Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Bis(triphenylphosphine)copper (I) nitrate, 99%
CAS Registry Number: 106678-35-7
Formula: [(C6H5)3P]2CuNO3
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal phosphine complex
Synonym: Cuprous nitrate, Bis(triphenylphosphine) complex
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 106678-35-7 100% 1mg/m3 (as Cu) 1mg/m3 (as Cu)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Dust is irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: No information available on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects: No information on long-term chronic effects.
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: none
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire, this material may emit toxic organic fumes and vapors of phosphorous pentoxide.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.
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: white powder
Molecular Weight: 650.12
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: not determined
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
contact with strong reducing agents or organic matter. Some nitrates can explode if heated to high
Conditions to Avoid:
temperatures.
Incompatibility: reducing agents, organic matter, sulfur
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, organic fumes, copper oxide, nitrogen oxide and phosphorous oxides.
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): Oxidizing solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 5.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): III
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1479
Shipping Name (IATA): Oxidizing solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 5.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): III
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1479
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313): See Category codes N100 and N151 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
