MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision:              January 20, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              3 – High                       Fire                  2 – Moderate               Reactivity         1 – Slight                      Other               0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC              800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:       COPPER SULFATE CRYSTAL

FORMULA:    CuSO₄ 5 H₂O              M.W. = 249.69

SYNONYMS: Blue Vitrol, Bluestone, Cupric Sulfate

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate                7758-99-8       99.0%              1.0 mg/m³                     YES

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Transparent blue crystals                 Boiling Point (^oF):                     -5H_xO @ 302 ^oF

Odor:                     Odorless                                        Melting Point (^oF):                    -4H_xO @ 230 ^oF

pH:                         3-4                                                 Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       2.284

Water solubility:            20g/100g @ 70 ^oF                   Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: ND

Vapor Density (air=1):              NA                  Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           NA

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                NA

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               N/A                 Explosive Limits: Lower            None    Upper              None   

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

Extinguishing Media:                 Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol resistant foam.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                   None known.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X  Unstable:               Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:           X

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 None known.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   None known.

 

Decomposition Products:          Cupric Oxide and Sulfur Dioxide above 1112 ^oF.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Mild eye irritant. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Avoid breathing dust. Dust may cause irritation of the mucous membranes. Remove to fresh air.

 

INGESTION:              May cause severe gastronomical tract irritation. Give conscious victim 2-3 glasses of milk or water. Induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Do no allow access into waterways. This material is toxic to marine organisms. Collect excess material. Send contaminated material to a hazardous waste facility

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse thoroughly with water. Replace and firmly tighten closures. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau      Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Environmentally Hazardous, Substances, Solid, N.O.S., (Cupric                                                                        Sulfate), 9, UN3077 PG III RQ = 10 LBS

 

LABEL REQUIRED                            Nine

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established