Cupro

Classification & Labelling Proposals for Cupro, copper processing

On behalf of the SIEF Facilitator for “Cupro, copper processing” the European Copper Institute is authorised to communicate this information to all participants in the SIEF for the EINECS number below.

ECI Ref	Substance	SIEF Facilitator
B15	Cupro, copper processing (EC 919-583-6)	Metallo-Chimique NV

Cupro, copper processing is defined as:

"Copper containing metallic substance obtained by reaction of silicon with a complex mixture of a copper, lead and tin containing alloy scrap. At high temperature, and if enough silicon is available, a copper containing liquid phase (called "cupro") can be isolated. Cupro contains copper and residues of other ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their oxides. Cupro is sensitive to air oxidation at room temperature, resulting in a gradual transformation of the metals into their oxides. Cupro is further metallurgically processed to obtain "blister copper" and "anode copper" (> 80% copper)"

The Joint Registration dossier was successfully submitted to ECHA on 7th September 2010. Members of the ECI-managed Consortium, along with any purchasers of the appropriate Letter of Access, were provided with the necessary documents, plus the required REACH IT security token.

ECI's REACH Classification, Labelling and Packaging proposals for Cupro, copper processing have been assessed in the REACH dossier in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 and the CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008. The rationales for these proposals are contained in the Joint Submission dossier submitted to ECHA by the Lead Registrant.

Cupro, copper processing

Hazard class & category code(s)	Hazard statement
Skin Sens. 1	H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
Repr. 1A	H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child
Carc. 2	H351: Suspected of causing cancer
STOT Rep. Exp. 1	H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Aquatic Chronic 1	H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

The substance is used solely as an Intermediate under Strictly Controlled Conditions.

ECI will continue to offer Letters of Access to registrants. The ECHA registration deadline is June 1st 2013 for tonnages between 100 and 1,000 T and June 1st 2018 for tonnages between 1 and 100 T. Click here to download terms and conditions and application form (click here for Word version) , and here for the fees.

Earlier communications made to this SIEF can be accessed below:

- ECI Communication to SIEF - March 2010

- ECI Communication to SIEF - October 2009

- ECI Communication to SIEF - March 2009

- Lead Registrant & ECI Communication to ECHA - June 2009

In case of questions, please contact reach@eurocopper.org