FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- C495-500/COPPER SULFATE ANHYDROUS 05670  -- 6810-00F055127
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:C495-500/COPPER SULFATE ANHYDROUS 05670
MSDS Date:01/16/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F055127
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:COPPER SULFATE, BASIC
CAS:7758-98-7
RTECS #:GL8800000
Fraction by Wt: >97%
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/CUM (CU)
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(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:EYES: IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVITIS,
    ULCERATION, CORNEAL ABNORMALITIES & DEATH. SKIN: IRRITATION &
    BURNING. INGESTION: GI IRRITATION, LIVER DAMAGE & DEATH.
    INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, ULCER ATION & PERFORATION
    OF THE NASAL SEPTUM. COPPER MAY DAMAGE LIVER, KIDNEYS, BRAIN,
    BLOOD, BONES & ENDOCRINE GLANDS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INFLAMMATION, IRRITATION, HYPOTENSION,
    JAUNDICE, COMA, BURNS, PAIN, ITCHING, REDNESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIARRHEA.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS &
    ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK/WATER. INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING 1
    TSP OF SYRUP O F IPECAC. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. NOTES TO PHYS: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY &
    SUPPORTIVELY. PENICILLAMINE MAY BE OF VALUE AS A CHELATING AGENT.
    (SEE SUPP)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL/CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA IN PRESSURE DEMAND MSHA/NIOSH
    APPROVED/EQUIVALENT & FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-COMBUSTIBLE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR A SCBA & APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTION.
    SWEEP UP, THEN PLACE INTO A SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL. AVOID GENERATING DUSTY CONDITIONS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY , WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:DON'T INGEST/INHALE. DON'T GET ON SKIN/EYES. MINIMIZE
    DUST GENERATION & ACCUMULATION.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN NECESSARY.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS BELOW
    EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID CONT'D: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:176F
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:3.6
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID BLUE CRYSTALS/POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, HYDROXYLAMINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, COPPER FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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