Material Safety Data Sheet
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
Common name : Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate
: Triangle Brand Copper Sulfate/Sulphate, Phelps Dodge Copper Sulfate/Sulphate,
Synonym
Triangle Brand Copper Sulfate/Sulphate Crystal, Triangle Brand Copper Sulfate/Sulphate
Instant Powder, Triangle Brand Copper Sulfate/Sulphate Pentahydrate 鈥? Note: This
product contains essentially no anhydrous material.
: Industrial manufacturing, animal feed, algicide, fungicide, herbicide, pesticide or as a
Material uses
fertilizer.
: Phelps Dodge Corporation, One North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Manufacturer
Tel: (602) 366-8100
Phelps Dodge Refining Corporation, 897 Hawkins Blvd. El Paso, TX 79915
Tel : (915) 778-9881
Phelps Dodge Sierrita, 6200 W. Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley, AZ 85614
Tel : (520) 648-8500
: CHEMTREC, U.S. : (800) 424-9300 International: (703) 527-3887
In case of emergency
Section 2. Hazards identification
: Solid. (Powder, granules or crystal.)
Physical state
: DANGER!
Emergency overview
CAUSES EYE BURNS.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep
container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
: Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
: Corrosive to eyes. Direct contact with the eyes can cause irreversible damage.
Eyes
: Moderately irritating to the skin.
Skin
: Can result in irritation of the upper respiratory tract and in excessive quantities may
Inhalation
cause ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum.
: Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Ingestion
: Carcinogenic effects: Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH.
Potential chronic health
Mutagenic effects: Not available.
effects
Teratogenic effects: Not available.
: Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated
Medical conditions
exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation.
aggravated by over-
exposure
See toxicological information (section 11)
Section 3. Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS number % by weight
United States
Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate 7758-99-8 90 - 100
Copper sulfate, trihydrate 16448-28-5 0 - 10
Canada
Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate 7758-99-8 90 - 100
Copper (II) sulfate trihydrate 16448-28-5 0 - 10
This material is classified hazardous under OSHA regulations in the United States and the WHMIS Controlled Product Regulation in Canada.
The following are present at concentrations below the OSHA and MSHA thresholds for inclusion in the MSDS :
Arsenic at 1 ppm, maximum of 13 ppm.
See sections 8, 11 and 14 for details.
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Section 4. First aid measures
: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
Eye contact
with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes
Skin contact
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if irritation
persists.
: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
Inhalation
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get
Ingestion
medical attention immediately.
: No specific antidote. Medical staff must contact Poison Control Center.
Notes to physician
Section 5. Fire fighting measures
Flammability of the product : Non-flammable.
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Not available.
: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
Special protective
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
equipment for fire-fighters
Section 6. Accidental release measures
: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
Personal precautions
suitable protective equipment.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers.
: If emergency personnel are unavailable, vacuum or carefully scoop up spilled material
Methods for cleaning up
and place in an appropriate container for disposal by incineration. Avoid creating dusty
conditions and prevent wind dispersal.
Section 7. Handling and storage
: Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Keep container closed. Use
Handling
only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling.
: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure controls, personal protection
: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering
Engineering controls
controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If
user operations generate dust, fumes or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal protection
: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used
Eyes
when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to
liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts.
Recommended: Splash goggles or face shield with safety glasses.
: Not required if handled in a ventilated enclosure.
Respiratory
: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved
Hands
standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if
a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.
>8 hour/hours (breakthrough time): Nitrile gloves.
: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on
Skin/Body
the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved
by a specialist before handling this product.
Body: Recommended: Lab coat.
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Personal protection in case : Splash goggles or face shield with safety glasses. Impervious gloves. Full suit. Boots.
Under IDLH conditions, or if exposure levels are unknown, wear NIOSH-approved self-
of a large spill
contained breathing apparatus or equivalent full protective gear.
Product name Exposure limits
United States
Copper compounds OSHA PEL (United States).
TWA: 1 mg/m 3 8 hour/hours. Form: Dusts and mists
ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 1 mg/m 3 8 hour/hours. Form: Dusts and mists
Canada
Copper compounds ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 1 mg/m 3 8 hours. Form: As copper, dusts and mists.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Solid. (Powder, granules or crystal.)
