CHEM ONE CORPORATION -- FINE 20 COPPER SULFATE PENTAHYRATE  -- 6810-00F055665
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FINE 20 COPPER SULFATE PENTAHYRATE
MSDS Date:09/30/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F055665
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEM ONE CORPORATION
Address:15150 SOMMERMEYER
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77041-5308
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-896-9966
Emergency Phone Num:713-896-9966
Preparer's Name:CLARE WALKER
CAGE:CHEMO
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEM ONE CORP
Address:15150 SOMMERMEYER
Box:City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77041-5308
Country:US
Phone:713-896-9966
CAGE:0YSB8
Company Name:CHEM ONE CORPORATION
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77041-5308
Country:US
Phone:713-896-9966
CAGE:CHEMO

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:COPPER SULFATE, CUPRIC SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE
CAS:7758-99-8
RTECS #:GL8900000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/CUM (CU)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 300 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION OF THE TISSUE. SKIN:
    MAY CAUSE MILD TO MODERATE IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL/FATAL,
    MAY CAUSE GI IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATION OF THE NOSE &
    THROAT. ULCERATION OF THE NASAL SEP TUM. MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION
    REACTIONS IN CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, METALLIC TASTE, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:WILSON'S DISEASE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 20 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 20
    MINS. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IN AL L CASES. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE METHODS FOR THE SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL WILL NOT BURN. COMBUSTION MAY
    PRODUCE IRRITATING COPPER FUMES & TOXIC GASEOUS OXIDES(SULFUR
    OXIDES).

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:STOP/REDUCE LEAK SAFELY. PREVENT MATERIAL FROM
    ENTERING SEWERS & WATERWAYS. PUT MATERIAL IN SUITABLE, COVERED,
    LABELLED CONTAINERS. KEEP UNNECCESSARY PERSONNEL AWAY. CLOSE OFF
    AREA. WEAR ADEQUATE PERS ONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED & DRY. STORE IN
    A COOL, DRY PLACE. STORE IN A SUITABLE LABELED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF DUSTS. USE IN DESIGNATED AREAS
    W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. PRODUCT IS TOXIC TO FISH & MARINE ORGANISMS
    WHEN APPLIED TO STREAMS, RIVERS, PONDS/LAKES FOR ALGAE CONTROL.
    DON'T CONTAMINATE  WATER BY CLEANING EQUIPMENT/DISPOSAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION. LOCAL
    EXHAUST IS SUGGESTED FOR USE, WHERE POSSIBLE, IN ENCLOSED/CONFINED
    SPACES.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, COVERALLS, BOOTS,
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER & EYE WASH FOUNTAIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:DECONTAMINATE CLOTHING, SHOES & LEATHER GOODS
    BEFORE REUSE/DISCARD THEM. USE PROPER HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN
    HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1207.4F
Spec Gravity:2.28
pH:4
Solubility in Water:>10%
Appearance and Odor:SOLID BLUE CRYSTALS/GRANULES; ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE W/ACETYLENE, COPPER SALTS, ACETYLIDES, HYDROXYLAMINE,
    REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE BY SECURE LANDFILL MAY BE ACCEPTABLE,
    IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. UN/NA 3077.

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