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COSHH - Copper Phos Alloys

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE COMPANY AND OF THE MATERIAL

CuP Alloys Ltd
15 Sandstone Avenue
Chesterfield
S42 7NS

Phone No 01246 566814

Product Type Copper Phosphorus Alloys

Product Codes CuP6, CuP7, CuP8, CuPSb, CuPSn, Ag1P,
Ag2P, Ag5P, Ag6P, Ag6PN, Ag15P,
Generally conforming to BS EN 1044

Composition Silver, Copper, Phosphorus

Form Wire, Rod, Strip, Powder, Preform
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2 INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

There are no constituent elements classified as being hazardous. Any Occupational Exposure Levels are listed in Section 8
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3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Potential Acute Health - None

Potential Chronic Health Effects - None

Environmental Hazard - Not Available
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4 FIRST AID MEASURES No special requirements
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5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Material is not combustible. No known special fire fighting precautions.
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6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions - None

Environmental Precautions - None

Clean up methods - As appropriate
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7 HANDLING & STORAGE

Handling - Avoid inhaling dust

Storage - No special requirements
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8 EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal Protection S20 When using do not eat or drink
S21 When using do not smoke.
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing
S37 Wear suitable gloves
Ensure adequate ventilation
Exposure Limits Phosphorus TWA 0.1mg/cubic metre
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9 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

State Solid
Melting Range 630 - 880 deg C
Appearance - copper coloured
Boiling Point - not available
VapourPressure - not available
Explosive Risks - not applicable
Flammability Risks - not applicable
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10 STABILITY & REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid - Highly reactive with acids alkalis and oxidizing agents.
Decomposition Products - Phosphorus oxides
Stablity - Material is stable
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11 TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION

Inhalation - Not available
Ingestion - Not available
Eye Contact - Not available
Skin Contact - Not available
Target Organs - May cause bone damage
Chronic Effects - Non known
Carcinogenic Effects - None
Mutagenic Effects - None
Teratogenic Effects - Not available
Narcosis - Not available
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12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not available
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13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste must be disposed of in accordance eith Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991


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14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

No special precautions
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15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Materials are Not Classified under EU regulations
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16 OTHER INFORMATION

References BS EN 1044
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NB The information contained in this sheet is believed to be accurate but CuP Alloys Ltd assumes no liability for its accuracy or completeness. Final determination of the suitability of a product remains the responsibility of the user.
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