| Common Name |
Copper Sulfate |
| Manufacturer |
Old Bridge Chemicals, Inc. |
|
P.O. Box 194 |
|
Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 |
| Telephone |
(732) 727-2225 |
| Emergency Telephone |
1(800) 275-3924 |
This document is prepared pursuant to the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
SECTION I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
| Common Name |
Copper Sulfate |
| Synonyms |
Blue Vitrol, Bluestone, Cupric
Sulfate |
| Molecular Formula |
CuSO4 · 5H20 |
| EPA Reg. Number |
46923-4 |
| CAS Number |
7758-99-8 |
| SIC Number |
28199 C 29 |
SECTION II. PHYSICAL DATA
| Physical State |
Blue crystals or powder |
| Boiling Point |
-5 H2O @ 150°
C |
| Melting Point |
-4 H2O @ 110°
C |
| Specific Gravity |
2.284 |
| Solubility in H2O |
22.37% @ 0° C |
|
117.95% @ 100° C |
| Solubility in other solvents |
Soluble in methanol, glycerol and
slightly soluble in ethanol |
| Appearance |
Blue crystals or powder |
| Odor |
Odorless |
SECTION III. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Flammable Limits |
Not flammable. If heated above
400° C it can
decompose to emit toxic fumes of oxide and sulfur. |
| Extinguishing Media |
Copper Sulfate does not burn nor
will it support combustion. If stored with other combustible products use water, CO2
or dry chemical. |
| Special Fire Fighting
Instructions |
If dry heated above 600° C, SO2 is evolved.
If water is used it will solubalize the Copper Sulfate and care should be taken to keep
such water out of streams or other water bodies. |
| Fire and Explosion Hazards |
None |
SECTION IV. REACTIVITY DATA
| Stability |
Stable |
| Conditions to Avoid |
Product is highly soluble, but
does not react with water. |
| Incompatibility |
None know when product remains
dry. Product readily dissolves in water. Solutions are mildly corrosive to steel. Store
solutions in plastic or rubber or 304, 347 or 316 stainless steel. Iron and moisture
should be avoided. Store in a dry area. With exposure to air it will oxidize and turn
whitish. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products |
None at normal production
temperatures and pressures. If dry heated above 600° C toxic sulfur may evolve. |
| Polymerization |
Will not occur. |
SECTION V. HEALTH AND HAZARD INFORMATION
| Swallowing |
Toxic orally in accordance with
FHSLA regulations. Acute oral LD50 (male rats) = 472 mg/kg. |
| Skin |
Non-toxic. Skin irritation index
is zero in accordance with FHSLA regulations. |
| Eyes |
Corrosive in accordance with
FHSLA regulations. Eye irritation score: 24 hours = 41.67; 48 hours = corrosive |
| Inhalation |
Inhalation of dust may cause
irritation to the upper respiration tract. |
| Carcinogenicity |
None as per NTP, OSHA, and IARC. |
This product contains Copper Sulfate subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 13 of the Emergency Planning and
Community-right-to-Know-Act of 1986 (40 CFR 372).
SECTION VI. FIRST AID PROCEDURES
| Swallowing |
Give large amounts of milk or
water. Induce vomiting. Call Poison Control Center or a physician. |
| Skin |
Wash thoroughly with soap and
water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
| Eyes |
Immediately flush eyes with
plenty of water for 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart during irrigation. Call a physician. |
| Inhalation |
Remove person to fresh air and
call a physician. |
| Carcinogenicity |
None |
SECTION VII. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
| Personal Protective Equipment |
Chemical safety goggles. Rubber
gloves and rubber apron may be worn. |
| Ventilation |
TWA = 1 mg/l for Copper Sulfate.
When TWA exceeds this limit in the workplace, provide appropriate ventilation. Wear an
approved respirator for dusts or mists: MSHA/NIOSH approved number prefix TC-21C, or a
NIOSH approved respirator with any R, P or HE filter. |
Alternatively, provide respiratory protection equipment in
accordance with Paragraph 1910.134 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
SECTION VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION
| Aquatic Toxicity |
LC50, 24 hours, Daphnia magna
equals 0.182 mg/l. Rainbow Trout equals 0.17 mg/l. Blue Gill equals 1.5 mg/l. All values
are expressed as Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate. Test water was soft. |
| Spills and Leaks |
Comply with Federal, State and
local regulations on reporting spills. Do not wash away crystals or powder. Recover dry if
possible. If product is in a confined solution, react with soda ash to form an insoluble
Copper Carbonate solid that can be scooped up. |
| Waste Disposal |
Do not reuse container. Comply
with Federal, State and local regulations. Sweep up crystals, powder or insoluble Copper
Carbonate and dispose of in an approved landfill. |
| Environmental Effects |
May be dangerous if it enters the
public water systems. Follow local regulation. Toxic to fish and plants. Fish toxicity
critical concentration is 235 mg/l and plant toxicity is 25 mg/l. |
SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
| Storage |
Store in a dry place. |
| Other Precautions |
None other than those stated in
the MSDS or on the package. |
SECTION XI. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith
and believed to be accurate. However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given.
Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with Federal,
State and local laws.
U.S. REGULATIONS: SARA 313 Information. This product
contain the following substance subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of
Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
COPPER COMPOUND 63.3%.
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed
according to the EPA "Hazard Categories" promulgated under Sections 311 and 312
of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is
considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following category: AN
IMMEDIATE HEALTH HAZARD.
SECTION XII. SHIPPING INFORMATION
DOT Shipping Name: RQ, Environmentally Hazardous Substance,
Solid, N.O.S., (CUPRIC SULFATE), 9, UN3077, PGIII, Marine Pollutant, ERG 171.
SECTION XIII. MSDS PREPARATION INFORMATION
| Prepared by |
Joel L. Goldschmidt, Vice
President |
| Updated |
October 28,
2005 |
Copper Sulfate | Copper Sulfate U.S.P. Grade | MSDS |
