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Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate

CAS 7758-99-8

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate
Product Code
C8027
Chemical Name
Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7758-99-8 Check regulations →
REACH No.
A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its uses are exempted from registration or the annual tonnage does not require a registration.

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 1 H410

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P391 Collect spillage.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Copper sulphate pentahydrate EC: 231-847-6 7758-99-8 100% Yes

Notes

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Sulphur oxides, Copper oxides. Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Cleanup methods

Take up dry. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry. Air sensitive. hygroscopic Handle and store under inert gas.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves.

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Odor
No data available
Molecular Weight
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Melting Point
110 °C - dec.
Metal Corrosion
---
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable for inorganic substances
Colour
blue
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Solidification Point
---
Physical State Data
solid
Explosive Limits
---
Density
2,284 g/cm³
Solubility In Water
No data available
Flammability
The product is not flammable.
Boiling Point
No data available
Odor Threshold
---
Physical State
crystalline
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Form
---
Bulk Density
---
Ph
3,7 - 4,5 at 50 g/l at 25 °C
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Crystallisation Point
---
Colour Intensity
---
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Relative Density
No data available
Voc Content
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Cloud Point
---
Appearance
---
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility In Fat
---
Flash Point
Not applicable
Solubility
---
Properties Status
---
Vapor Density
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: Strong oxidizing agents, hydroxylamine, magnesium

Avoid

Exposure to moisture, no information available

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

No data available

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
3077
Shipping Name
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (CUPRIC (II) SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE)
Transport Class
9
Packing Group
III
ADR

No data available

IMDG

No data available

IATA

No data available

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate?

Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate is a crystalline with blue color. It has no data available odor.

What is Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate?

The melting point is 110 °C - dec. and the boiling point is No data available.