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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Copper (II) i-butyrate, 99%    
   CAS Registry Number:       15432-56-1    
   Formula:       Cu(OOCC3H7)2    
   EINECS Number:       none    
   Chemical Family:       salt of an organic acid    
   Synonym:       isobutyric acid, copper(II) salt    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       15432-56-1       100%       1mg/m3 (as Cu)       1mg/m3 (as Cu)    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Emergency Overview:       May be irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract.    
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, inhalation    
   Eye Contact:       May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.    
   Inhalation:       Inhalation of dust can lead to irritation of the respiratory tract.    
   Ingestion:       Ingestion of copper compounds may lead to vomiting, exhaustion, anemia, convulsions and coma.    
   May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion of large amounts of copper compounds may lead
   Acute Health Affects:
   to vomiting, exhaustion, anemia, convulsions and coma.
   The dust of copper compounds may cause metal fume fever, hemolysis of the red blood cells and injury to the
   Chronic Health Affects:
   liver, lungs, kidneys and pancreas.
   NTP:       No    
   IARC:       No    
   OSHA:       No    

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
   Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
   Eye Exposure:
   assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
   Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
   Skin Exposure:
   irritation persists.
   Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
   Inhalation:
   in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
   Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
   Ingestion:
   vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       not applicable    
   Autoignition Temperature:       none    
   Explosion Limits:       none    
   Extinguishing Medium:       carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder    
   If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       Combustible material. If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic and corrosive fumes.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
   Spill and Leak Procedures:
   swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container.    

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
   Eye Protection:       Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.    
   Skin Protection:       Wear protective clothing and gloves.    
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
   Respirator:
   Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   Additional Protection:       No additional protection required.    

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       blue pwdr.    
   Molecular Weight:       237.74    
   Melting Point:       no data    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       not applicable    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       Insoluble    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       air and moisture stable    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       none    
   Incompatibility:       oxidizing agents and active metals    
   Decomposition Products:       organic fumes, carbon monoxide, and copper oxide.    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No specific information available on this product.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       No data    
   Mutagenic Effects:       No data    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       No data    

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       No information available    

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Disposal:       Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.    

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SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       NA    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       NA    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       NA    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       NA    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Not listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound: See category N100 for reporting.    
   Second Ingredient:       None    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A