General Information
Version
8.1
Revision date
2021-12-10
Product name
COPPER CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
Product name
COPPER CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
Identification on the label/Trade name
COPPER CHLORIDE
Product Synonyms
coppertrace; copper trace; for CAS RN
Chemical name
copper(II) chloride Cu-Cl2-H4-O2; Cu-Cl2.2H2O; copper chloride dihydrate; cupric chloride bichloride; copper (2+)chloride; copper (II) chloride dihydrate (CAS RN
CAS No.
7447-39-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
black - melanin. In wet process metallurgy recovering mercury from ores, in refining copper, silver, gold. In tinning baths for iron. Electroplating copper on aluminium. In photography as a fixer, desensitizer. Colour in pyrotechnic compositions. Pigments for glass, ceramics. Component of wood preservative, disinfectant. Component of animal feed supplement
Emergency telephone
61 (0)418 237 771, +61 1800 951 288, +61 3 9573 3188
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H301, H314, H341, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Not Applicable Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 3 0 = Minimum Body Contact 3 1 = Low Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 2 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S6 Corrosive to Metals Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 3, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Classification [1] Category 1, Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2, Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Acute Hazard Category 1 Page 1 continued... Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
