MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


Print date: 27-Apr-2005
ELECTROPURE COPPER SULFATE SOL
Revision Number: 1
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product code:
2200364-0055-4-000
Product name:
ELECTROPURE COPPER SULFATE SOL
Synonyms:
No information available
Chemical characterisation:
Aqueous solution of inorganic acid salt.



Emergency telephone number


SPILLS AND TRANSPORT
CHEMTREC:
800-424-9300
CANUTEC:
613-996-6666


TRANSPORT MEDICAL
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POISON CONTROL CENTER: 303-623-5716

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION


This material is considered to be hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
This material is a controlled product under WHMIS.

Potential health & environmental effects


Properties affecting health:
Causes irritation.


Principle routes of exposure: Eyes. Skin. Respiratory system. Gastrointestinal tract.


Skin contact:
Irritating to skin. Repeated contact may cause dermatitis.


Eye contact:
Severe eye irritation. May cause burns. May cause damage.


Inhalation:
May cause irritation of respiratory tract.


Ingestion:
Causes irritation of the mouth, throat, and stomach. Harmful if swallowed..


Potential environmental
effects:
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS (BY WEIGHT PERCENT)

Components
CAS-No
Weight %
Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate (1:1:5)
7758-99-8
20 - 30
Sulfuric acid
7664-93-9
0.1 - 1.0


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SULFATE SOL
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice:
Consult a physician

Skin contact:
Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Inhalation:
Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Eye contact:
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

Ingestion:
Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Do not induce vomiting without medical
advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Notes to physician:
Treat symptomatically.

Protection of first-aiders:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media:
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding
environment.

Extinguishing media which must not
be used for safety reasons:
No information available

Special protective equipment for
firefighters:
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA / NIOSH
(approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

Specific hazards:
In the event of fire, the following can be released, copper oxides, sulfur oxides.

Unusual hazards:
May react with magnesium to evolve flammable hydrogen gas.

Specific methods:
In the event of fire, cool tanks with water spray

Flash Point:
Not determined.
Flash point test method:
Not applicable.
Autoignition temperature:
Not applicable.

Flammability Limits in Air:

- Lower:
Not applicable.

- Upper:
Not applicable.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions:
Isolate area and deny entry to unauthorized and/or unprotected personnel. See Section 8 for
complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) recommendations.

Environmental precautions:
Do not release into the environment or public sewage without consulting local authorities and
obtaining all applicable permits and notification requirements.

Methods for containment:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods for cleaning up:
Spills should be cleaned up immediately to prevent dispersion of airborne mists and dusts. For
a spill involving a solid material, clean up promptly by scoop or vacuum. Avoid dust formation.
Use approved industrial vacuum cleaner for removal. Keep in suitable, closed containers for
disposal. Dike spilled liquid material with suitable inert absorbent (ex: sand, soil, vermiculite)
and place in a clean dry container for later recycle or disposal. Flush with water. Clean
contaminated surface thoroughly. Dispose of in accordance with all local, state, provincial, and
federal regulations.



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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Technical measures/precautions:
Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.


Safe handling advice:
Do not contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe vapors or
spray mist. Do not ingest.

Storage

Technical measures/storage conditions:
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated
place. May be corrosive to steel; do not store in steel containers.
Do not freeze.


Incompatible products:
Magnesium. Reducing agents. Strong bases. Cyanides. Sulfides.


Shelf Life (days):
Not determined

Storage Temperature

Do not store below: 45 °F / 7 °C

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures to reduce exposure:
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

Personal Protective Equipment

Respiratory protection:
Use NIOSH approved respiratory equipment when airborne concentrations are equal to or may
exceed exposure limits. For emergency or other conditions where exposure levels are not
known or may be uncontrolled, use a positive pressure air-supplied or self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA).


Hand protection:
Consult glove manufacturer to determine the most suitable chemical resistant glove for user's
application. Consideration must be given to durability and permeation resistance.


Skin and body protection:
Chemical resistant apron. Long sleeved clothing. Boots.


Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles. Face-shield. An emergency eye wash must be readily accessible
to the work area.


Hygiene measures:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before
breaks and immediately after handling the product. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.



Components
TWA
STEL
Ceilings
TWA
STEL
Ceilings
TWA
STEL
Ceilings
Copper (II) sulfate
pentahydrate (1:1:5)
7758-99-8
1 mg/m³
1 mg/m³
1 mg/m³
Sulfuric acid
7664-93-9
0.2 mg/m³
3 mg/m³
1 mg/m³
1 mg/m³

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES



ACGIH
OSHA
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Exposure limits
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Explosion limits:

- Upper: Not applicable.

- Lower: Not applicable.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Materials to avoid:
Magnesium. Reducing agents. Strong bases. Cyanides. Sulfides.

Conditions to avoid:
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Extremes of temperature
and direct sunlight. Do not store in steel containers. Do not freeze. Incompatible products.

Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition can lead to the release of irritating gases and vapors which may
include (but are not limited to), copper oxides, sulfur oxides.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: None under normal processing. May react with magnesium to evolve flammable hydrogen gas.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity

Component Information
Components
LD50/oral/rat
LC50/inhalation/8h/rat
LD50/dermal/rabbit
Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate (1:1:5) - 7758-99-8
300 mg/kg
No information available
No information available
Sulfuric acid - 7664-93-9
2140 mg/kg
510 mg/m³
No information available

Product Information

LC50/inhalation/4h/rat = No information available

LD50/dermal/rabbit = No information available

LD50/oral/rat = No information available

Local effects

Skin irritation:
Irritating to skin. Repeated contact may cause dermatitis. May cause localized skin
discoloration.


Eye irritation:
Severe eye irritation. May cause burns. May cause damage.


