Copper(II) Sulfate
COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSCopper(II) sulfate,
pentahydrateSynonym: cupric sulfate, blue vitiol, chalcanthite
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONCall a physician and seek medical
attention for further treatment, observation, and support after
first aid.Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has
stopped, give artificial respiration immediately.Eye or External:
Immediately flush with fresh water for at least 15
minutes.Internal: Rinse mouth. Give large quantities of water for
dilution. Call a physician or poison control at once.
FIRST AID MEASURESHANDLING AND STORAGEAvoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles,
chemical-resistant gloves, and a chemical-resistantapron.Blue,
crystalline powder, granules or larger crystals. Odorless.Skin and
respiratory irritant; moderately toxic by ingestion and
inhalation.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURESNonflammable, noncombustible
solid.However, sulfur trioxide can be produced at temperatures
above 653 C.Fire Fighting Instructions: Use a triclass, dry
chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE andSCBA
with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESRestrict unprotected personnel from
the area. Sweep up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container,
and dispose. Ventilate area andwash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
HANDLING AND STORAGEFlinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern:
Inorganic #2. Store with acetates, halides, sulfates, sulfites,
thiosulfates, andphosphates. Efflorescent. Protect from air, store
in a Flinn Chem-Saf bag. Use and dispense in a hood.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTIONAvoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles,
chemical-resistant gloves, and a chemical-resistantapron.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Blue, crystalline powder, granules or larger crystals.
Odorless.Solubility: Soluble in water and methanol; slightly in
alcohol.Formula: CuSO4 5H2OFormula weight: 249.69Specific gravity:
2.28
STABILITY AND REACTIVITYAvoid contact with finely powdered
metals and heat. Will corrode steel.Shelf life: Fair, slowly
effloresces in air.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONAcute effects: Toxic, severe eye
irritant, and gastrointestinaldisturbances.Chronic effects:
Possible mutagen.Target organs: Liver, kidneys, and blood.
