FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- COPPER SULPHATE  -- 6665-00F030415
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COPPER SULPHATE
MSDS Date:03/23/1989
FSC:6665
NIIN:00F030415
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
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:COPPER SULFATE, BASIC
CAS:7758-98-7
RTECS #:GL8800000
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/CUM (CU)
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES, SKIN
    IRRITANT. CAN BE CONSIDERED TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CONGESTION & BREATHING DIFFICULTY.
    SKIN: IRRITATION, ITCHING, &/OR RASH. EYES: IRRITATION &
    INFLAMMATION. INGESTION: STOMACH PAIN, NAUSEA, AND VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/HISTORY OF CHRONIC
    RESPIRATORY, SKIN, &/OR WILSON'S DISEASE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/CLEAN WATER.
    SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    INGESTION:INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR STANDARD
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    DON'T SCATTER SPILLED MATERIAL. DIKE FIRE CONTROL WATER FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID REPEATED/PROLONGED CONTACT.
Other Precautions:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.

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

Respiratory Protection:AS REQUIRED
Ventilation:REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF/DUST RESISTANT GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1202F/650C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:392F/200C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:1202F
Spec Gravity:3.6
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAYISH WHITE TO GREENISH WHITE. RHOMBIC CRYSTALS
    (USUALLY BLUISH IN COLOR)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROXYLAMINE/MAGNESIUM/SODIUM HYPOBROMITE
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF SULPHUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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