Product ID:CUPRIC SULFATE,ACS OR USP GRADE
MSDS Date:11/06/1991
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-116-1495
MSDS Number: BQKMG

Emergency Phone: 215-343-6484

Info Phone: 215-343-6484

Cage: DO539

Telephone: 215-343-6484

Cage: DO539

CUPRIC SULFATE,PENTAHYDRATE

CAS: 7758-99-8

RTECS: GL8900000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

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

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 300 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC- 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 AND MAY
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EYES.
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:NONE KNOWN

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE:FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:FLUSH WELL WITH
WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
ORAL:DRINK LA RGE AMOUNT OF WATER/MILK. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.NOTE
TO PHYSICIAN:PROBABLE MUCOSAL DAMAGE MAY CONTRAINDICATE USE OF
GASTRIC LAVAGE.MEASURE AGAINST CIRCULATORY SHOCK,RESPIRATORY
DEPRESSION &CONVULSION

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 OTEHR 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:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

HCC:N1
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:150C(-5H2O)
Spec Gravity:2.284
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE CRYSTALS OR POWDER - NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN WHEN PRODUCT REMAINS DRY. SOLUTIONS ARE CORROSIVE TO MILD
STEEL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN
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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