PHELPS DODGE REFINING CORPORATION -- COPPER SULFATE  -- 6810-00-241-1203
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COPPER SULFATE
MSDS Date:06/01/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1203
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PHELPS DODGE REFINING CORPORATION
Box:20001
City:ELPASO
State:TX
ZIP:79998
Country:US
Info Phone Num:915-778-9881
Emergency Phone Num:915-778-9881
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:PHELP
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHELPS DODGE REFINING CORPORATION
Address:300 PARK AVENUE
City:ELPASO
State:TX
ZIP:79998
Country:US
Phone:915-778-9881
CAGE:PHELP

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

Ingred Name:CUPRIC SULFATE,PENTAHYDRATE
CAS:7758-99-8
RTECS #:GL8900000
Fraction by Wt: 99.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1MG/M3(CU)DUST/MIST.
ACGIH TLV:1MG/M3(CU)DUST/MIST.

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 300 MG/KG. (RTECS)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- DUST MAY CAUSE NOSE IRRITATION.
    ULCERATION OF NASAL SEPTUM MAY OCCUR. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION AND
    SKIN ITCHING. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE SEVERE GI TRACT
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC- REPEATED OR  PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS. TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND
    GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:LOCALIZED SKIN DISCOLORATION, ITCHING, EYE
    IRRITATION, ULCERATION OF NASAL SEPTUM, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:WILSON'S DISEASE (INDIVISUAL
    ABSORBS, RETAINS AND STORES COPPER EXCESSIVELY).

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE:FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 5 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INHALED:REMOVE TO
    FRESH A IR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK
    2-3 GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE. DO NOT USE DIRECT WATER STREAM ON MOLTEN
    MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS. USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPOR AND COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF DRY HEATED ABOVE 600C ( 1110F), IT
    WILL FORM SULFUR DIOXIDE. IF WATER IS USED, CARE SHOULD BE USED TO
    KEEP SUCH WATER OUT OF STREAMS OR OTEHR WATER BODIES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP CRYSTALS OR POWDER. VACUUMING IS
    PREFERRED. DO NOT RAISE DUST. WASH AND VENTILATE SPILL SITE AFTER
    PICKUP IS COMPLETE. IF PRODUCT IS IN SOLUTION, ADD LIME OR SODA ASH
    TO FORM INSOLUBLE COPPER  SALTS AND THEN DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED
    LANDFILL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME FOR SOLUTION

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS IN A COOL,
    DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:TOXIC. DO NOT RAISE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND
    SKIN. AVOID BREATHING DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
    MATERIAL. KEEP AWAY FROM REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
    LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR A
    RESPIRATOR FOR TOXIC DUST IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
    EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
    APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING OR DRINKING NEAR THIS
    MATERIAL. AVOID INGESTION OF THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-5H2O @150C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-4H2O @110C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>1112F,>600
Spec Gravity:2.284
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:24.3% @ 30C (86F)
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT BLUE CRYSTALS, GRANULES OR POWDER - NO
    ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH MAGNESIUM METAL MAY GENERATE DANGEROUS LEVELS OF HYDROGEN
    GAS. KEEP AWAY FROM HYDROXYLAMINE. REDUCING AGENT
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 600C (1112F)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE AT > 1112F (600C)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED/LICENSED DISPOSAL
    AGENCY.

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