FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- CUPRIC SULFATE, PENTAHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-241-1203
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPRIC SULFATE, PENTAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:06/04/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1203
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 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:CUPRIC SULFATE (SARA III)
CAS:7758-98-7
RTECS #:GL8800000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED BY M.
OSHA PEL:1 MG CU/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50, ORAL RAT = 300 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION:IRRITANT.
    SKIN:IRRITANT. EYES:CORROSIVE.  INGESTION: TOXIC AND CORROSIVE.
    CHRONIC- DERMATITIS(RARE),	CONJUCTIVITIS, HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA,
    IMPAIRED IMMUNE RESPONSE, LIVER, KIDNEY AND LUN G DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHLATION:COUGHING, SORE THROAT. EYE:REDNESS,
    INFLAMMATION, DISCOLORATION OF CORNEA, CORNEAL OPACITY.
    INGESTION:GASTROENTITIC PAIN, CONVULSIONS, SALIVATION, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, HEMATURI A, LIVER, KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREVIOUS EXPOSURE TO COPPER SALTS,
    LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING/SHOES, WASH AFFECTED AREAS W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: WASH
    W/WATER 20 MINS. SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELLY. INGESTION: IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE  2 TO 4 GLASSES OF WATER, & INDUCE VOMITING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
    EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. FOR LIQUIDS, DIKE,
    TAKE UP W/SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL, PLACE INTO CONTAINERS
    FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FOR DRY SPILLS, TRANSFER MATERIAL INTO
    CONTAINER & COVER. REMOVE CON TAMINATED SOIL ALSO. PREVENT FROM
    ENTERING WATERWAYS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR WHEN
    SPRAYING OR USING IN CONFINED SPACES.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV.
Protective Gloves:PVS/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/SPLASH PROOF
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH AND LONG SLEEVE APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:=150.C, 302.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=110.C, 230.F
Spec Gravity:2.3
Solubility in Water:32%
Appearance and Odor:BLUE CRYSTALS, GRANULES OR POWDER, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROXYLAMINE, SODUIM HYPOBROMITE, MAGNESIUM, ACETYLENE, HYDRAZINE,
    NITROMETHANE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS INCLUDE
    TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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