Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7758-99-8
Name of the chemical
Copper sulphate pentahydrate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-08-14
Product name
AqCua
Substance name
AqCua
CAS No.
7758-99-8
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Avoid release to the environment Reasons Harmful to both plant and aquatic life. Potential bioaccumulation may lead to ecological disturbances
supplier name
Kimleigh Chemicals SA (Pty) Ltd
Emergency telephone
Kimleigh Chemicals SA (Pty) Ltd
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Company Information
company name
Kimleigh Chemicals SA (Pty) Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sheq@kimleigh.co.za
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
EU Classification
Global Harmonized System Code:
Signal word
GHS):
Health hazards
GHS07 Harmful if swallowed. H302 Causes skin irritation. H315 Warning Causes serious eye irritation. H319
Environmental hazards
GHS09 Very toxic to aquatic life with long H410 lasting effects. Warning
Precautionary statements
P273 Avoid release to the environment. P302 + P352 If on skin – wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338 If in eyes – rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. 2.2
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye contact, inhalation, ingestion, absorbed through skin Eyes: Can cause eye irritation and local inflammation, tissue destruction, corneal opacity and adhesion of eyelid to the eye. May also cause conjunctivitis and ulcerations. Traces of impurities and sulphuric acid may contribute to these effects. Skin: May cause skin irritation and discolouration of skin. Inhalation: Dusts and mists (copper solutions) may cause irritation of nasal passages and throat. Ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum is possible if inhaled in excessive quantities. Traces of sulphuric acid may contribute to these effects. Ingestion: It can cause a burning sensation in the throat and cause vomiting. More severe poisoning can cause abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract. May cause hemorrhaging of the digestive tract. Metallic taste may occur. Can be fatal. ® Medical conditions aggrevated by overexposure: Skin: Repeated exposure can cause skin allergy or dermatitis. If allergy develops, even low future exposures may trigger a rash. It can cause discoloration of skin and hair to green color. Inhalation: Repeated exposure may cause lung damage. It can cause shrinking of the inner lining of the nose, with watery discharge, or thickening of the skin. Ingestion: Repeated exposure to dust and mists can cause liver damage. Metallic taste may occur. This substance has adverse reproductive and fetal effects in animals. Copper is an essential element and its level in the body is strictly controlled. Under most conditions, excess copper is excreted in the urine and faeces.
