Copper (II) Chloride Dihydrate, Tech., 95%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: green solid. Warning! Harmful if swallowed. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Irritant. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause digestive tract irritation. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal-fume fever. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin.

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes eye irritation. Exposure to particulates or solution may cause conjunctivitis, ulceration, and corneal abnormalities. Contact with the eyes may cause corneal damage. May cause chemical conjunctivitis. Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. May cause irritation with burning pain, itching and redness. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause hemorrhaging of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum if inhaled in excessive quantities. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. May be harmful if inhaled. Can produce delayed pulmonary edema. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Effects may be delayed. Individuals with Wilson's disease are unable to metabolize copper. Thus, copper accumulates in various tissues and may result in liver, kidney, and brain damage.