Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Cupric Sulfate, monohydrate
Common Name/
Trade Name
Manufacturer
Commercial Name(s)
Synonym
Chemical Name
Chemical Family
Cupric Sulfate, monohydrate
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not applicable.
Flash Points Not applicable.
Flammable Limits Not applicable.
Products of Combustion Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Not applicable.
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media Not applicable.
and Instructions
Special Remarks on When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes.
Fire Hazards Solutions are acidic and can react with magnesium to evolve flammable hydrogen gas
Special Remarks on Explosion Nitromethanes and copper salts spontaneously form explosive materials
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Be careful that the product is not
present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Cupric Sulfate, monohydrate
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Precautions Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear
suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as metals, alkalis.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
a Large Spill to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits TWA: 1 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Inhalation
TWA: 0.1 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Inhalation
TWA: 1 (mg/m3) from NIOSH Inhalation
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Powdered solid) Odor Not available.
Taste Not available.
177.62 g/mole
Molecular Weight
Color Off-white.
pH (1% soln/water) Not available.
Not available.
Boiling Point
Melting Point Not available.
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Specific Gravity Not available.
Vapor Pressure Not applicable.
Vapor Density Not available.
Volatility Not available.
Odor Threshold Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Dispersion Properties See solubility in water.
Solubility Soluble in cold water, hot water.
Cupric Sulfate, monohydrate
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Instability Temperature Not available.
Excess heat (high temperatures), incompatible materials, exposure to air
Conditions of Instability
Reactive with metals, alkalis.
Incompatibility with various
substances
Corrosivity Highly corrosive in presence of steel.
Special Remarks on Solutions of hyprobromite are decomposed by powerful catalytic action of cupric ions, even as impurities.
Reactivity Incompatible with finely powdered metals, hydroxylamine, magnesium, acetylene, Sodium Hypobromite, and
nitromethane. May react with acetylene to form dangerous acetylides.
Can be corrosive to most ferrous based metals.
Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed.
Corrosive to finely powdered metals.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity Very corrosive to plain steel
Polymerization Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver.
Other Toxic Effects on Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on May affect genetic material based on animal data.
Chronic Effects on Humans May cause adverse reproductive effects and birth defects (teratogenic) based on animal test data.
May cause cancer based on animal test data
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin burns. It may cause and itching allergic eczema.
Eyes: Causes eye irritation. May cause eye burns. It may cause conjunctivitis, corneal discoloration, ulceration
and turbidity of the cornea.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract (nose, throat, lung) irritation with coughing and wheezing. May cause
ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum if inhaled in excessive quantities. Burning copper sulfate may result
in irritating and poisonous gases which may irritate the respiratory tract and lungs, and may cause fume metal
fever which is characterized by flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
metallic taste, burning sensation in the stomach or epigastrum, abdominal pain, and possible gastrointestinal
tract bleeding. May affect metabolism(metabolic acidosis), liver (liver damage, jaundice), blood (Methemoglobin,
hemalytic anemia), urinary system (kidney damage, hematuria, hemoglobinuria, albuminuria), behavior/nervous
systems (somnolence, tremor, psychosis, muscle weakness, coma), cardiovascular system (lowering of blood
pressure, dysthrythmia). Oral mucosa, vomitus, stools, and saliva may be stained blue or green following
ingestion. Aspiration pneumonia may develop following emesis and CNS depression.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Skin: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause thickening of the skin.
Cupric Sulfate, monohydrate
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 0.1 ppm 48 hours [Goldfish]. 0.1 mg/l 96 hours [Rainbow Trout]. 2.5 mg/l 96
hours [Rainbow Trout].
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the Products The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
of Biodegradation
If released to soil, copper sulfate may leach to groundwater, be partly oxidized, or bind to humic materials, clay, or
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation hydrous of iron and manganese. In water, it will bind to carbonates as well as humic materials, clay and hydrous
oxides of iron and manganese. Copper is accumulated by plants and animals, but it does not appear to
biomagnify from plants to animals. This lack of biomagnification appears common with heavy metals. In air,
copper aerosols (in general) have a residence time of 2 to 10 days in an unpolluted atmosphere and 0.1 to >4 in a
polluted, urban areas.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Copper dusts or mist or copper compounds may be disposed of in Group III sealed containers in a secure sanitary landfill. Copper containing
Waste Disposal
soluble wastes can be concentrated through the use of ion exchange, reverse osmosis, or evaporators to the point where copper can be
electrolytically removed and sent to a reclaiming firm. If recovery is not feasible, the copper can be precipitated through the use of caustics and
the sludge depositied in a chemical waste landfill. Be sure to consult with authorities (waste regulators). Waste must be disposed of in
accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification CLASS 9: Miscellaneous hazardous material.
: Environmentally hazardous substance, n.o.s. (Cupric Sulfate) UNNA: 3077 PG: III
Identification
Special Provisions for additional markings "Marine Pollutant" - required for bulk shipments. The words "Marine Pollutant" must be
Transport entered on the shipping paper in association iwth the basic DOT description for bulk shipments.
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Federal and State SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Copper compounds
CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Cupric Sulfate, monohydrate: 10 lbs. (4.536 kg)
Regulations
California California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
Proposition 65 to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
WHMIS (Canada) CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC) R22- Harmful if swallowed. S22- Do not breathe dust.
R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. S60- This material and its container must be
R50/53- Very toxic to aquatic disposed of as hazardous waste.
organisms, may cause long-term S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
adverse effects in the aquatic special instructions/Safety data sheets.
environment.
Cupric Sulfate, monohydrate
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection
0 Flammability
0 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
2 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
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WHMIS (Canada)
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DSCL (Europe)
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TDG (Canada)
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ADR (Europe)
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Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
Splash goggles.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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