Product ID:CUPRIC SULFATE, PENTAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:06/04/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1203
MSDS Number: BQKNT

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

CUPRIC SULFATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7758-98-7

RTECS: GL8800000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 1 MG CU/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50, ORAL RAT = 300 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION:IRRITANT.
SKIN:IRRITANT. EYES:CORROSIVE. INGESTION: TOXIC AND CORROSIVE.
CHRONIC- DERMATITIS(RARE), CONJUCTIVITIS, HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA,
IMPAIRED IMMUNE RESPONSE, LIVER, KIDNEY AND LUN G DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHLATION:COUGHING, SORE THROAT. EYE:REDNESS,
INFLAMMATION, DISCOLORATION OF CORNEA, CORNEAL OPACITY.
INGESTION:GASTROENTITIC PAIN, CONVULSIONS, SALIVATION, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, HEMATURI A, LIVER, KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREVIOUS EXPOSURE TO COPPER SALTS,
LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING/SHOES, WASH AFFECTED AREAS W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: WASH
W/WATER 20 MINS. SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELLY. INGESTION: IF
CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2 TO 4 GLASSES OF WATER, & INDUCE VOMITING. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. FOR LIQUIDS, DIKE,
TAKE UP W/SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL, PLACE INTO CONTAINERS
FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FOR DRY SPILLS, TRANSFER MATERIAL INTO
CONTAINER & COVER. REMOVE CON TAMINATED SOIL ALSO. PREVENT FROM
ENTERING WATERWAYS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR WHEN
SPRAYING OR USING IN CONFINED SPACES.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:PVS/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/SPLASH PROOF
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH AND LONG SLEEVE APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:=150.C, 302.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=110.C, 230.F
Spec Gravity:2.3
Solubility in Water:32%
Appearance and Odor:BLUE CRYSTALS, GRANULES OR POWDER, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROXYLAMINE, SODUIM HYPOBROMITE, MAGNESIUM, ACETYLENE, HYDRAZINE,
NITROMETHANE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS INCLUDE
TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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