Product ID:CUPRIC SULFATE,PENTAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:01/18/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003518
MSDS Number: BXGCH

Emergency Phone: 716-226-6177/334-4222/800-424-9300

Info Phone: 716-359-2502

Preparer: MICHAEL RASZEJA

Cage: EO227

Telephone: (716) 359-2502

Cage: 63759

CUPRIC SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE

CAS: 7758-99-8

RTECS: GL8900000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 300 MG/KG. (RTECS)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY &
GI TRACTS. PRODUCT IS TOXIC & CORROSIVE. ACUTE- CAN CAUSE BURNS OF
CORNEA & PAIN. CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN
REACTION. INHALATION CAUSES UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
INGESTION CAN CAUSE COPPER POISINING AND/OR DEATH. CHRONIC-
UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION,
BURNS, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA, VOMITING, HEMORRHAGIC GASTRITIS,
SWELLING OF THE EYELIDS, ULCERATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:CALL PHYSICIAN IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. CALL PHYSICIAN.
SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE
CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER & INDUCE
VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. NEVER
GIVE FLUID OR INDUCE VOMITING IF PATIENT IS UNCONSCIOUS OR HAS
CONVULSIONS.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. MAY FORM HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. KEEP RUN-OFF OUT OF STREAM AND SEWERS

Spill Release Procedures:SPRINKLE LIME OR SODA ASH ON SPILL TO FORM
INSOLUBLE COPPER SALT. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER
FOR LATER DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL AREA WITH WATER AFTER PICK UP IS
COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID CREATING DUSTS. AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTAT.
AVOID INHALATION OF DUST. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. OBEY
HAZARD WARNING LABEL. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD
OR HOUSEHOLD USE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR OR
DUST MASK. IN EMERGENCY, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, LATEX
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING AND/OR UNIFORM
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:302F -5H2O
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:302F -5H2O
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:1100F,593C
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Vapor Density:8.64
Spec Gravity:2.284
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:24.3% @ 86F (30C)
Appearance and Odor:BLUE CRYSTALS OR FINE BLUE POWDER - NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE MAY BE FORMED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. MAY BE DISPOSED OF IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL
OR CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.