Inhalation:
May cause irritation of respiratory tract.


Ingestion:
Ingestion causes irritation to the mouth, throat, and stomach. May be harmful if swallowed.
May cause kidney and/or liver damage.

Specific effects

Carcinogenic effects:
The IARC has classified "Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid" as a Category 1
carcinogen, a substance that is "carcinogenic to humans". This classification is for strong
inorganic acid mists only and does not apply to sulfuric acid or sulfuric acid solutions.


Specific gravity:
VOC content(%):
Not applicable.
1.160 - 1.185
Solubility in water:
Complete
Color:
Solubility in other solvents:
No information available
pH:
1.0 - 3.5
Blue
Boiling point:
Not applicable.
Flash Point:
Not determined.
Liquid
Flash point test method:
Not applicable.
Autoignition temperature:
Not applicable.
Melting point:
35 °F 2 °C
Decomposition temperature: Not applicable.
Odor:
Evaporation rate:
Not applicable.
None
Vapor density:
Not applicable.
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Physical state:
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Vapor pressure:
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Not applicable.
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Mutagenic effects:
No information available


Reproductive toxicity:
No information available


Target organ effects:
Kidneys. Liver. Skin.

Carcinogens

Components
NTP:
IARC:
OSHA
ACGIH
Sulfuric acid
1
Present

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Hazards


Ecotoxicity effects:
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.


Aquatic toxicity:
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.


Mobility:
This product is soluble in water.


Bioaccumulative potential:
Not determined.

Components
Freshwater Algae
Freshwater Fish Species
Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate (1:1:5) -
7758-99-8
96 h LC50 (goldfish) = 0.1 mg/L
96 h LC50 (harlequin fish) = 0.1 mg/L
96 h LC50 (rainbow trout) = 0.1 mg/L

Components
Microtoxicity
Water Flea
Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate (1:1:5)
7758-99-8
30 min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum < 0.25 mg/L
15 min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum = 0.25 mg/L
5 min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum = 1.3 mg/L
48 h EC50 = 0.24 mg/L

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste from residues / unused products: Dispose of in accordance with federal, provincial, state, and local regulations

Contaminated packaging:
Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery or waste disposal


14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT

Proper shipping name:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.

Hazard Class:
9

UN-No:
UN3082

Packing group:
III

ERG No:
171

Description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., ( COPPER SULFATE ) ,
9, UN3082, PGIII, MARINE POLLUTANT, RQ

TDG (Canada)

Proper shipping name:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.( COPPER SULFATE )

Hazard Class:
9

UN-No:
UN3082

Packing group:
III

Description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., ( COPPER SULFATE ) ,
9, UN3082, PGIII, MARINE POLLUTANT


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IMO / IMDG

Proper shipping name:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.

Hazard Class:
9

UN-No:
UN3082

Packing group:
III

Description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., ( COPPER SULFATE ) ,
9, UN3082, PGIII, MARINE POLLUTANT

IATA

Proper shipping name:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.

Hazard Class:
9

UN-No:
UN3082

Packing group:
III

Description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., ( COPPER SULFATE ) ,
9, UN3082, PGIII, MARINE POLLUTANT

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventories

All of the components in this product are on or exempt from the following inventories:
U.S.A. (TSCA), Canada (DSL/NDSL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Philippines (PICCS).

International Inventory Legend
TSCA: Toxic Substance Control Act
DSL: Domestic Substance List
NDSL: Non-Domestic Substance List
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: EU List of Notified Chemical Substances
ECL: Existing Chemicals List aka Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
AICS: Inventory of Chemical Substances
ENCS: Existing and New Chemical Substances
PICCS: Phillipines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances

U.S. Regulations:

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Components
CA PROP 65 SARA 302
SARA 313
CERCLA RQ
TSCA 12(b)
CWC
DEA
Copper (II) sulfate
pentahydrate (1:1:5)
X
5000 lb
Sulfuric acid
X
X
1000 lb
Essential List II



Canada
This product has been classified in accordance with the criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.



SARA 311
Chronic Health Hazard
YES
U.S. Regulations Legend
CA PROP 65: California Proposition 65 - Carcinogens List
TSCA 12(b): TSCA Section 12(b) - Export Notification
SARA 302: CERCLA/SARA - Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances EPCRA RQs and TPQs
SARA 313: CERCLA/SARA - Section 313 - Emission Reporting
CERCLA RQ: CERCLA/SARA - Hazardous Substances and Their Reportable Quantities
CWC: Chemical Weapons Convention - Annex on Chemicals
DEA LISTED: DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) - DEA Controlled, Precursors, and / or Essential Chemicals
Fire Hazard
NO
Acute Health Hazard
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
NO
SAP Number: 2200364-0055-
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YES
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Reactive Hazard
NO
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WHMIS Controlled List
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Components
CAS-No
WHMIS Call out threshold
Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate
(1:1:5)
7758-99-8
1 %
Sulfuric acid
7664-93-9
1 %

WHMIS hazard class:
• D2A Very toxic materials
• D2B Toxic materials


16. OTHER INFORMATION


NFPA: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Instability: 0


CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING: The identification of ingredients in this document meets or exceeds the requirements set forth
in 29 CFR, 40 CFR, et al. at the date of publication. Ingredients present in a mixture or solution which are generically identified or not
referenced in this document are not regulatorily required to be specifically identified or referenced. The information contained herein
should be provided to all those who will use, handle, store, transport, or may otherwise be exposed to this product.

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, IS CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE. SUCH INFORMATION IS
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WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION OR THE USE OF MATERIAL IDENTIFIED HEREIN, IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER
MATERIAL OR PROCESS, AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY THEREFORE. THIS DOCUMENT WAS DEVELOPED UNDER THE
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Prepared by: H.E.S. Department



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