FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 285.00 Revision Date: September 20, 2004 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Section 1 — Chemical Product and Company Identification Copper(II) Sulfate Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 Section 2 — Composition, Information on Ingredients Copper(II) sulfate, pentahydrate Synonym: Cupric sulfate, blue vitiol, chalcanthite CAS#: 7758-99-8 Section 3 — Hazards Identification FLINN AT-A-GLANCE Blue crystalline powder, granules or larger crystals. Odorless. Health-2 Skin and respiratory irritant; moderately toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Flammability-0 Reactivity-0 Exposure-2 Storage-1 0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard Section 4 — First Aid Measures Call a physician, 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: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes. External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes. Internal: Rinse out mouth, give 1 to 2 cups of water or milk, induce vomiting. After vomiting, give mixture of 2 Tbs. of activated charcoal mixed with one cup of water. Call a physician or poison control at once. Section 5 — Fire Fighting Measures Non flammable, non combustible solid. NFPA CODE However, sulfur trioxide can be produced at temperatures above 653 C. None Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE and Established SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. Section 6 — Accidental Release Measures Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information. Section 7 — Handling and Storage Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #2. Store with acetates, halides, sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates and phosphates. Efflorescent. Protect from air, store in a Flinn Chem-Saf bag. Use and dispense in a hood. Section 8 — Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron. © 2004 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PAGE 1 OF 2 Copper(II) Sulfate FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. MSDS #: 285.00 "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" Revision Date: September 20, 2004 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Section 9 — Physical and Chemical Properties Blue crystalline powder, granules or larger crystals. Odorless. Specific Gravity: 2.28 Solubility: Soluble in water and methanol; slightly in alcohol. Formula: CuSO4 5H2O Formula Weight: 249.69 Section 10 — Stability and Reactivity Avoid contact with finely powdered metals, heat. Will corrode steel. Shelf Life: Fair, slowly effloresces in air. Section 11 — Toxicological Information Acute effects: Toxic, severe eye irritant, gastrointestinal disturbances ORL-RAT LD50: 300 mg/Kg Chronic effects: Possible mutagen IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. Target organs: Liver, kidneys, blood SKN-RBT LD50: N.A. N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. Section 12 — Ecological Information Data not yet available. Section 13 — Disposal Considerations Please consult with state and local regulations. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26a is one option. Section 14 — Transport Information Shipping Name: Not regulated Hazard Class: N/A UN Number: N/A N/A = Not applicable Section 15 — Regulatory Information TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-847-6). Section 16 — Other Information Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" Flinn Chemical Packaging Prevents Accidents flinn@flinnsci.com www.flinnsci.com P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Fax (866) 452-1436 © 2004 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PAGE 2 OF 2