Cupric Acetate Monohydrate, ACS

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects DANGER! CAUSES SEVER EYE BURNS, HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. Appearance Dark green crystalline solid Physical state Solid Odor Odorless

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid release to the environment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Causes severe irritation with symptoms of redness, pain, blurred vision, discoloration and possible eye damage. Causes irritation, redness and pain. Some individuals may develop copper allergies. Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. May result in ulceration and perforation of respiratory tract. When heated, it may give off a coppery fume, which can cause symptoms similar to the common cold (chills and stuffiness of the head). May cause burning pain in mouth, esophagus, and stomach. Hemorrhagic gastritis, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, metallic taste, and diarrhea may occur. If vomiting does not occur immediately systematic copper poisoning may occur. Symptoms may include capillary damage, headache, cold sweat, weak pulse, kidney and liver damage, central nervous excitation followed by depression, jaundice, convulsions, blood effects, paralysis and coma. Death may occur from shock or renal failure.

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Further information

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