TENNESSEE CHEMICAL COMPANY -- COPPER SULFATE  -- 6810-00-241-1203
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COPPER SULFATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1203
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TENNESSEE CHEMICAL COMPANY
Emergency Phone Num:404-233-6811
CAGE:3S298
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TENNESSEE CHEMICAL CO
Address:553 CLARK AVE
Box:City:PITTSBURG
State:CA
ZIP:94565-5025
Country:US
CAGE:3S298

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

Ingred Name:COPPER SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE,CAS# 7758-98-7,TLV AS COPPER
CAS:7758-99-8
RTECS #:GL8900000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
ACGIH TLV:1MG/CUM

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

Effects of Overexposure:INHALED.IRRITATS;EYES:CAUSE
    BURNS(CORRODES);INGESTED:IS TOXIC.SKIN-LOW TOXICITY.COPPER IS
    EMETIC.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP IF INVOLVED IN FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF DRY HEATED ABOVE 600C,SO*2 IS EVOLVED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP DRY PRODUCT AND DISPOSE IN APPROVED
    LANDFILL.IF IN SOLUTION,PRECIPITATE WITH LIME OR SODA ASH AND
    DISPOSE IN APPROVED LANDFILL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV EXCEEDED WEAR RESPIRATORY TO 29CFR
    1910.134.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN <TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:302F/150C
Spec Gravity:2.284
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/A(SOLID)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE CRYSTALS OR POWDER.NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN WHEN PRODUCT DRY.SOLUTIONS CORROSIVE TO STEEL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE AT NORMAL TEMPS &
    PRESSURES.>1100F/600C SO*2 RELEASED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT APPROPIATE LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICIALS,ESPECIALLY IF SPILLED IN PUBLIC
    WATERWAYS.IF SPILL AT USE SITE,NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH OR LIME AND
    DISPOSE IN APPROVED LANDFILL.

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