MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 09/05/00
COPPER SULFATE, 5 % Replaces: None
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY Printed: 01/06/00
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Copper Sulfate, 5 %
Product Code(s): 20-2500, 20-2501
Size: 30 ml
Chemical Name: Does not apply--product is a mixture
CAS Number: See individual elements below.
Formula: See section 2
Synonyms: None Known
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principle Hazardous Components: Copper Sulfate (CAS# 7758-98-7) 5%
TLV and PEL units: Copper Sulfate: ACGIH-TLV 1 mg(Cu)/m3 (TWA)
OSHA-PEL 1 mg(Cu)/m3 (TWA)
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering eyelids
occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical attention
if irritation persists.
Ingestion - If swallowed, if conscious, give plenty of water and induce vomiting
immediately as directed by medical personnel. Immediately call a physician
or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult; give
artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep person warm, quiet,
and get medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point (Method Used): No information available
NFPA Rating: Health: 1
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
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Extinguisher Media:
Use media suitable to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: Not flammable
Autoignition Temperature: None
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH-approved self-
contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: No information available
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Ventilate area of spill. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Remove all non-
essential personnel from area. Clean-up personnel should wear proper
protective equipment and clothing. Absorb material with suitable absorbant
and containerize for disposal.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Store in a tightly closed
container when not in use. Avoid prolonged inhalation of vapors. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Other Precautions: Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally.
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type):
A NIOSH/MSHA chemical cartridge respirator should be worn if PEL or TLV is
exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Preferred
Mechanical(General): Acceptable
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash-proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab coat, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: No information available
Melting Point: No information available
Boiling Point: No information available
Vapor Pressure: No information available
Vapor Density(Air=1): No information available
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): No information available
Percent Volatile by Volume: 80%
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): No information available
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COPPER SULFATE, 5 % Replaces: None
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY Printed: 01/06/00
Solubility in Water: Complete, product is an aqueous solution
Appearance and Odor: Blue, odorless liquid.
10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme temperatures
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizers, Mg.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICITY DATA
Toxicity Data:
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: Copper Sulfate: Mutation data cited. Reproductive effects data
cited. Tumorigenic data cited. Not listed as causing cancer by IARC, NTP
or OSHA.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: No information available
Target Organs: No information available
Primary Route(s) of Entry: No information available
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: None
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State
and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s. (contains copper sulfate), 9,
UN3082, III Label(s) required: CLASS 9
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute
SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs. 261.33
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Copper Sulfate, No No Copper compounds 10 No
20%
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COPPER SULFATE, 5 % Replaces: None
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY Printed: 01/06/00
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a
compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us. Carolina
Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of
this information to a particular application of the substance covered in the
Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must carefully assess the applicability
of any information contained herein in regards to the particular use to which the
employer puts the material.
Glossary
ACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number..Chemical Services Abstract Number
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
N/A.........Not Available
NTP.........National Toxicology Program
OSHA........Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL.........Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm.........parts per million
RCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV.........Threshold Limit Value
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act
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