Physical state :
Blue.
Color :
Odorless.
Odor :
2.284 (Water = 1)
Specific gravity :
See solubility in water.
Dispersibility properties :
83.1 g/100 cc water @ 30 掳C
Solubility :
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
: The product is stable.
Stability and reactivity
Incompatibility with various : Reactive with oxidizing materials, acetylene gas, aluminum powder, hydroxylamine,
magnesium, moist air. Contact with magnesium metal can generate dangerous levels of
substances
hydrogen gas.
Hazardous polymerization : Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological information
Ingredient name Test Result Route Species
Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate LD50 300 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 >5050 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
Acute Effects
: Corrosive to eyes. Direct contact with the eyes can cause irreversible damage.
Eyes
: Moderately irritating to the skin.
Skin
: Can result in irritation of the upper respiratory tract and in excessive quantities may
Inhalation
cause ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum.
: Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Ingestion
: Carcinogenic effects: Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH.
Potential chronic health
Mutagenic effects: Not available.
effects
Teratogenic effects: Not available.
Section 12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity data
Ingredient name Species Period Result
Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour/hours 0.18 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour/hours 0.032 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour/hours 0.13 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour/hours 0.892 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour/hours 1.2 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour/hours 1.3 mg/l
: These products are sulfur oxides. Some metallic oxides.
Products of degradation
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Section 13. Disposal considerations
: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Avoid
Waste disposal
dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times
comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation
and any regional local authority requirements.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport information
Classification
TDG/ DOT/ IMDG/ IATA : Proper shipping name Class UN number Packing
group
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS 9 UN3077 III
SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. Marine
pollutant (Copper sulfate pentahydrate)
: 171
NAERG
Label
UN/Other regulations DOT
9 9
Additional information
DOT TDG
Marine pollutant Marine pollutant
Marine pollutant (P) Marine pollutant (P)
Section 15. Regulatory information
United States
: Corrosive material
HCS Classification
: TSCA : All components listed.
U.S. Federal regulations
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Copper (II)
sulfate pentahydrate: Immediate (acute) health hazard, Delayed (chronic) health hazard
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate; Arsenic
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
: Pennsylvania RTK: Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate: (environmental hazard, generic
State regulations
environmental hazard); Arsenic: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: Arsenic
New Jersey: Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate; Arsenic
WARNING: This product contains chemical/chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer.
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Ingredient name Cancer Reproductive No significant risk Maximum acceptable dosage
level level
Arsenic Yes. No. 0.06 碌g/day No.
(inhalation)
Canada
: Class E: Corrosive material
WHMIS (Canada)
DSL : All components listed.
International regulations
: All components listed are listed on major international inventories or exempted from
International lists
being listed in Australia (AICS), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS), Korea (TCCL), Japan
(METI/MOL), Philippines (RA6969).
Section 16. Other information
: CAUSES EYE BURNS.
Label requirements
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
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Hazardous Material : Health
Information System (U.S.A.)
0
Fire hazard
0
Reactivity
C
Personal protection
National Fire Protection :
Flammability
0
Association (U.S.A.)
3 0
Health Instability
Special
: ANSI Z400.1, MSDS Standard, 2004. - Manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet. -
References
29CFR Part1910.1200 OSHA MSDS Requirements. - 49CFR Table List of Hazardous
Materials, UN#, Proper Shipping Names, PG. - Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 122, No. 2.
Registration SOR/88-64, 31 December 1987. Hazardous Products Act "Ingredient
Disclosure List" - Canadian Transport of Dangerous Goods, Regulations and Schedules,
Clear Language version 2005. - Official Mexican Standards NOM-018-STPS-2000 and
NOM-004-SCT2-1994.
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Notice to reader
This information is based on available scientific evidence known to Phelps Dodge Corporation. The information
contained in the MSDS is being disclosed as required pursuant to applicable law. However, Phelps Dodge does
not guarantee this document's accuracy or completeness, and assumes no liability whatsoever for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein. Health and safety precautions in this data sheet may not be
adequate for all individuals and/or situations. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee
that these are the only hazards that exist. It is the user's obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to
comply with all applicable laws and regulations. This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or
implicit.
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