Product ID:CUPRIC SULFATE,ACS
MSDS Date:12/06/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1203
MSDS Number: BSCTL

DEFENSE GENERAL SUPPLY CENTER

8000 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY
RICHMOND, VA 23297-5680
US

Emergency Phone: 804-279-4371

Info Phone: 804-279-4371

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: 13873

PENRECO, DIV OF PENNZOIL CO

2967 HOUSTON, TX 77252 US

Telephone: 800-245-3952

Cage: 86459

CUPRIC SULFATE,PENTAHYDRATE AND/OR CUPRIC

CAS: 7758-99-8

RTECS: GL8900000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3(CU)DUST/MIST

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3(CU)DUST/MIST

CUPRIC SULFATE (SARA III) AND/OR CUPRIC

CAS: 7758-98-7

RTECS: GL8800000

OSHA PEL 1 MG CU/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT=960 MG/KG-5H2O/300MG/KG-AN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS MSDS IS FOR BOTH ANHYDROUS AND
PENTAHYDRATE OF CUSO4.THE 5H20 LOOSES 2MOLS H20 @30C;4MOLS @110C
AND BECOMES ANHYDROUS @250C.THIS MATERIAL IS STRONGLY
IRRITATING![MERCK 9]
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ANHYDROUS:RTECS HAS INVESTIGATED AS
TUMORIGEN,MUTAGEN,REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTOR.5H20:TUMORIGEN,MUTAGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:DUST PRODUCES IRRITATION BY INHALATION. IT IS
ALSO IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
THE MATERIAL IS TOXIC ORALLY AND CAUSES GASTROINTESTINAL
DISTURBANCES. IT IS CORROSIVE AN D MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES;HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE
OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER/MILK. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTI ON.IN ALL CASES SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN:PROBABLE MUCOSAL DAMAGE MAY CONTRAINDICATE USE OF GASTRIC
LAVAGE.

Flash Point:NONE
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 NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS. USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPOR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF DRY HEATED ABOVE 600C ( 1110F), IT
WILL FORM SULFUR DIOXIDE. IF WATER IS USED, CARE SHOULD BE USED TO
KEEP SUCH WATER OUT OF STREAMS OR OTHER WATER BODIES.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP. DO NOT RAISE DUST. WASH AND
VENTILATE SPILL SITE AFTER PICKUP IS COMPLETE. IF PRODUCT IS IN
SOLUTION, ADD LIME OR SODA ASH TO FORM INSOLUBLE COPPER SALTS AND
THEN DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED LAND FILL.
Neutralizing Agent:USE LIME OR SODA ASH TO FORM INSOLUBLE COPPER SALTS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE MATERIAL AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE. KEEP STORAGE CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:TOXIC. DO NOT RAISE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND
SKIN. AVOID BREATHING DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
MATERIAL. KEEP AWAY FROM REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR DUST
RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING OR DRINKING NEAR THIS
MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MSDS WAS WRITTEN FOR A WALL-TO-WALL TSR. REQUESTOR HAS SPECIFIED
PENRECO AS MFR. HMIS CONTACTED COMPANY;THIS ITEM IS NOT IN THEIR
PRODUCT RANGE.COPPER SULFATE REFERS TO TWO ITEMS:ANHYDROUS AND PE
NTAHYDRATE.THIS MSDS IS A REVIEW OF BOTH.

HCC:C3
Decomp Temp:=560.C, 1040.F
Spec Gravity:2.284 (5H20)
pH:4(.2M)
Solubility in Water:5H20-SLIGHT;ANH-INSO
Appearance and Odor:CRYSTALS OR
POWDER;ANHYDROUS-GRAY-WHITE/5H20-BLUE;NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN WHEN PRODUCT REMAINS DRY. SOLUTIONS ARE CORROSIVE TO MILD
STEEL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HUMIDITY,MOISTURE (THE 5H20 IS
HYDROSCOPIC).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE AT > 1100F

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

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