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Section 1
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET # 19
R-D Root Destroyer
Hercules Chemical Company Inc.
Date Prepared: 1/31/1990 Last Reviewed: 11/12/2004
111 South Street
Passaic NJ 07055
Meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
Phone (800) 221-9330
Fax (800) 333-3456
Section 2 - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity;
Upper Bound
Common Name(s), CAS Numbers) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits Limit if SARA
Reportable
98%
Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate (7758-99-8) 1.0mg/M鲁 1.0mg/M鲁(Dust/Mist) N/A
HMIS Hazard Rating: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: E
Section 3 - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point (掳F): Specific Gravity Vapor Density Vapor Pressure
(H2O = 1): (Air = 1): (mm Hg):
N/A 2.284 N/A N/A
Solubility in Water:
Evaporation Rate:
Melting Point (掳 F):
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
N/A N/A Dissolves in water (24.2qm/100gm at 30掳 C)
Appearance And Color: Odor:
Blue granular crystals. No odor
Section 4 - Fire And Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: Flammable Limits: LEL: UEL:
N/A
Non-flammable
Extinguishing Media: Does not burn or support combustion.
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Use extinguishing media as appropriate for surrounding fire. Use CO2, dry chemical, or water. Avoid direct water
stream on molten material, splattering may occur.
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards:
Heated above 110掳 C will melt and flow. Sealed containers may rupture when heated due to release of water from
crystals. Material is acidic when dissolved in water. Contact with magnesium metal may evolve hydrogen gas.
Anhydrous cupric sulfate formed on water loss (white color). Anhydrous salt will ignite hydroxylamine if present. At
temperature greater than 600掳 C decomposes to cupric oxide and sulfur dioxide.
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Section 5 - Reactivity Data
Stability: Conditions To Avoid:
Stable High heat and reducing agents
Incompatibility Contact with magnesium metal may generate dangerous level of hydrogen gas.
(Materials To Avoid):
Hazardous Decomposition: Above 600掳 C S02 may evolve; none at normal process temperature and pressure.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Section 6 - Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation Skin Ingestion
YES/Primary YES/Primary YES/Secondary
Health Hazards:
May cause nose irritation. Chronic hazard is very rare except in individuals with Wilson's Disease.
Carcinogenicity: NTP IARC OSHA Regulated
NO NO NO
Signs And Symptoms of Exposure:
Localized skin discoloration, itching, eye irritation, ulceration of nasal septum may occur. Repeated or prolonged skin
contact may cause dermatitis.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure:
Wilson's Disease (Individual absorbs, retains and stores copper excessively).
Emergency And First Aid Procedures:
Treat most urgent symptoms first. Cessation of breathing, eye injury, skin contact, shock. In all cases seek medical
attention. INHALATION: Move to fresh air, administer CPR if required. EYES: Flush with large amounts of water at
least 15 minutes. Hold lids open during flushing. SKIN: Flush with large amounts of water at least 15 minutes.
Remove contaminated clothing. INGESTION: May cause severe GI tract irritation. Give conscious victim 2-3
glasses of milk and water to drink. Induce vomiting in conscious person. Get medical attention.
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Section 7 - Precautions For Safe Handling And Use:
Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released Or Spilled:
Sweep up crystals or powder, vacuum is preferred. Prevent accidental entry of solution into streams and other
bodies of water.
Waste Disposal Method:
For disposal of large quantities of waste, consult appropriate federal, state and local officials.
Precautions To Be Taken In Handling And Storing:
Store in closed containers in cool, dry and well ventilated area away from heat sources and reducing agents. Use
good housekeeping practice to prevent dust accumulation.
Other Precautions:
Avoid breathing dust or solution mist.
Section 8 - Control Measures:
Respiratory Protection:
Where the possibility of dust exists, use NIOSH/MSHA approved dust mask.
Special N/A
Ventilation: Local Exhaust Adequate
N/A
Mechanical Other:
N/A
Rubber
Gloves:
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles where splashing possible.
Other Protective
None
Clothing:
Work/Hygienic Practices Use good personal hygiene. Wash hands before eating. Avoid inhalation or ingestion.
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