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CAS Number: 7758-99-8
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93-2959
Copper › Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate (99.999%-Cu) PURATREM| CAS Number: | 7758-99-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00149681 |
| Molecular Formula: | CuO4S |
| Molecular Weight: | 159.60 (249.68) |
| Chemical Formula: | CuSO4·5H2O |
| Color and Form: | blue xtl. |
| Note: |
Physical Characteristics: melting point 110°C dec., density 2.284
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate (99.999%-Cu) PURATREM |
| Product Number: | 93-2959 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7758-99-8 |
| Formula: | CuSO4.5H2O |
| EINECS Number: | 231-847-6 |
| Chemical Family: | metal sulfate |
| Synonym: | Cupric sulfate pentahydrate, Sulfuric acid, copper(2+)salt |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7758-99-8 | 100 | 1mg/m3 (as Cu) | 1mg/m3 (as Cu) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Harmful if swallowed. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes |
| Skin Contact: | Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of copper compounds may lead to vomiting, exhaustion, anemia, convulsions and coma. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of large amounts of copper compounds may lead to vomiting, exhaustion, anemia, convulsions and coma. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | The dust of copper compounds may cause metal fume fever, hemolysis of the red blood cells and injury to the liver, lungs, kidneys and pancreas. |
| 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: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none required |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes of sulfur oxides. |
| 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 powdered sodium carbonate or ground limestone and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store material in a tightly sealed bottle away from moisture. |
| 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: | If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a Respirator 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: | 159.60 (249.68) |
| Melting Point: | 110°C dec. |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | 2.284 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | 31.6g/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: | Active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (Human); TDLo: 272 mg/kg. Oral (Human); LDLo: 1088 mg/kg. Unreported (Human-man); LDLo: 221 mg/kg. Oral (rat); LD50: 300 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 18700 ug/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 33 mg/kg. Oral (dog); LDLo: 60 mg/kg. Subcutaneous (guinea pig); LDLo: 62 mg/kg. Oral (Mammal-domestic); LDLo: 5 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (Mammal-species unspecified); LD50: 7500 ug/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 24 gm/kg/13W-C. Oral (mouse); TDLo: 3390 mg/kg/2W-C. Human Lymphocyte; DNA inhibition: 76 umol/L. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | no data |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No definitive data |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | no data |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| 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 TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: 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: | 10/08/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 12/14/2011 |
