MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET KELCAL POWDER 60
PRODUCT CODE NUMBER(S): 4433-8, 4434-8
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Selenium - acids, oxidizers, carbides, alkali metals, halogen
compounds
Chemical Name and Synonyms: Kelcal powder 60, with
K2SO4 - strong oxidizing agents
and without pumice
Reactivity: Avoid excessive heat, generation of dust, all in-
.
Chemical Family: Mixture
compatible materials.
Chemical Formula: K2SO4, CuSO4, Se
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Copper fumes,
Product Use: Kjeldahl reagent
copper and sulphur oxides
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name and Address:
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Caledon Laboratories Ltd.
40 Armstrong Avenue
Flammability: Not combustible
Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4R9
Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for sur-
Telephone No: (905) 877-0101
rounding fire. Fight fire from up wind, from a safe distance.
Fax No: (905) 877-6666 Firefighters must wear protective equipment and clothing
sufficient to prevent inhalation of dust or fumes and contact
Emergency Telephone No: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666
with skin and eyes.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIALS Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Ingredients % TLV Units CAS No.
Upper Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
K2SO4 ~95 Not established 7778-80-5 Lower Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
0.2 mg/m3
Selenium <1 10214-40-1 Hazardous Combustion Products: Copper fumes, sul-
phur and copper oxides
1 mg/m3
CuSO4 <5 7758-98-7
Sensitivity to Impact: None identified
(as Cu)
Sensitivity to Static discharge: None identified
May contain:
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND HEALTH DATA
Pumice <1 Not Not availble
established
Toxicological Data:
PHYSICAL DATA LD50: CuSO4 (oral, rat) 960 mg/kg;
Se (oral, rat) 6.7 g/kg; K2SO4 (oral, rat) 6.6 g/kg
Physical State: Solid
LC50: Not available
Odour and Appearance: White and blue granules in pow-
der or tablets, odourless
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product:
Odour Threshold (ppm): Not available
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): Not applicable Inhaled: Copper sulphate is irritating to mucous mem-
Vapour Density (Air = 1): Not applicable branes and upper respiratory tract. Severe overexposure
can cause ulceration of nasal septum, probably due to
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
traces of sulphuric acid impurities.
Boiling Point (degrees C): Not available
In contact with skin: May cause skin irritation.
Melting Point (degrees C): 1072掳C
In contact with eyes: Particles of copper sulphate can
pH: Not available cause inflammation, tissue destruction and corneal opacity.
Specific Gravity: 2.66 Ingested: Toxic. Copper sulphate may cause metallic taste
in mouth, burning sensation in the throat, and repeated
Coefficient of Water/Oil distribution: Not available
vomiting. More severe exposures may cause ulceration of
SHIPPING DESCRIPTION the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea.
UN: Not regulated Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product:
T.D.G. Class: Not regulated
Prolonged or repeated contact with potassium sulphate may
Pkg. Group: Not regulated cause skin irritation or eye damage, and may aggravate kid-
ney disorders. Prolonged or repeated contact with copper
REACTIVITY DATA compounds may cause skin irritation, contact dermatitis.
Prolonged inhalation can cause lung damage. Chronic cop-
Chemical Stability: Stable
per poisoning is typified by hepatic cirrhosis, copper depos-
Incompatibility with other substances: CuSO4 -
its in the cornea, brain damage and kidney damage,
hydroxylamine, powdered metals, magnesium, water.
hemolytic anemia. Occupational exposure to selenium has
MSDS KELCAL POWDER 60
CODE: 4433-8, 4434-8
caused pallor, nervousness, depression, garlic odour of Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen and get
medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
breath and sweat, gastrointestinal disturbances and dermati-
Ingestion: If the person is alert, and not convulsing, give 2
tis. Experiments with animals have produced liver damage.
to 4 glasses of water to drink immediately. After the water
Carcinogenicity: None of the components is listed as car-
has been swallowed encourage vomiting (under medical su-
cinogenic, although selenium, in large doses, has caused
pervision) by touching the back of throat with finger or by
tumors in animal testing.
administering syrup of ipecac. Get medical attention imme-
Teratogenicity: Selenium is fetotoxic in animal testing
diately.
Reproductive Effects: Reproductive effects cited for sele-
nium and copper in animal testing. REFERENCES USED
Mutagenicity: Selenium is a weak mutagen in Ames test.
CCINFO disc: Cheminfo
Synergistic Products: None known
Budavari: The Merck Index, 12th ed., 1997
PREVENTIVE MEASURES Sax, Lewis: Hawley鈥檚 Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th
ed., 1987
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation recom-
Sax: Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 5th ed.,
mended.
1979
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask. NIOSH approved re-
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spiratory equipment sufficient to prevent inhalation of fumes
or dusts. For high or unknown concentrations, as in fire or
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
spill conditions, NIOSH approved positive-pressure, full
face-piece self-contained breathing apparatus.
Date Issued: November 30, 1991
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles
Revision: February 2008
Skin Protection: Neoprene gloves. Other protective
MSDS: 4433-8, 4434-8
body-covering clothing sufficient to prevent contact.
Proposed WHMIS Designation: D2B (CuSO4)
Other Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shower
and eye-wash fountain in work area.
Leak and Spill Procedure: Ventilate area. Cleanup per- Prepared by: Caledon Laboratories Ltd. (905) 877-0101
sonnel must be thoroughly trained in the hazards of this Caledon Laboratories Ltd. believes the information contained
material and must wear protective equipment and clothing herein is reliable and accurate. Caledon makes no warranty
sufficient to prevent inhalation of dust or fumes, and contact with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reli-
with skin and eyes. Mix with sand or inert absorbent, collect
ance thereon. Such information is solely for your consider-
in a manner that does not raise dust, and transfer carefully
ation, investigation, and verification.
into labelled, covered container(s) for removal by disposal
company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and
detergent.
Waste Disposal: Follow all federal, provincial and local
regulations for disposal.
Handling Procedures and Equipment: TOXIC. Workers
using this chemical must be thoroughly trained in its hazards
and its safe use, and must wear appropriate protective
equipment and clothing. Avoid all contact and inhalation of
dust or fumes. Use the smallest possible amount for the
purpose, in designated areas with adequate ventilation.
Keep work area clean and free of extraneous materials.
Maintain good housekeeping procedures to avoid accumula-
tion of dust. Keep containers closed when not in use and
when empty.
Storage Requirements: Store in suitable, labelled contain-
ers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight.
Keep containers tightly closed when not in use and when
empty. Protect from damage. Store away from incompatible
materials.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Specific Measures:
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with gently running water,
holding eyelids open while flushing, for five to ten (5-10)
minutes, or until no trace of chemical remains. If irritation
persists, obtain medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Brush or wipe off dry
material. Flush affected areas with soap and running water
for for five to ten (5-10) minutes, or until no trace of chemi-
cal remains. If irritation persists, or if exposure was
extensive, obtain medical attention.
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