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CAS Number: 10060-13-6
Product Catalog
93-2902
Ammonium › Ammonium copper(II) chloride dihydrate| CAS Number: | 10060-13-6 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00150384 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cl4CuH8N2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 241.43 (277.46) |
| Chemical Formula: | CuCl2·2NH4Cl·2H2O |
| Color and Form: | blue xtl. |
| Note: |
Physical Characteristics: melting point 110°C, density 1.993
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Ammonium copper (II) chloridedihydrate |
| Product Number: | 93-2902 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 10060-13-6 |
| Formula: | CuCl2.2NH4Cl.2H2O |
| EINECS Number: | none |
| Chemical Family: | Metal halide |
| Synonym: | Cupric ammonium chloride, ammonium tetrachlorodiaquocuprate |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 10060-13-6 | 100 | 1mg/m3 (as Cu) | 1mg/m3 (as Cu) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Irritating to skin and eyes. May be harmful if swallowed. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | Causes severe irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Inhalation of dust can lead to irritation of the respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | No information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to skin and eyes. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Ingestion or inhalation of copper compounds may cause liver and kidney disease. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | none |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none required |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | No special fire fighting procedures required. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | none |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store material in a tightly sealed container. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available, a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respiratory Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | blue xtl. |
| Molecular Weight: | 241.43 (277.46) |
| Melting Point: | 110°C |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 1.993 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | 33.8g/100cc (0°C) |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | oxidizing agents and active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | water, nitrogen, hydrogen chloride, copper chloride, hydrogen, and water |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | No specific information available on this product. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No data available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | NA |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | NA |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | NA |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | NA |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Not listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | See Category Code N100 for reporting. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 3/20/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 12/13/2011 |
