CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO -- 85-6550, CUPRIC SULFATE, CRYSTAL  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:85-6550, CUPRIC SULFATE, CRYSTAL
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-01-P-0318
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:CUPRIC SULFATE
CAS:7758-99-8
RTECS #:GL8900000
= Wt:100.
OSHA PEL:1 MG (CU)/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG (CU)/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (IPR-MUS): 33MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTIONAL
    DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION  TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    CHRONIC: MUTATION DATA CITED. NOT LIS TED AS CAUSING CANCER BY
    IARC, NTP OR OSHA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC,
    NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTIONAL DISCOMFORT.
    INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION  TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS SUFFERING FROM
    HEPATOLENTICULAR DEGENERATION (WILSON'S DISEASE) SHOULD AVOID ALL
    EXPOSURE AND SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, RAISING AND LOWERING
    EYELIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN:
    THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA, 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. GET MED ICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION:
    IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER AND INDUCE
    VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. IMMEDIATELY
    CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISO N CONTROL CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    BREATHING HAS STOPPED. KEEP  WARM, QUIET, AND GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IF EXPOSED
    TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
    SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
    OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY
    AREA. THIS CHEMICAL MAY BE STORED IN ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE
    AREA.AVOID SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT GET IN EYES.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION.NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
    PELS ARE EXCEEDED
Ventilation:LOCAL: PREFERRED. MECHANICAL: ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT,EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RESUE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT CODE: 85-6550; 85-6552; 85-0210.

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

HCC:V7
Boiling Pt:=150.C, 302.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=560.C, ######F
M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:=560.C, 1040.F
Vapor Pres:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Vapor Density:N/INFO
Spec Gravity:2.28
Solubility in Water:>10% SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE CRYSTALS OR GRANULES WITH NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NO INFO AVAI

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, HYDROXYLAMINE
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE. EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SOX, CUO, COPPER FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: ORL-HUMAN LDL0: 1088 MG/KG;
    IPR-MUS LD50: 33 MG/KG.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBER: NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
    WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID,
    N.O.S. (CUPRIC SULFATE), 9, UN3077, III. LABELS REQUIRED: CLASS 9.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA 311/312 REPORTING:
    ACUTE, CHRONIC. SARA EHS SEC 302 TPQ: NONE. SARA SEC 313 : NO.
    CERCLA SEC 103 RQ: NONE. RCRA SEC: NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA: ISTED ON TSCA INVENTORY.

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