Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Copper(II) methoxide, 99%
CAS Registry Number: 1184-54-9
Formula: Cu(OCH3)2
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal alkoxide
Synonym: Cupric methylate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 1184-54-9 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Moisture will produce methanol vapor which may cause blindness,
Emergency Overview:
intoxication, dizziness and coma.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, contact with skin and eyes.
Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation to the eyes. Delayed blindness may occur through atrophy of the optic nerve.
Skin Contact: Dehydrating agent. Liquid causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Methanol vapor is irritating to the respiratory tract and may cause headache, dizziness, coma and blindness.
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, coma and death.
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Methanol vapors may cause blurred vision, blindness, intoxication,
Acute Health Affects:
dizziness, headache, nausea, coma and death.
Rapid hydrolysis on human contact produces methanol which may cause atrophy of the optic nerve producing
Chronic Health Affects: blindness. The dust of copper compounds may cause metal fume fever, hemolysis of the red blood cells and
injury to the liver, lungs, kidneys and pancreas.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
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.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
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 If involved in a fire, this material may emit toxic organic fumes and copper oxide dust.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: exposure to moisture may produce flammable methanol
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Avoid contact with water. Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store the material cold, in a tightly sealed container. Handle the material in a ventilated area. If container is left
Handling and Storage:
open product may absorb moisture and carbon dioxide from atmosphere and release methanol vapor.
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: 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: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: blue powder
Molecular Weight: 125.61
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: alcohol-like odor
Solubility in Water: decomposes in water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: moisture sensitive (store cold)
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: keep away from moisture
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents, active metals and chlorine
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes and copper salts.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
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
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313): See category code N100 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
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