Copper (II) nitrate trihydrate

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.