BDRPD - CUPRIC CHLORIDE

Product Identification

Product ID:CUPRIC CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-270-3223
MSDS Number: BDRPD

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT .,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: LO048

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

CUPRIC CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE; CAS #10125-13-0; OSHA PEL

CAS: 13933-17-0

RTECS: GL7040000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

ACGIH TLV: 1MG/CUM(CU DUST

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INH:IRRIT UPPER RESP TRACT;ING:MAY BURN
MOUTH,ESOPHAGUS,VOMITG HEADACHE;SKIN/EYES:IRRIT,RDNSS,PAIN.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT.GET MD;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
WATER.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:FLUSH
IMMED W/LG QTY H* 2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMND CLOTHES.GET MED ATTN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK SPILL & PLACE IN A
SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD DOES NOT
GENERATE DUST;DO NOT FLU SH TO SEWER.TOXIC TO FISH.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.ISOLATE FROM
INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED 29 AUG 85,CONFORMS OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:2.54
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:FINE,LIGHT BLUE-GREEN CRYSTALS.SLIGHT HCL ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,SOD HYDRAZN/HYPOBROMITE,ACETYLENE,POT HYDZN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CHLORINE WHEN HEATED TO
DECOMPOSITION

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL
FACILITY.COMPLY WITH LOCAL,ST.& FED REGS; CWA/CERCLA RQ:

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