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EC/CAS
7758-99-8
Name of the chemical
Copper sulphate pentahydrate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
Blue Vitrol, Bluestone, Cupric Sulfate
CAS No.
7758-99-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Copper Sulfate
Manufacturer Name
Old Bridge Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
1(800) 275-3924
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Company Information
company name
Old Bridge Chemicals, Inc
Section 2
Appearance/Odor
Blue crystals or powder Odorless SECTION III. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Flash Point Not applicable Flammable Limits Not flammable. If heated above 400° C it can decompose to emit toxic fumes of oxide and sulfur. Extinguishing Media Copper Sulfate does not burn nor will it support combustion. If stored with other combustible products use water, CO2 or dry chemical. Special Fire Fighting If dry heated above 600° C, SO2 is evolved. If water is used it Instructions will solubalize the Copper Sulfate and care should be taken to keep such water out of streams or other water bodies. Fire and Explosion Hazards None SECTION IV. REACTIVITY DATA Stability Stable Conditions to Avoid Product is highly soluble, but does not react with water. Incompatibility None know when product remains dry. Product readily dissolves in water. Solutions are mildly corrosive to steel. Store solutions in plastic or rubber or 304, 347 or 316 stainless steel. Iron and moisture should be avoided. Store in a dry area. With exposure to air it will oxidize and turn whitish. Hazardous Decomposition None at normal production temperatures and pressures. If dry Products heated above 600° C toxic sulfur may evolve. Polymerization Will not occur. SECTION V. HEALTH AND HAZARD INFORMATION Swallowing Toxic orally in accordance with FHSLA regulations. Acute oral LD50 (male rats) = 472 mg/kg. Skin Non-toxic. Skin irritation index is zero in accordance with FHSLA regulations. Eyes Corrosive in accordance with FHSLA regulations. Eye irritation score: 24 hours = 41.67; 48 hours = corrosive Inhalation Inhalation of dust may cause irritation to the upper respiration tract. Carcinogenicity None as per NTP, OSHA, and IARC. This product contains Copper Sulfate subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 of the Emergency Planning and Community-right-to-Know-Act of 1986 (40 CFR 372). SECTION VI. FIRST AID PROCEDURES Swallowing Give large amounts of milk or water. Induce vomiting. Call Poison Control Center or a physician.
