Product ID:CUPROUS CHLORIDE,37 W 2273
MSDS Date:08/11/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D006805
MSDS Number: CDYTJ

Emergency Phone: 716-226-6177/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 716-359-2502

Preparer: MICHAEL RASZEIJA

Cage: EO227

Telephone: (716) 359-2502

Cage: 63759

COPPER CHLORIDE

CAS: 7758-89-6

RTECS: GL6990000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 265 MG/KG.
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:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
& GI TRACTS. ACUTE- INHALE:IRRITATING TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
MAY CAUSE NASAL CONGESTION. EYES:CORROSIVE, CAUSES CONJUCTIVITIS.
SKIN:MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN R EACTION. ORAL:TOXIC. MAY CAUSE
COPPER POISONING AND/OR DEATH. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, CHILLS, PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
METALLIC TASTE, DIARRHEA, REDNESS, ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS, IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION OR PERSONS
WITH WILSON'S DISEASE MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF
THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL:DO
NOT INDUC E VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK 2 GLASSES OF MILK/WATER.
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD
BELOW HIPS. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
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. SEE 1993 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.5, GUIDE NO 60.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:SPRINKLE LIME OR SODA ASH ON SPILL TO FORM
INSOLUBLE COPPER SALT. SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP. DO NOT RAISE DUST.
PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL IN A DRY, VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID
INHALATION OF DUSTS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. OBEY HAZARD
WARNING LABEL. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG,
FOOD/HOUSEHOLD USE. USE WITH ADE QUATE VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IN DUSTY CONDITIONS OR
FOR SYMPTOMS OF OVER EXPOSURE, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR
OR MASK.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME OR
DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2490F,1366C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:792F,422C
Spec Gravity:4.14
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:0.0062% @ 20C/68F
Appearance and Odor:TAN TO GRAYISH POWDER - ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, POTASSIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, SUNLIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC COPPER DUST, FUMES OR CHLORINE
GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CONTACT AN APPROVED/LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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