Copper Sulfate Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the hazardous chemical Classified as a hazardous chemical in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, 7th Revised Edition (GHS 7), as adopted under Australian WHS legislation

Hazard categories

Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 Acute hazard to the aquatic environment, Category 1 Long-term hazard to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Wash hands, face and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing including eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing spray mist or aerosol.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. Collect spillage.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Spray mist or aerosol may irritate the respiratory tract. Copper sulphate solutions may be corrosive to some metals. DANGEROUS GOODS STATEMENT Meets the underlying classification criteria for UN 3082 — ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (COPPER SULPHATE), Class 9, Packing Group III. For Australian road and rail transport, Special Provision AU01 of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code), Edition 7.9, applies. When transported in packagings that do not incorporate a receptacle exceeding 500 kg(L), or in IBCs, the product is not subject to the requirements of the ADG Code. Where the conditions of Special Provision AU01 are not met, the product is transported as UN 3082, Class 9, Packing Group III. Refer to Section 14 for further information.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classified as a hazardous chemical in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and