
several glasses of water to dilute contents of stomach and call a physician. Never give anything by mouth
to a victim who is unconscious or is having convulsions.
Inhalation
Immediately move victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Skin
Wash skin with soap and water. If irritation persists get medical attention.
Eyes
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical
attention.
Ingestion
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If the material is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice -- Do not induce vomiting. Give
several glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to a person who is unconscious or is having
convulsions.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use methods suitable for the surrounding fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
None known.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Upon decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and/or low molecular weight
hydrocarbons. Decomposition of this product may yield metallic oxides.
Fire Fighting Measures
Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained positive pressure or pressure demand
breathing apparatus, protective clothing and face mask.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up
Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Absorb with inert absorbent such as dry clay, sand or
diatomaceous earth, commercial sorbents, or recover using pumps.
Environmental Precautions
Do not discharge into sewers or waterways.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not reuse the empty container.
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including any Incompatibilities
None needed according to classification criteria
Keep container tightly closed and in a well ventilated place.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Component Exposure Limits
ACGIH, NIOSH, EU, OSHA (US) and Mexico have not developed exposure limits for any of this
product's components
Biological limit value
There are no biological limit values for any of this product's components.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Blue Solution Physical State Liquid
Odor Mild-Musty Color Blue
Odor Threshold Not available pH 9.3 - 9.9
Melting Point Not available Boiling Point 218 °F (103 °C)
(Approx. equal to
Freezing point 32 °F (0 °C) Evaporation Rate
Water)
Boiling Point Range Not available Flammability (solid, gas) Not available
Autoignition Not available Flash Point Not available
Lower Explosive
Not available Decomposition Not available
Limit
Upper Explosive
Not available Vapor Pressure Not available
Limit
Vapor Density (Approx. equal to
Specific Gravity (water=1) 1.18 - 1.19
(air=1) water)
Partition coefficient: n-
Water Solubility Completely Not available
octanol/water
Viscosity Not available Solubility (Other) Not available
Density Not available VOC 0
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Reactivity
Will not occur.
Chemical Stability
This is a stable material.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid
This product may react with strong acids or oxidizing agents.
Incompatible Materials
This product may react with strong acids. This product may react with oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products
Upon decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and/or low molecular weight
hydrocarbons.
Thermal decomposition products
Upon thermal decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and/or low molecular
weight hydrocarbons.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute and Chronic Toxicity
Component Analysis - LD50/LC50
The components of this material have been reviewed in various sources and the following selected
endpoints are published:
Water (7732-18-5)
Oral LD50Rat >90 mL/kg
Copper (+2) Complex (Trade Secret)
Oral LD50Rat 960 mg/kg
Immediate Effects
No information on significant adverse effects.
Delayed Effects
No information on significant adverse effects.
Irritation/Corrosivity Data
No data available.
Respiratory Sensitization
No data available.
Dermal Sensitization
No data available.
Component Carcinogenicity
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None of this product's components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, DFG or OSHA
Germ Cell Mutagenicity
No data available.
Reproductive Toxicity
No data available.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure
No data available.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure
No data available.
Aspiration hazard
No data available.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
No data available.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity
Copper (+2)
Trade Secret
Complex
LC50 96 h Lepomis macrochirus 0.66 - 1.15 mg/L [semi-static]; LC50 96 h Lepomis
macrochirus 0.96 - 1.8 mg/L [static]; LC50 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss 0.1478 - 0.165
Fish:
mg/L [flow-through]; LC50 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss 0.09 - 0.19 mg/L [static];
LC50 96 h Pimephales promelas 0.6752 mg/L [static]
Invertebrate: EC50 48 h Daphnia magna 0.147 - 0.227 mg/L [static] EPA
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Methods
Waste must be handled in accordance with all federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT Information:
No Classification assigned.
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TDG Information:
No Classification assigned.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations
None of this products components are listed under SARA Sections 302/304 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A),
SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65), CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4), TSCA 12(b), or require an OSHA
process safety plan.
SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C)
Acute Health: no Chronic Health: no Fire: no Pressure: no Reactivity: no
U.S. State Regulations
None of this product's components are listed on the state lists from CA, MA, MN, NJ or PA
Not listed under California Proposition 65
Canada Regulations
This material is a controlled product under Canadian WHMIS regulations.
Component Analysis - Inventory
Water (7732-18-5)
JP - JP - KR - KR -
US CA EU AU PH CN NZ MX
ENCS ISHL KECI/KECL TCCA
Yes DSL EIN Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Copper (+2) Complex (Trade Secret)
US CA EU AU PH JP - ENCS JP - ISHL KR - KECI/KECL KR - TCCA CN NZ MX
No No No Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes No
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS Rating
Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard
NFPA Ratings
Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
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Key / Legend
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; ADR - European Road Transport;
AU - Australia; BOD - Biochemical Oxygen Demand; C - Celsius; CA - Canada; CAS - Chemical
Abstracts Service; CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act; CLP - Classification, Labelling, and Packaging; CN - China; CPR - Controlled Products
Regulations; DFG - Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft; DOT - Department of Transportation; DSD -
Dangerous Substance Directive; DSL - Domestic Substances List; EEC - European Economic
Community; EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances; EPA -
Environmental Protection Agency; EU - European Union; F - Fahrenheit; IARC - International Agency
for Research on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; ICAO - International Civil
Aviation Organization; IDL - Ingredient Disclosure List; IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and
Health; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; JP - Japan; Kow - Octanol/water partition
coefficient; KR - Korea; LEL - Lower Explosive Limit; LLV - Level Limit Value; LOLI - List Of LIsts™
- ChemADVISOR’s Regulatory Database; MAK - Maximum Concentration Value in the Workplace;
MEL - Maximum Exposure Limits; NFPA - National Fire Protection Agency; NIOSH - National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health; NJTSR - New Jersey Trade Secret Registry; NTP - National
Toxicology Program; NZ - New Zealand; OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration; PH -
Philippines; RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; REACH- Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation, and restriction of Chemicals; RID - European Rail Transport; SARA - Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act; STEL - Short-term Exposure Limit; TDG - Transportation of
Dangerous Goods; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act; TWA - Time Weighted Average; UEL - Upper
Explosive Limit; US - United States.
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