Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
COPPER SULFATE SMART CRYSTALS
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name
Product identifier
%
Classification (GHS-US)
Sulfuric acid, copper(2+) salt (1:1), pentahydrate
(Main constituent)
(CAS No) 7758-99-8
99
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302
Skin Irrit. 2, H315
Eye Irrit. 2A, H319
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable – product is a substance
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general
:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice
(show the label where possible).
First-aid measures after inhalation
:
Remove victim to fresh air and allow the victim to rest.
First-aid measures after skin contact
:
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation
occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact
:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical adv
ice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion
:
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain emergency medical attention. Call a POISON
CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact
:
Causes skin irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact
:
Causes serious eye irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion
:
Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No additional information available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
:
Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
:
Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard
:
If heated above 400°C, this product can decompose to emit toxic sulfur fumes.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions
:
Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any
chemical fire.
Contain all water used for fire-fighting to the greatest extent possible.
Protection during firefighting
:
Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures
:
Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment
:
Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency procedures
:
Ventilate area.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Prevent entry of excess quantities to storm sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if significant quantities do enter storm sewers or public waters.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up
:
On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize generation of dust. Store away from
other materials.
Do not wash away crystals or powder ; recover as dry material if possible. If
product is in a confined solution, react with soda ash to form an insoluble copper carbonate solid
that can be scooped up.
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