STOLLER CHEMICAL COMPANY OF CANADA LIMITED
940 SHELDON COURT
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO L7L 5K6
1-800-263-9114
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I
IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Phone Number
Chemical Family
Chemical Name & Synonyms:
Formula:
Trade Name & Synonym:
CHEM-TEL, INC. 1-800-255-3924
Organic Salt Solution
N/A – Mixture
Proprietary
THIS COPPER 5%
SECTION II
PRODUCT AND COMPONENT HAZARD DATA
A.
CAS. REG. NO
7758-99-8
COMPONENTS
Copper Sulphate
APPROX.
%
20%
TLV
1 mg/m3 as Cu
SECTION III
PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance and Odor:
Boiling Point:
Specific Gravity:
Vapor Pressure:
Percent Volatile by Volume:
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
Evaporation Rate:
Solubility in Water:
Brown, sweet, molasses like odor
212 F
1.25
30 mm (approx.)
Proprietary
>1
(Ethyl Ether = 1): <1
>99%
SECTION IV
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point:
Flammable Limits:
Extinguishing Agent:
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Hazards:
N/A
N/A
N/A
NA
May evolve SO2 if involved in fire.
SECTION V
REACTIVITY DATA
Stability:
Incompatibility:
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Stable
Oxidizers, strong acids
May evolve SO2 over 300 C.
Will not occur.
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STOLLER CHEMICAL COMPANY OF CANADA LIMITED
940 SHELDON COURT
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO L7L 5K6
1-800-263-9114
SECTION VI
TOXICITY AND HEALTH
A. EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
5 mg/m3 as Mn, 1 mg/m3 as Cu
B. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
1.
2.
ACUTE
a.
Inhalation:
b.
Eyes:
c.
Ingestion:
d.
Skin:
CHRONIC:
Irritation
Irritation may cause ulceration.
Irrigation, somnolence, nausea, and vomiting
Irritating.
Animal studies have implicated manganese as possible carcinogen.
Copper compounds have shown adverse on male reproductive organs.
C. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Inhalation – Remove from exposure area. If irritation exists from mists, or in the event of massive
inhalation, seek medical attention.
Eyes – Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion – Drink large quantities ( at least 2 glasses) of warm water. Seek medical attention.
Skin – Wash with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly; seek medical attention if inflammation occurs.
D. ANMAL TOXICITY DATA
Copper Sulphate LD-50 (oral-rat) 300 mg/kg
SECTION VII
PERSONAL PROTECTION AND CONTROLS
A.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION – As required by conditions. Use an OSHA or NIOSH
approved respirator if required.
B.
VENTILATION: General: Use if needed for safe comfortable working conditions. Local
Exhaust- Not normally required.
C.
SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses should be worn in any type of industrial
operation. Protective gloves should be worn as a good hygiene dictates.
D.
OTHER CONTROL MEASURES: An eye bath and washing facilities should be available.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
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STOLLER CHEMICAL COMPANY OF CANADA LIMITED
940 SHELDON COURT
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO L7L 5K6
1-800-263-9114
SECTION VIII
SPECIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Since emptied packages retain product residue, follow label warnings even after package is emptied.
SECTION IX
SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PRACTICES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED. Collect and contain for
salvage or disposal. Absorb waste on inert media and dispose of as solid waste.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Landfill in compliance with all federal, state and local laws concerning
health and environment.
SECTION X
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS DATA
SUMMARY: Copper compounds are quite toxic to some species of fish and mollusca. Avoid introduction
into any body of water. No hazards are anticipated to warm-blooded animals from normal use dilutions.
SECTION XI
TRANSPORTATION
Proper Shipping Name:
Copper Chloride Solution
DOT Hazard Classification:
8 (9.2), UN2802, P.G. III
The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Users should consider these
data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent
determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use and
disposal of these materials ands the safety and health of employees and customers.
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January 2013