FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO, CHEMICAL MFG DIV. -- CUPRIC SULFATE,ANHYDROUS -- 6810-00-270-3224 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPRIC SULFATE,ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:12/04/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-270-3224
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO, CHEMICAL MFG DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100(800-424-9300 CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CUPRIC SULFATE,ANHYDROUS,(SARA III)
CAS:7758-98-7
RTECS #:GL8800000
Fraction by Wt: >97%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1 MG CU/M3,DUST/MIST
ACGIH TLV:1 MG CU/M3,DUST/MIST
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50=300MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
    EYES AND SKIN. INHALATION OF DUST MAY IRRITATE THE UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION MAY CAUSE VOMITING, DIARRHEA AND PAIN.
    CHRONIC: OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DERM ITITUS, DISCOLORATION OF THE
    CORNEA, NASAL ULCERATION, LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE WITH SEVERE ANEMA
    AND DEATH.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION AND DISCOLORATION OF THE
    CORNEA. INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND
    SEVERE CONGESTION OF THE NASAL MUCOSA AND ULCERATION. SKIN:
    IRRITATION, ECZEMATOID LESION AND BL UE DISCOLORATION OF THE GUMS
    AND TONGUE.INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, GASTRIC PAIN, DIARRHEA WITH
    BLOODY STOOLS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF CHRONIC
    RESPIRATORY OR SKIN DISEASE OR WILSON'S DISEASE ARE AT INCREASED
    RISK FROM EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER OR NORMAL SALINE
    SOLUTION. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATON: REMOVE PAT IENT TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR IF NOT BREATHING.
    TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: HAVE
    PATIENT DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR MILK AND INDUCE VOMITING.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
    REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, WATER FOG OR
    REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF YOU CAN
    WITHOUT RISK. DO NOT SCATTER SPILLED MATERIAL WITH HIGH-PRESSURE
    WATER STREAMS. DIKE FIRE-CONTROL WATER FOR DISPOSAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES AT 1202F. NEGLIGIBLE FIRE
    HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN
    CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH SPILLED
    MATERIAL INTO SEWER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY. REPORTABLE
    QUANTITY (RQ) IS 10 POUNDS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY, VENTILATED AREA
    AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME.
Other Precautions:AVOID RAISING DUST. AVOID BREATHING DUST. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:DEPENDING ON THE DUST CONCENTRATION, WEAR A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED MASK OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
    A FULL FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSED
    VENTILATION THAT MEETS PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF OR DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS)
    CLOTHING. HAVE EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING
    OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE TO THE PHYSICIAN: GIVE CALCIUM  DISODIUM EDETATE 15-25 MG/KG IN
    250-500 ML OF 5% DEXTROSE IV OVER A 1 TO 2 HOUR PERIOD TWICE DAILY,
    NOT TO EXCEED 50 MG/KG/DAY. THE DRUG SHOULD BE GIVEN IN 5-DAY C
    OURSES WITH A REST PERIOD OF 2 DAYS BETWEEN COURSES. SUBSEQUENT
    COURSES SHOULD NOT EXCEED 50 MG/KG/DAY.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:392F,200C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:1202F,650C
Spec Gravity:3.6
Solubility in Water:14.3% @ 32F
Appearance and Odor:GRAYISH-WHITE TO GREENISH-WHITE RHOMBIC CRYSTALS.
    ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROXYLAMINE, MAGNESIUM, AND SODIUM HYPOBROMITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY.
    AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS, OR
    OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS. IF RELEASE OF THIS MATERIAL IS REPORTABLE UNDER CERCLA
    SECTION 103, THE NATIONAL RES PONSE CENTER MUST BE NOTIFIED AT
    800-424-8802.

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