J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- CUPRIC SULFATE 5-HYDRATE  -- 6810-00-241-1203
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPRIC SULFATE 5-HYDRATE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1203
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
Preparer's Name:NOT KNOWN
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:CUPRIC SULFATE,PENTAHYDRATE
CAS:7758-99-8
RTECS #:GL8900000
Fraction by Wt: 90- 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 = 300 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION OF DUST MAY BE
    IRRITATING TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
    OF SKIN,EYES,& MUCOUS MEMBRANES.INGESTION MAY CAUSE
    NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA & PAIN.CHRONIC-MAY CAUSE  BLOOD DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:CALL A PHYSICIAN.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE
    CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER.EYE:WASH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.INGESTION:IF CONSCIO US,GIVE LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER.INDUCE
    VOMITING.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR WATER FOG
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES AT 1207 F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.WITH CLEAN SHOVEL,CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO
    CLEAN,DRY CONTAINER & COVER;REMOVE FROM AREA.FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT GIVEN

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.STORAGE COLOR CODE:
    ORANGE(GENERAL STORAGE).
Other Precautions:WORK IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITION EXISTS.IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS 8 PPM, A DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
    KEEP DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
    ANY POSSIBILITY OF SKIN CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING OR
    SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:1207F,653C
Spec Gravity:2.28
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:BLUE CRYSTALS OR GRANULES, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS AND MAGNESIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) IS 10 LBS.

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