I normally apply to steel parts quite liberally with my finger. It’s not dropped off just yet but if it does I suspect it will be due to the much nastier things I put my fingers in!
Personally I don’t let copper slip anywhere near my bike. Horrible stuff that gets places you don’t want it and i don’t trust it on plastic parts etc. The tub stays outside for use on cars. I use it on steel bolts on my car but don’t let it anywhere near any brake seals.
On the bike I just stick to Shimano anti-seize (white ceramic stuff) or teflon loaded grease. Park tools anti-seize is also supposed to be good.