RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- COPPER SULFATE SOLUTIONS  -- 6550-01-145-8134
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COPPER SULFATE SOLUTIONS
MSDS Date:09/09/1992
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-145-8134
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:13090
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76013
Country:US
Info Phone Num:817-461-5601
Emergency Phone Num:817-461-5601
CAGE:0V553
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:448 W FORK DR
Box:13090
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76013
Country:US
Phone:817-461-5601
CAGE:0V553

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

Ingred Name:COPPER SULFATE
CAS:7758-99-8
RTECS #:GL8900000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 (CU DUST)
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3 (CU DUST)

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50: 300MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AS COPPER MIST OR DUST THE TARGET
    ORGANS INCLUDE: UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT,
    LIVER, KIDNEY, SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHING, SORE THROAT, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
    IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANE, NASAL PERFORATION, EYE IRRITATION,
    DERMATITIS, NAUSEA, LIVER, KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE.
    PRE-EXISTING EYE PROBLEMS,SKIN DISORDERS, BLOOD DISORDERS, LIVER OR
    KIDNEY DISEASE, WILSON'S DISEASE.

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

First Aid:IN ALL CASES SEEK QUALIFIED EVALUATION. EYE CONTACT: IRRIGATE
    IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF RUNNING WATER. SKIN CONTACT:
    WATER FLUSH IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE ANY CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    INHALATION: R EMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    NECESSARY. INGESTION: DILUTE IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER OR MILK. INDUCE
    VOMITING. GET MEDICAL HELP.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB AND COLLECT IN SEALED CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT OR LAB APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.05-1.08
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, MEDIUM BLUE, ODORLESS LIQUID.

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

NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE AND
    STORAGE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN SEALED CONTAINER IN A SECURE
    SANITARY LANDFILL.

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