SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Material name
Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate
Recommended use
Fertiliser.
Version No.
01
Synonym(s)
Blue Copperas; Blue Stone; Blue Vitriol; Cupric Sulphate
CAS No.
7758-99-8
SDS Number
KFAu_CuSO4.5H2O_AU_EN
Manufacturer
Telephone
Fax
Emergency telephone
Koch Fertiliser Australia Pty Ltd.
PO Box 7024
St Kilda Rd, Victoria 8000
Australia
+61 3 9452 8200
or +1.316.828.7672
+61 3 9867 7030
Email: [email protected]
For Chemical Emergency
Call CHEMTREC day or night
USA/Canada - 1.800.424.9300
Outside USA/Canada - 1.703.527.3887
(Please reverse charges)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS.
Classification
Xn;R22, Xi;R36/38, N;R50/53
Risk phrase(s)
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Safety phrase(s)
S2 Keep out of the reach of children.
S22 Do not breathe dust.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where
possible).
S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety data sheets.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components
CAS No.
Percent
Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate
7758-99-8
98 - 100
Composition comments
All concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are in
percent by volume.
This Safety Data Sheet is not a guarantee of product specification or NPK value(s). NPK content
is on specified sales orders, customer invoices, or product specification sheets obtained from
supplier.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Eye contact
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and
open eyelids wide apart. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Ingestion
Rinse mouth thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting without advice from poison control centre. If
ingestion of a large amount does occur, call a poison control centre immediately.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Water. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Unusual fire & explosion
hazards
Dust may form explosive mixture with air.
Specific hazards
None known.
Specific methods
In the event of fire, cool tanks with water spray. Move container from fire area if it can be done
without risk.
Hazchem Code
2Z
Hazardous combustion
products
Copper oxides. Sulphur oxides.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not
touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Use
personal protection recommended in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not allow material to enter storm or sanitary
sewers, groundwater or soil.
Containment procedures
Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. If sweeping of a contaminated area is necessary
use a dust suppressant agent which does not react with the product.
Methods for cleaning up
Collect dust using a vacuum cleaner. If not possible, gently moisten dust with water fog before it is
collected with shovel, broom or the like. The vacuum cleaner should be explosion-proofed. Avoid
dust formation. After removal flush contaminated area thoroughly with water.
Never return spills to original containers for re-use.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Use only with adequate ventilation. Dust
clouds may be explosive under certain conditions. Take precautionary measures against static
discharges when there is a risk of dust explosion. Use explosion-proof electrical equipment if
airborne dust levels are high. To prevent and minimise fire or explosion risk from static
accumulation and discharge, effectively bond and/or ground product transfer system. Use work
methods which minimise dust production. Keep the workplace clean. Keep away from sources of
ignition - No smoking.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from incompatible
materials and moisture.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational exposure limits
ACGIH
Material
Type
Value
Form
Copper Sulphate
Pentahydrate (CAS
7758-99-8)
TWA
1 mg/m3
Dust and mist. (as Cu)
0.1 mg/m3
Fume. (as Cu)
Recommended monitoring procedures
Additional exposure data
Not available.
Engineering measures
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Provide explosion-proof ventilation for high dust concentrations. Provide sufficient ventilation for
operations causing dust formation.
If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure
limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure limits have not
been established), an approved respirator must be worn.
Hand protection
Use impervious gloves. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier.
Eye protection
Use tight fitting goggles if dust is generated.
Skin and body protection
Normal work clothing (long sleeved shirts and long pants) is recommended.
Hygiene measures
Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene
and safety practices.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Granules. Crystals. Blue powder.
Physical state
Solid.
Form
Solid.
Colour
Transparent Blue.
Odour
Odourless.
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Odour threshold
Not available.
pH
Not available.
Vapour density
Not available.
Boiling point
150 °C (302 °F)
Melting point/freezing point
110 °C (230 °F)
Solubility (water)
117.95 % (100 °C)
Flash point
Not available.
Flammability limits in air,
upper, % by volume
Not available.
Flammability limits in air,
lower, % by volume
Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature
Not available.
Other data
Relative density
2.284 (15.6 °C)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability
Material is stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid
Excessive heat. Static discharge and dust generation. Avoid exposure to high temperatures or
direct sunlight.
Materials to avoid
Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and strong bases. Reducing agent. Metal powders. Solutions are
mildly corrosive to steel.
Hazardous decomposition
products
Copper oxides. Sulphur oxides.
Hazardous polymerisation
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Harmful if swallowed.
Routes of exposure
Skin contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Chronic toxicity
Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause: Damage to septum.
Sensitisation
Not classified.
Carcinogenicity
Not classified.
Mutagenicity
Not classified.
Reproductivity
Not classified.
Epidemiology
No epidemiological data is available for this product.
Local effects
Causes skin and eye irritation. Dust may irritate respiratory system. May cause redness and pain.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Persistence and degradability
There are no data on the degradability of this product.
Mobility
The product is water soluble and may spread in water systems.
Environmental effects
An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal instructions
Do not allow this material to drain into sewers/water supplies. Dispose in accordance with all
applicable regulations.
Waste from residues / unused
products
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Contaminated packaging
Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is
emptied.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG
Proper shipping name
Hazard class
UN number
Packing group
Hazard ID
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate)
9
UN3077
III
2Z
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Australian Special Provision AU01 applies. Environmentally Hazardous Substances meeting the descriptions of UN3077 or
UN3082 are not subject to this Code when transported by road or rail in; (a) packagings that do not incorporate a receptacle
exceeding 500 kg(L); or (b) IBCs.
IATA
UN3077
UN number
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate)
Proper shipping name
9
Hazard class
III
Packing group
9L
ERG Code
IMDG
UN3077
UN number
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate)
Proper shipping name
9
Hazard class
III
Packing group
F-A, S-F
EmS
Hazchem Code
2Z
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
National regulations
This Material Safety Data Sheet was prepared in accordance with the Australia National Code of
Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets (NOHSC: 2011.)
Australia HVIC: Listed substance
Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate (CAS 7758-99-8)
Listed.
Australia Medicines & Poisons Schedule 6: Use/Concentration/Exceptions
Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate (CAS 7758-99-8)
Exception may apply, see the regulation for relevance.
Inventory status
Country(s) or region
Australia
Inventory name
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
On inventory (yes/no)*
Yes
*A "Yes" indicates this product complies with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Disclaimer
NOTICE: The information presented herein is based on data considered to be accurate as of the
date of preparation of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and was prepared pursuant to Government
regulation(s) that identify specific types of information to be provided. This SDS may not be used
as a commercial specification sheet of manufacturer or seller, and no warranty or representation,
expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or comprehensiveness of the foregoing data
and safety information, nor is any authorization given or implied to practice any patented invention
without a license. Additional information may be needed to evaluate other uses of the product,
including use of the product in combination with any materials or in any processes other than
those specifically referenced. Information provided herein with respect to any hazards that may be
associated with the product is not meant to suggest that use of the product in a given application
will necessarily result in any exposure or risk to workers or the general public. No responsibility
can be assumed by vendor for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure
to adhere to recommended practices, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the product.
Purchasers and users assume all risk of use, storage and handling of the product in compliance
with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Purchasers and users of the product
specifically should advise all of their employees, agents, contractors and customers who will use
the product of this (M)SDS.
Issue date
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Revision date
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