Copper
[CAS# 7440-50-8]

Identification

• Classification: Inorganic chemical industry >> Simple substance
• Name: Copper
• Synonyms: C.I. 77400; Copper metal
• Molecular Formula: Cu
• Molecular Weight: 63.55
• CAS Registry Number: 7440-50-8
• EC Number: 231-159-6

Properties

• Density: 8.92
• Melting point: 1083 °C
• Boiling point: 2595 °C
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS09
• Risk Statements: H411
• Safety Statements: S16

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Flammable solids	Flam. Sol.	2	H228
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371
Flammable solids	Flam. Sol.	1	H228
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1A	H317

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