Copper(II) nitrate hemi(pentahydrate)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H290, H302, H314, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidising solids (Category 1) Corrosive to Metals (Category 1) Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1B) Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard (Category 1)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser H290 May be corrosive to metals H302 Harmful if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P234 Keep only in original container. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face Copper(II) nitrate hemi(pentahydrate) Page 1 of 7 protection. P283 Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P306 + P360 IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse Immediately contaminated CLOTHING and SKIN with plenty of water before removing clothes. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.