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Safety Data Sheet EN

Copper(II) chloride dihydrate

CAS 10125-13-0

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Copper(II) chloride dihydrate
Product Code
467847
Chemical Name
Copper(II) chloride dihydrate

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
10125-13-0 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV

manufacturer

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B B-1560 HOEILAART

+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
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H312
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 2 H411

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
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 protective gloves/ protective clothing/ 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.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.

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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(II) chloride dihydrate EC: 231-210-2 10125-13-0 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.

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

Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Unsuitable media

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

Specific hazards

Hydrogen chloride gas, Copper oxides. Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

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

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

Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

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

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

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. This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. 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 (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

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

Boiling Point
No data available
Odor Threshold
---
Appearance
---
Physical State Data
solid
Melting Point
Melting point/range: 100 °C - dec.
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Colour Intensity
---
Decomposition Temperature
---
Ph
3,0 - 3,8
Relative Density
---
Physical State
crystalline
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Colour
dark blue
Bulk Density
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Solubility
---
Freezing Point
---
Odor
No data available
Voc Content
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Solidification Point
---
Flammability
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Flash Point
Not applicable
Cloud Point
---
Explosive Limits
---
Vapor Density
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Solubility In Water
---
Density
ca.2,53 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Partition Coefficient
not applicable for inorganic substances n-octanol/water
Softening Point
---
Properties Status
---
Molecular Weight
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Form
---
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

Violent reactions possible with: Alkali metals, Strong oxidizing agents. Risk of explosion with: Acetylene. Possible formation of: acetylidene

Avoid

Heat. Exposure to moisture.

Incompatible

various metals

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

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
2802
Shipping Name
COPPER CHLORIDE
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Copper(II) chloride dihydrate?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Copper(II) chloride dihydrate?

Copper(II) chloride dihydrate is a crystalline with dark blue color. It has no data available odor.

What is Copper(II) chloride dihydrate used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Copper(II) chloride dihydrate?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H302 + H312: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Copper(II) chloride dihydrate?

The melting point is Melting point/range: 100 °C - dec. and the boiling point is No data available.